Thu, Aug 2 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

Global initiative promotes service canines. For dog owners, every four-legged friend provides limitless help in the form of comfort, companionship, and fun. But certain canines go above and beyond this bond to provide assistance to their… more ›

Sun, Jul 22 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Fortunate feline lives through dramatic high-rise accident. Sugar, the cat, survived a 19-story fall from a downtown Boston high rise, according to Jennifer Wooliscroft, spokeswoman for the Animal Rescue League of Boston. Th… more ›

Wed, Jul 18 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Creative campaigns use social media to raise awareness. George, the cat, beat the odds. He made it out of the shelter and found a new home with Dan Harris, weekend anchorman at Good Morning America. Practically, that also me… more ›

Wed, Jul 11 | By Amy Lieberman

My Dog is Cool Campaign encourages pet lovers to step up advocacy. On a hot summer day in 2007, Brattleboro, Vermont resident Barry Adams saw a dog, visibly in distress, alone inside a locked car. He called animal control, and an office… more ›

Wed, Jun 13 | By Amy Lieberman | 2

Essential information for potential pet parents. Thousands of racing greyhounds are bred annually to compete in the nearly 30 dog racetracks across the United States, in an effort to produce "winning dogs," according to the Humane Society of th… more ›

Thu, Jun 7 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Actor accepts role as National Spokesman for 2012 Walk for Animals. As Tyrion Lannister on HBO's "Game of Thrones," Peter Dinklage scored victories and became the hero of the Battle of Blackwater. In real life, the actor has also not bac… more ›

Sun, May 27 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

Zootoo honors four-legged heroes for Memorial Day. Since World War I, military working dogs have played a crucial role in protecting our nation’s armed forces. Today, these four-legged heroes continue to perform vital duties, from exp… more ›

Sat, May 12 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Rescued pet faces down freight train to save owner's life. At a railroad crossing in Shirley, Mass., Lilly, the pit bull, hurdled into a race against time. The dog's owner, Christine Spain, had collapsed on the train tracks, and the westbound f… more ›

Sun, May 6 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

Initiative encourages bargain shoppers to help rescued animals. Do you love a good bargain? Do you scour local papers and websites for the best deals around? Is your favorite piece of mail the weekly circular? If so, the ASPCA has a missi… more ›

Sat, Apr 21 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 2

Postal Service employee becomes dog's best friend. A hike in the woods nearly ended in disaster for Tessie, but the six-year old Boston terrier is home safe, thanks to a Postal Service employee who became a dog's best friend.
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Sun, Apr 1 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 3

Simple ways to "go orange" in support of our four-legged friends. For many pets and their owners, the start of April means longer walks in the outdoors and more afternoon naps in the warm sunshine. But this month also kicks off Preventio… more ›

Sun, Mar 25 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

ASPCA accepting nominations for annual Humane Awards. As pet owners, we tend to believe that our four-legged family members are extraordinary. But some furry friends go above and beyond the bonds of companionship. To recognize these animal hero… more ›

Wed, Mar 21 | By Amy Lieberman | 1

Charitable initiative promotes early intervention for working animals. Service dogs serve crucial, specialized roles that help their human companions perform the daily tasks they might otherwise have a much harder time completing. So it'… more ›