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The MSPCA is looking for a forever home for Sophie, a 4-year-old pitbull mix who has been at the shelter for several months after she was surrendered during a criminal investigation. Sophie was found emaciated in Agawam, Massachusetts, in June. Her owner is currently facing animal cruelty charges. When she first arrived Sophie had “unique behavior challenges” due to the…

Dogs in New Hampshire have been dealing with a contagious respiratory illness. “We are seeing a large number of dogs with any signs ranging from runny nose and eyes, coughing, up to labored breathing, high fevers,” explained Dr. Erin Crowley of the Veterinary Emergency Center of Manchester. “We are seeing dogs and we are tracing them back to kennels and…

Dogs in southern New Hampshire are dealing with symptoms that include coughs, labored breathing and high fevers.

A dog belonging to a family in North Haverhill, New Hampshire scared away a bear that was on his porch early Thursday morning. Surveillance video from around 1 a.m. showed the dog, named Thor, barking aggressively at a bear, who was positioned on the porch of the house. After a minute or so Thor, who had gotten fairly close to…

Thor, who is 13 years old, warned a black bear away from his home in North Haverhill, New Hampshire on Thursday. The whole confrontation was caught on camera.

Are you a dog person or a cat person? A new survey asked the entire country, including New England states, and the answers might surprise you.

Are you a dog person or a cat person? Like people, states have their own preferences and it appears to be an issue with two strongly opposing sides. A new survey is gives a closer look at where people stand when it comes to their furry friends and their loyalty to them. Conducted by time2play, an online gambling site,...

A Massachusetts man is facing felony animal cruelty charges after a pit bull mix was found emaciated, the MSPCA said Friday. A forever home is being sought for Sophie, a 4-and-a-half-year-old dog surrendered last month by Carl Moglika Jr. of Agawam. Neighbors told Moglika’s condominium management office they could hear Sophie “being hit, and crying in pain,” the MSPCA...

A family on the North Shore of Massachusetts is mourning the death of its beloved pet after he spent time at a doggy day care in Salisbury.

A Ukrainian refugee is reunited with her beloved Pomeranian dog, Perseya, after they were separated at the U.S.-Mexico Border in April.

Pepper, an Australian cattle dog, has become an internet sensation for her hitting ability.

The body of a missing man was found in a Los Angeles park, with his dog still alive found near his body.

Emergency crews in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, were confronted with an unusual rescue Tuesday morning, as they had to dismantle a car to rescue a dog who got stuck under the driver’s seat. “We noticed right after we left the house that Casper was under the back seat, and we could only see his back legs,” said Clarisse Fairbanks, Casper’s owner....

Casper, a poodle, was saved after becoming trapped under the seat of his owner’s car.

A foster parent and a pet rescue group are in court sorting out who gets to decide a dog’s medical future.

A Boston woman who’s been fostering a dog is in a legal battle to prevent the pet’s leg from being amputated. The rescue organization says the procedure is necessary for the dog’s long-term health. However, the foster mom wants to adopt the dog and said she is willing to pay the costs of exploring other medical options first. The...

Sparkle, a beloved dog, lifted spirits in Somerville when people needed it; now, people in the community are trying to provide her with comfort.

A series of coyote attacks have people on edge in Arlington, Massachusetts. Layla, a 5-year-old labradoodle, is home recovering after being bitten by a coyote Sunday night.

Neighbors heard barking from a manhole last Friday. By Saturday, crews began their rescue efforts.

When you adopt a shelter dog, you have no idea what kind of distinguished career it might go on to pursue.