Hero pit bulls save kids from snake attack: ‘They are 100 percent family’
Melissa Butt is confident that nothing bad will happen to her grandchildren when Slayer the dog is around, and he recently proved her right.
We tried vacationing at a farm and this is what happened
Are there health benefits to interacting with animals? Experts say yes, and we put it to the test by spending time with rescued animals at Farm Sanctuary.
How to keep your pets safe during the solar eclipse
Should your pet be wearing protective eyewear during Monday's Great American Eclipse? Here's what the experts say.
Selma Blair shares news of dog’s tragic death: ‘Run with the angels’
After a "terrible accident," Selma Blair didn't want to give up hope for her beloved Chihuahua-pug mix.
Judge Judy lets dog loose in courtroom to identify his true owner
TV personality Judge Judy Sheindlin recently took an unusual approach in deciding the case of contested dog ownership.
After losing her husband, woman adopts dying dog that ‘no one wants’
There's no telling how long Melani Andrews and Jake, a senior dog dying of cancer, will have together, but he's living the "good life" now.
Katie Lee and Beth Stern showcase adorable (and adoptable) puppies
"Clear the Shelters," a nationwide pet adoption campaign, takes place this weekend, and hosts Katie Lee and Beth Stern visit Kathie Lee and Hoda to talk about...
How often you should clean upholstery — and the right way to do it!
Upholstery needs regular cleaning and our cleaning pro tells you the right way to do it.
Chelsea Handler loses beloved dog: 'I couldn't bear to have her fight anymore'
Chelsea Handler wrote a touching Instagram post Friday on the loss of her rescue dog, Tammy, who she featured on her talk show.
On ‘Rescue Dog to Super Dog,’ rescued dogs turn into rescuers
On the new Animal Planet series "Rescue Dog to Super Dog," professional dog trainers Nate Schoemer and Laura London train shelter dogs to become companions...
'The sweetest love bug': Jessica Alba loses 2nd dog in 2 weeks
Jessica Alba is mourning the death of yet another beloved dog.
Watch Haley Joy try to crawl with a little help from Hoda's dog Blake!
"She can crawl," Hoda insisted — just not for the video camera, apparently!
Like seeing cute dogs ride on surfboards? Then this competition is for you
The waves were looking "ruff" at the second annual World Dog Surfing Championships, held in Pacifica, California, on Saturday.
Pup, pup and away! Veteran buys plane to transport shelter dogs to safety
This veteran found a new way to serve his country by flying endangered shelter dogs to happy foster homes.
Chloe Grace Moretz's tribute to her late dog is heartbreaking
The actress took to Instagram to share her grief about the loss of the dog she called her "best friend" since childhood.
Baby calf born in Texas looks just like KISS rocker Gene Simmons
The resemblance is udderly striking.
Dog or purse? This photo might have you going barking mad
Is it a dog? Is it a purse? We can see why there's been some confusion...
Life well lived: Cena, bomb-sniffing dog who served in Afghanistan, dies
Hundreds of people lined the streets in Muskegon, Michigan, to honor Cena, a black Lab who served three tours of duty in Afghanistan with the Marines. He retired...
Marine dog with cancer given hero's farewell
"He's not just a dog, he's family and he's a Marine just the same," said Cena's owner, Lance Cpl. Jeff DeYoung.
Jessica Alba says goodbye to her late dog Sid: 'We went through a lot together'
The actress and entrepreneur shared touching tributes on social media in honor of the canine companion who's been by her side for years.
High school track team runs with shelter dogs — and everybody’s winning
They spend about an hour together each day, running a couple of miles, resting in the shade, then "sprinting after squirrels."
After this pit bull's owner died, his favorite UPS worker stepped in to help
Katie Newhouser has been a UPS driver for 15 years, but last fall, a tragic event led to her picking up a new furry family member.
'A lover of couches': This woman's obit for her dog will make you laugh (and cry)
Just about every dog lover can relate to her touching words.
RIP Snooty: World's oldest and most beloved captive manatee dies after 69th birthday
Grieving fans are leaving tributes of flowers and lettuce at the South Florida Museum, where Snooty the manatee lived for nearly 70 years.
This cheerful pet adoption center will make you rethink animal shelters
At the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, there's an education center, a cafe — even a human-sized hamster wheel — and lots of adoptable pets.
‘Walking Dead’ star adopts sweet puppy, encourages others to ‘rescue a pit bull’
Actor Jon Bernthal of "The Punisher" and "The Walking Dead" has a new starring role: proud papa to a most adorable pit bull puppy.
These dogs are separated by fences — but that doesn’t stop their sweet friendship
Messy and Audi are two dogs who live across the street from one another in Thailand — but they only met face to face this year.
6 things I wish I knew before I told my 3-year-old his dog died
Parenthood is full of tough conversations, but for my wife and me, one stands out from the pack: telling our oldest son his dog had died.
Charlie meeting this adorable puppy will be the cutest thing you see today
Charlie, TODAY's Puppy with a Purpose, hung out with a special visitor in Studio 1A this morning.
Puppy plastic surgery is a booming business — here's why
More Americans are having their dogs undergo plastic surgery, but it's for more than just looking good.
Wrangler has a new job! See where this puppy with a purpose is headed next
In the spring of last year, TODAY said goodbye to Wrangler with heavy hearts, and now he's off to bigger and better things!
Puppy abandoned at airport with heartbreaking note about domestic abuse
Darlene Blair knows how hard it must have been for Chewy's former owner to leave him in an airport bathroom. Blair wants her to know that the puppy is safe....
Spotted skunks? Woman rescues rare critters — see the stinkin’ cute pics
Wildlife rehabilitator Kris Porter was surprised to discover five rare, orphaned baby skunks that needed her help.
Special spots: How one dog changed the lives of kids with vitiligo
Throughout his life, Rowdy helped spread a very important message to kids and adults alike.
Jennifer O’Neill is helping veterans find peace and joy through horses
Actress and model-turned-philanthropist Jennifer O'Neill is giving back to military veterans, servicemen and women and their families through her Nashville...
Hilary Swank heard about 2 shelter dogs in need and stepped right in to help
Two puppies have gone from a busy rural animal shelter to living with two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank.
How to throw a birthday party for your dog (like TODAY’s 1-year-old Charlie!)
Charlie, our puppy with a purpose, has just turned 1, so Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, author of "Dog Parties: Entertaining Your Party Animals," visits the show...
What veterinarians wished you knew before euthanizing your pet
TODAY reached out to veterinarians to help answer some of our deepest — and sobbiest — questions about pet euthanasia.
Charlie helps honor veterans during baseball tour
Our puppy with a purpose was so honored to have a few special missions while on the road.
Happy 1st birthday, Charlie! Find out what’s next for TODAY’s puppy with a purpose
He's not all grown up yet, but the cutest, furriest member of the team is taking a new step toward learning how to assist humans.
See Molly Sims' emotional post on the sudden death of her 8-year-old dog
For a pet owner, the only thing sadder than losing a pet is losing one unexpectedly.
Woof! Meet Martha, the winner of this year's Ugliest Dog Contest
There are two types of people in this world: those who believe that all dogs are cute ... and those who know that dogs don't need to be cute to be absolutely...
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This horse has too much horse sense to be fooled by a stuffed toy
Plastic surgery on pets is now a $62 million-per-year trend
‘Wild Kratts’ introduce TODAY to wolf cub, eagle and other Alaskan animals
River otter, red fox, alligator: Meet our great all-American wild animals
Friendly interruption: How a stray dog changed one athlete’s life
Doggy dip: Watch this black Lab and his little friend go for a swim
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