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'Malachy' the Pekingese wins prestigious U.S. dog show

'Malachy' the Pekingese wins prestigious U.S. dog show

A placid Pekingese slowly trotted to victory on Tuesday at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, beating a Dalmatian, a German Shepherd, a Dachshund and three other canines to become the first of his breed to win the prestigious annual event since 1990.

New South Ocean whaling clashes

Video shows anti-whaling activists and the Japanese whaling fleet in further cla...

Video shows anti-whaling activists and the Japanese whaling fleet in further clashes in the South Ocean, according to a news release on the the website of Japan's government-supported Institute for Cetacean Resear...

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San Francisco considers banning sale of all pets

The first vision was simple and straightforward: To curtail puppy mills and kitten factories, the sale of cats and dogs should be banned...

Liger cubs born in China

Yes, ligers are more than just a super awesome Napoleon Dynamite joke.

Denning Polar Bears Wake Up to New Oil Drilling Station

Imagine going to bed on a deserted island and waking up in the middle of a construction site. That's exactly what happened to a pair of...

Polar Bear Knut Suffered Brain Swelling, Drowned in Enclosure Pool

BERLIN (KTLA) -- Famous polar bear Knut, who died suddenly at the Berlin Zoo two weeks ago, drowned after swelling of his brain caused him...

'Micro pig' becoming popular pet

From the "pot belly" to the "tea cup," there's a new breed of pet that's getting attention for the cute factor. The "Micro Pig" is gaining...

Volunteers help reunite dog, Valley cancer patient

More than a dozen people showed up at a teenager’s Wasilla home Saturday to see her reunited with her best friend. It all started with...

Dog Honored For Saving Owner From Burning Home

At the Northwest Kennel Club they're not only honoring dogs for being the best in breed, but also honoring one special dog for saving his...

My Pet World: Canine influenza can be fatal

It's flu season for people, as well as for their dogs. It turns out that dogs have their own brand of flu. The canine influenza virus (CIV)...

Family Pet Becomes Cancer-Free With Help From Organization

A Sacramento family found a miracle on-line that helped save their pet's life.

Pet Hair-Remover Showdown

We love our pets, but what about all that dog and cat hair all over the place? How can you keep your home and car hair-free? Consumer...

Man Accused of Holding Lost Dog for Ransom

A man is arrested after a woman claims that he was holding a lost dog for ransom. But the accused man says it's all a misunderstanding.

US Humane Society working to re-home hundreds of dogs and cats from NC research lab

The United States Humane Society is now working to get new homes for hundreds of cats and dogs living inside the Professional Laboratory and...

Animals rescued from a drained pond in Virginia Beach

NewsChannel 3 is taking action to save stranded animals left in a drained Virginia Beach pond.

Update: Animal Abuse Closes N.C. Research Lab

An animal testing lab cited for abuse has been closed after a nine-month investigation by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)...

Study says only 17% of drivers buckle up dogs

A new study shows a shocking number of dog owners don't buckle their best friend. If you were caught driving with your child in your lap,...

Witness save dog dragged by man on bicycle

CANTON, Ohio -- Witnesses thought a bicyclist was dragging a garbage bag down a busy street in Canton, and were stunned when they realized...

Loose Zebras Keep Sacramento Sheriff's Deputies Busy

A pair of zebras created problems in Sacramento County Saturday evening.