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‘An Emotional Rollercoaster': Dog Home Safe After Being Stolen With Family Car
It’s a reunion that came together with a lot of help and a little luck, but before that, it was a race to find Harley.
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Los Angeles Magazine and Orange Coast Magazine Launch Cutest Pet Contest
Los Angeles Magazine and Orange Coast Magazine invite pet owners to enter the first-ever PetFest Cutest Pet Contest presented by NutriSource. Entries will be accepted from February 11 to March 10 for a chance to win the Cutest Pet honors in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
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Dog Walker Shot After Attempted Bulldog Theft in Hollywood
In Hollywood, someone shot a dog walker and tried to steal his or her two French bulldogs just before 10 p.m. Wednesday near Sunset and Sierra Bonita. The dog walker was rushed to the hospital. One dog was found at the scene, but the second was missing.
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Caught on Camera: Family Chases Bulldog Puppy Thieves in North Hollywood
Police are looking for two men who stole a couple of bulldog puppies from a North Hollywood family after assaulting one of the owners. The violent assault was caught on camera.
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Your Pet Could Be in the Next Cadbury Bunny Commercial
Cadbury, one of the largest chocolate brands, is inviting pet owners to enter the third annual Cadbury Bunny Tryouts.
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San Diego Dog Running Business Goes The Distance to Help Dogs and Owners
Yes, there are plenty of dog walkers but Kimberli Weeks is a dog runner. “People don’t realize mental benefits of dog running. They calm down and become better, truer versions of themselves.”
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Filet for Fido: Pet Food's Growing Carbon Paw Print
A Bay Area environmental research center suggests our pets could be a significant contributor to climate change — and says the fix could be easier than we think.
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Loyal Dog Waits Days Outside Hospital for Owner
A dog in Turkey followed an ambulance which was taking his owner to the hospital and sat outside for days waiting for his owner to be released.
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'An Unregulated Industry': Family Warns of Uncertified Pet Groomers After Dog's Injury
While the person who cuts our hair and trims our nails has to be licensed, those who do the same to our dogs – don’t.
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Pet Grooming Safety Regulations in California
The NBC4 I-Team investigates the lack of oversight in the pet grooming industry in California. Randy Mac reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2021.
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What's Your Dog Trying to Tell You?
What does it mean when your dog pulls its ears back, licks its lips, or yawns? Ross was paws-itive he knew all the answers to certified dog trainer Michelle Stern’s dog behavior quiz, but learned a new thing or two about how to interpret body language when it comes to our four-legged friends.
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Pet Dog Found Dead After Apartment Fire Was Put Out in Koreatown
A pet dog was found dead late Thursday afternoon when firefighters put out a blaze in a Koreatown apartment.
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Doggie Desserts: Ben & Jerry's Enters the Pet Food Business
Ben & Jerry’s isn’t just for people anymore. The venerable Vermont ice cream company said Monday it’s introducing a line of frozen dog treats, its first foray into the lucrative pet food market. Doggie Desserts, sold in 4-ounce cups, go on sale in U.S. groceries and pet stores later this month. The treats are made with a base of...
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Changes, Challenges: the Not-So-Secret Life of Pandemic Pets
Ten months into quarantines and working from home because of the pandemic, household pets’ lives and relationships with humans have in many cases changed, and not always for the better.
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Left Behind: How to Prepare Pets for a Post-Pandemic Life
Sometime in 2021, for many in the United States more than a year after pandemic restrictions began, most American workers and students will return to campuses, offices and other workplaces. Left behind will be pets who have become accustomed to humans staying home with them.
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Meet the Highly Trained Super-Security Dogs That Can Cost as Much as $230,000
The super-rich take security very seriously, and they’re willing to spend a fortune to feel safe. In some cases, that means investing in highly trained super-dogs that cost more than a house. With a single command, these four-legged bodyguards can go from cute and cuddly to a bad guy’s worst nightmare, and the price of this unique protection can cost...
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Pet Safety Tips For Cold, Rainy Weather
The San Diego Humane Society reminded pet owners that with rain, snow and freezing temperatures, they need to treat their pets with special care.
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10 ‘Ooh' and ‘Aww' Worthy San Diego Animal Stories From 2020
It’s been quite a year with historic wildfires, an election for the ages and, of course, the coronavirus pandemic but despite the bustle and rollercoaster ride brought upon us by 2020, some cute stories on our furry friends and wild neighbors gave us the pause we most definitely needed.
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Pampered Pets: Americans Spend Big on Furry Friends
More Americans welcomed furry additions to their families this year, and many of those new pet parents are planning to give them a very merry first Christmas. NBC’s Liz McLaughlin reports.
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Tips to Keep Your Furry Friends Safe During Holiday Celebrations
The San Diego Humane Society is warning pet parents of potential dangers this holiday season.