A Florida man was reportedly run over by his own truck after his dog put it into gear.

For years, the Toronto Humane Society bragged of its low euthanasia rate - only 6 percent. But that impressive statistic was hiding a dark secret, according to criminal charges. Two other shelters in the U.S. are also accused of cruelty. neglect and extreme overcrowding.

With obesity rates on the rise among Americans and their pets, two Californian women have come up with an all-in-one solution - a doggy boot camp where dog owners and their canine friends work out together.

A clause in a city law that requires cats to be on leashes has sparked a hissing match among fans of free-roaming felines.

Here are all 100 of the wild and wacky dog and cat names considered for the top picks in an annual contest of unusual pet monikers.

The kitten born with two faces in Charleston was given a 50 percent chance of survival by an area veterinarian.

Your pooch can suffer from overheating, dehydration and sunburn this time of year. Dog behaviorist Tamar Geller explains precautions you can take.

When a vet told Nancy Gates that her dog Arabella had heart problems, needed surgery and it would cost $500, she had no choice but to put her pet down.

Dog 'do takes on a whole new meaning on "Extreme Poodles," a new reality series that takes a look inside the quirky world of competitive dog grooming. But owner Lori Craig claims the dogs don't mind: "There is no harm in doing this. They enjoy having it done."

Jill Rappaport shares her personal story, and the ASPCA offers coping tips

A family on New York's Long Island is celebrating the return of a little white dog that went missing four years ago.

A family on New York's Long Island is celebrating the return of a little white dog that went missing four years ago.