The filly Eight Belles finished second behind favorite Big Brown in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, then collapsed with two broken front ankles and was euthanized after crossing the wire. ...more

May 4, 2008

Two patas monkeys that escaped from a wildlife preserve have been captured. ...more

May 3, 2008

TAMPA - Two of the escaped patas monkeys that escaped from a wildlife preserve in April have been captured. ...more

May 2, 2008

A veterinarian had been called to examine a 10-year-old Irish wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. ...more

February 21, 2008

A month ago, Nike, an 11-year-old Chinese pug, looked to be at death's door. He had a history of heart problems but had never seemed so sluggish and often was short of breath. A pacemaker has changed all that. ...more

February 14, 2008

Your dog may be overweight - and you may not even realize it. And that lack of awareness could jeopardize the health of your favorite four-legged friend. ...more

February 10, 2008

Every once in a while I come across someone who has a dog or cat with a leg missing. Quite often, the owner indulges in a bit of gentle humor by naming the pet Tripod. ...more

February 10, 2008

Your dog may be overweight - and you may not even realize it. And that lack of awareness could jeopardize the health of your favorite four-legged friend. ...more

February 9, 2008

Your dog may be overweight - and you may not realize it. That lack of awareness could jeopardize the health of your favorite four-legged friend. ...more

February 9, 2008