It’s the most wonderful time of year, and we at Defector are proud to bring back our series discussing some of the most, uh, ...

July 5, 2025 (Spring Valley) -- San Diego County Animal Services has identified the person responsible for the horrific July 2 incident in Spring Valley in which a dog was dragged behind a vehicle.

I basically grew up with dogs my whole life so I know the difference they make in a person’s life. However, when I got my first dog Margaux, that’s when everything changed. I felt a deeper connection ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My pet dachshund is slightly overweight. The vet said he should lose 3 pounds. When we are out walking, people will occasionally make hurtful remarks about him, like “He really ...

Lots of folks treat their pets as if they have human thoughts and emotions but it’s easier to fall into that habit when your dog has very human expressions. Lil Max, a former stray that looks like a ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Our Pet of the Week is a six-year-old Chihuahua mix named Darcy. Darcy came to the Mobile SPCA with her brother after her owner died in a motorcycle accident. She is a wonderful ...

One day I was smiling ear to ear at the way my English cocker spaniel puppy worked on her first dove hunt. The next day it was tears as I had to make the call to put my 12-year-old Labrador retriever, ...

Dear Eric: My husband and I often go to an off-leash park near our home. There is one woman who regularly frequents the small dog area with her little doggo. We do not know her well, but we are polite ...

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The saddest dog movies hit as hard as any tearjerker, particularly for those who've ever enjoyed the company of a canine companion at least at some point in their life. Sad dog movies are like a ...