Earlier this month, ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit made it clear he would not tolerate any criticism of his beloved golden retriever, Ben. The canine made an appearance in the broadcast booth during the pregame show ahead of the LSU-USC game Sept. 1. And some viewers voiced their displeasure seeing Ben stand between Herbstreit...
When fall and winter hit, it’s time to break out your boots, hat and other cold-weather clothes. Don’t forget to do the same for your dogs, too! When you go out for walks, grab their jackets and boots, just like you do. Colder weather also means it’s time to upgrade their beds and add some...
A resident at a California nudist resort where two of his neighbors disappeared last month has been charged with murder after he was taken into custody during a dramatic standoff with police where he attempted to harm himself with a rifle. Michael Royce Sparks, 62, was charged with two felony counts of murder in connection...
An overseas soldier has a new mission at hand. Sgt. Nico, who is currently deployed, is hoping to deliver a dog in danger to safety in the U.S. In a statement sent to the nonprofit Paws of War, Nico (who did not share his last name for privacy reasons) described this as the “most challenging...
A circus trainer almost met his end in front of a live audience when a performing bear turned on him during a show in front of hundreds of children and parents. “Towards the end of the act, the bear snapped at Sergei and wrestled with him,” Nikita Mikhailov, head of the Moretti Circus, told reporters...
A cat was rescued from an active car wash after an employee heard something “meow.” An orange and white tabby kitten was rescued from the Ultimate Shine Car Wash in Washington Court House, Ohio, after it got stuck near the turbo blaster section. The kitten, believed to be less than six weeks old, may have...
Presidential pups have been a long-standing and popular tradition in Washington, D.C. Most recently, President Biden’s two German shepherds — Commander and Major — called the White House home even as they left behind a legacy of poor behavior, according to reports. While the 2024 presidential candidates, former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris,...
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The positive impact of service dogs on the mental health of U.S. military veterans has been widely recognized. The first clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of...
Sharing the story on social media, an individual has asked others for thoughts about an ongoing problem with a neighbor who continues to break the rules that were established by the management of an apartment building. “AITA because I am intentionally not letting my neighbor in, causing her and her dog to sit outside in...
Starbucks released its 2024 fall menu —and one cat is apparently very excited about the seasonal announcement. Waffle is an 8-year-old female orange tabby cat from Santa Clara, California, who has taken social media by storm with her adorable outfits. Cat parents Kathy Guo and Sam Xie started an Instagram account for their beloved animal,...
