Fri, Nov 30 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Canine's amazing journey ends in care of loving owner. Lying in the critical care unit at Angell Animal Medical, Blackie, a Cairn terrier mix, really needed a friend. The dog had plunged through a fourth-floor apartment window in Lawrenc… more ›

Sat, Nov 24 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 2

Rescue group helps horses in peril reach peaceful retirement at last. In the 1990s, a bay thoroughbred named Stella Artois raced at tracks up and down the East Coast. Her stable mate, a black thoroughbred named Samuel Adams, ran one rac… more ›

Thu, Nov 15 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Initiative encourages individuals to fight animal cruelty. With Thanksgiving Day coming soon, actress Shannon Elizabeth is inviting Americans to include a gesture about kindness to animals in their celebration by "adopting a turkey," ins… more ›

Thu, Nov 1 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

How you can assist shelters in need following the superstorm. After Hurricane Sandy tore through the East Coast, many shelters from Virginia to Canada were left in need of resources and help due to damage sustained during the superstorm… more ›

Tue, Oct 23 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Initiative seeks to change reputation of misunderstood breed. Pit bulls once enjoyed a reputation as trusted family pets before the media gave the entire breed a black eye. "No type of dog is more misunderstood, mistreated,… more ›

Sun, Oct 7 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

Five easy ways to promote pet adoption throughout October. When individuals give a loving forever home to a furry companion, every day is a cause for celebrating pet adoption. And this month, the ASPCA and other rescue organizations are increas… more ›

Thu, Oct 4 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Contest boosts adoption rates from coast to coast. Lloyd, the Labrador retriever mix, came up aces on Day One of the ASPCA/Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. He found a new home. He also helped his human friends at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter … more ›

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 ›