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October 15, 2024 at 1:14 AM

Golden retriever service dog steals the show in college marching band

Among the nearly 300-member University of Northern Iowa Panther Marching Band is one unofficial furry member – Winnie the golden retriever.
October 15, 2024 at 1:14 AM
 Winnie is a golden retriever and has been with Gabi Riessen since she was a puppy.
October 14, 2024 at 9:11 PM

Golden retriever is crucial and adorable member of college marching band


Winnie is a service dog who helps her owner, Gabi Riessen, navigate life -- and band -- with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, also known as POTS.
October 14, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Winnie is a service dog who helps her owner, Gabi Riessen, navigate life -- and band -- with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, also known as POTS.
October 14, 2024 at 1:10 AM

Cubans searching for a better future leave their pets behind

Although there are no official figures or estimates of how many pets have been left behind by their owners who leave Cuba, the number of abandoned cats and dogs has spiked in the last two years as Cubans migrate in record numbers, animal activists say
October 14, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Dogs and cats for adoption live at the Adoptions for Love animal shelter in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
October 12, 2024 at 4:57 PM

Miniature dachshund refuses to take a nap

Winnie the miniature dachshund is staying awake at all costs in fear of missing out.
October 12, 2024 at 4:57 PM
VIDEO: Miniature dachshund refuses to take a nap
October 12, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Celebrating ‘Adopt a Shelter Dog Month’

ASPCA spokesperson Rena Lafaille is here, along with some dogs, to share what you need to know about adding a four-legged friend to your family.
October 12, 2024 at 2:16 PM
VIDEO: Celebrating ‘Adopt a Shelter Dog Month’
October 10, 2024 at 7:05 AM

Florida Highway Patrol rescues tied up dog ahead of Hurricane Milton

A Florida Highway Patrol officer rescued a dog left tied to a fence off of I-75 in Florida, stranded in chest-high water ahead of Hurricane Milton.
October 10, 2024 at 7:05 AM
VIDEO: Florida Highway Patrol rescues tied up dog ahead of Hurricane Milton
October 6, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Big Dog Ranch Rescue helping pet families hard-hit by Helene

The Big Dog Ranch Rescue, the largest no-kill dog rescue in the U.S., is collecting and distributing pet food and supplies to families in areas hard-hit by Helene.
October 6, 2024 at 4:15 PM
VIDEO: Big Dog Ranch Rescue helping pet families hard-hit by Helene
October 4, 2024 at 8:53 PM

5-year-old with leukemia gets unforgettable visit from golden retriever therapy dogs

Amara, who showed therapy dogs Ellie and Emma she can roll over too and gave cute commands from her puppet, hasn't stopped talking about them since they visited her at Children's National Hospital.
October 4, 2024 at 8:53 PM
VIDEO: 5-year-old with leukemia gets unforgettable visit from golden retriever therapy dogs
October 4, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Dog comes to the rescue of 84-year-old owner, leads police to her home

A 13-year-old rescue dog has saved her 84-year-old owner after leading deputies to the injured man in his own home, police said.
October 4, 2024 at 4:34 PM
A 13-year-old rescue dog has saved her 84-year-old owner after leading deputies to the injured man in his own home, according to the Stevens County Sheriff's Office.
October 3, 2024 at 12:25 PM

Large group of dogs pose for an epic class portrait

This class of dogs at the Mind of Dog training center is squad goals.
October 3, 2024 at 12:25 PM
VIDEO: Large group of dogs pose for an epic class portrait
October 2, 2024 at 4:48 PM

Firefighters save dog that fell into Florida cave

A dog in Florida has been rescued by a team of firefighters after falling 14 feet into a cave in the middle of a field, authorities said.
October 2, 2024 at 4:48 PM
A dog in Florida has been rescued by a team of firefighters after falling 14 feet into a cave in the middle of a field, authorities said.
October 2, 2024 at 10:56 AM

Firefighters launch rescue operation for dog that fell into Florida cave

A dog in Florida has been rescued by a team of firefighters after falling 14 feet into a cave in the middle of a field, authorities said.
October 2, 2024 at 10:56 AM
A dog in Florida has been rescued by a team of firefighters after falling 14 feet into a cave in the middle of a field, in Ocala, Florida.
October 1, 2024 at 11:36 PM

Two-year-old golden retriever loves to be read to at bedtime

Oakley has been read to since he was a puppy!
October 1, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Oakley has been read to since he was a puppy!
1 month ago
Saigon is a natural treasure.
1 month ago

Rescue bulldog crated for most of his life inspires parents to start mobile dog gym

"Run Dawg," an air conditioned mobile dog gym, was founded when Ray and Jennifer adopted Frankie the bulldog, and wanted to use exercise to manage his behavioral issues in the 100+ degree Vegas heat.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Rescue bulldog crated for most of his life inspires parents to start mobile dog gym
1 month ago

Golden Retriever has most dramatic reaction to learning parents are going on vacation

"To be fair this is how I felt about leaving him too," Wally's mom captioned the video on Instagram.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Golden Retriever has most dramatic reaction to learning parents are going on vacation
1 month ago

Woman shares emotional story of how senior dog changed her life

Jackie Pajan opened up about the senior golden retriever she adopted.
1 month ago
A family portrait of Jackie Pajan, Noah, and Ruby.
1 month ago

Woman shares sweet journey of adopting senior dog a year before he died

Jackie Pajan, also known as Rainbow Bridge Raina, is normalizing pet loss support and healing.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Woman shares sweet journey of adopting senior dog a year before he died
1 month ago

Watch these crafty dogs figure out how to unlock a doggy gate

This owner set up a camera to capture footage of how their two clever pups kept unlocking a locked doggy gate.
1 month ago
This owner set up a camera to capture footage of how their two clever pups kept unlocking a locked doggy gate.
1 month ago

Landscaper raises over $180K for cat shelter that saved injured feline

Spencer, known as SB Mowing, rescued an injured cat and brought it to Edgar and Ivy’s Cat Sanctuary. To express his gratitude, he raised over $180K.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Landscaper raises over $180K for cat shelter that saved injured feline
1 month ago

How to make an espresso martini for your dog

These dogs were licking their glass cups and loving their espresso martinis.
1 month ago
VIDEO: How to make an espresso martini for your dog
1 month ago

Car crashes into Arizona home, narrowly misses residents and their dogs

The Phoenix couple were about to sit down for dinner when a Mustang smashed through the wall on Friday. They avoided serious injury, and the driver was arrested.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Car crashes into Arizona home, narrowly misses residents and their dogs
1 month ago

Woman is reunited with her missing cat after 11 years

Jennifer Ravenel had an emotional reunion with her long-lost cat Sam after he disappeared from her home.
1 month ago
Jennifer Ravenel had an emotional reunion with her long-lost cat Sam after he disappeared from her home.
2 months ago

Watch these dogs adorably take over Florida sheriff's office

You could say it was a dog day afternoon at Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Watch these dogs adorably take over Florida sheriff's office
2 months ago

Pet raccoon takes a tumble in the kitchen

A pet raccoon in Florida was determined to climb onto the kitchen counter — but may not have picked the most secure path to get there.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Pet raccoon takes a tumble in the kitchen
2 months ago

Holistic treatments increasingly used by pet owners to elongate dogs' lives

Dog owners are now using holistic treatments to treat their pups, holistic veterinarians and canine researchers told ABC News.
2 months ago
Dog owners are now using holistic treatments to treat their pups, holistic veterinarians and canine researchers told ABC News.
2 months ago

Dog owner leaves special beach memorial for late pup

Beachgoer Alex Sansalone and his dog paid tribute to Ryley by playing with her tennis balls and replenishing them for others to enjoy.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Dog owner leaves special beach memorial for late pup
2 months ago

Buffalo doctor flies plane hundreds of miles to rescue puppies

Brian Rambarran, M.D., rescued eleven puppies from a kill shelter in Asheville, North Carolina, and brought them back to Buffalo, New York.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Buffalo doctor flies plane hundreds of miles to rescue puppies
2 months ago

Family reunites with missing cat through Ring camera

After being gone for 16 days and presumed dead, Scout returned home and let his family know through their Ring camera.
2 months ago
After being gone for 16 days and presumed dead, Scout returned home and let his family know through their Ring camera.
2 months ago

Young pit bull hops onto rescuer's lap to cuddle

Bella had only been at her new home for a day when she decided to give rescuer Heather Tolaro a big hug.
2 months ago
Bella had only been at her new home for a day when she decided to give rescuer Heather Tolaro a big hug.
2 months ago

Couple celebrates wedding with giant cutouts of their cats

Could there be a more purr-fect way to include your pets in your wedding?
2 months ago
Couple celebrates wedding with giant cutouts of their cats
2 months ago

Watch this excited Labrador take a tour of the family’s 1st home

After living in only apartments before, this golden retriever is fascinated by all the space and new wonders in the family’s new home.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Watch this excited Labrador take a tour of the family’s 1st home
2 months ago

TSA dog enjoys final day before retirement

Rhea, a German Shorthaired Pointer who served as an explosive detection canine, had a ball on her last official day at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago after seven years of service.
2 months ago
VIDEO: TSA dog enjoys final day before retirement
2 months ago

This golden retriever does the most adorable thing to sit in between his owners

There's nothing Pilot won't do to get close to his owners.
2 months ago
VIDEO: This golden retriever does the most adorable thing to sit in between his owners
2 months ago

Dog reunites with owner after being found 350 miles away

After a year apart, Bianca Joseph and her dog Boe shared a heartwarming reunion 350 miles from home.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Dog reunites with owner after being found 350 miles away
2 months ago

Happy International Cat Day!

ABC News’ Danny New is shining the spotlight on a purr-fectly talented feline that’s developed a talent for paw-tery!
2 months ago
VIDEO:  Happy International Cat Day!
2 months ago

Adorable dog wags tail while sleeping

That must be one good dream.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Adorable dog wags tail while sleeping
3 months ago

Quiz: How well do you know the top dogs of politics?

Take a break from the horse race and match these dogs to their political owners.
3 months ago
Dogs and politicians have a long and storied history.
3 months ago

Pup gets adorably excited visiting owner's mom at memory care home

This Cavapoo named Georgia is so excited every time she gets to visit grandma in the memory care home.
3 months ago
Pup gets adorably excited visiting owner's mom at memory care home
3 months ago

This dog adorably air paddled as its owner carried her over a big mud puddle

Indy the dog was just trying to help her owner move along!
3 months ago
VIDEO: This dog adorably air paddled as its owner carried her over a big mud puddle
3 months ago

'The View' helps find forever homes for these adoptable pets

In honor of National Feed a Rescue Pet Day, we are showcasing some of the cutest pets up for adoption from New York City's Bideawee adoption center.
3 months ago
VIDEO: 'The View' helps find forever homes for these adoptable pets
3 months ago

Dog gets adorably excited for reunion with owner's mom

Georgia, a Cavapoo, can barely contain her excitement.
3 months ago
Adam Mandell's Cavapoo can barely contain her excitement when she visits his mother at a memory care home in Ohio.
3 months ago

Pups try to impress family cat

Merlin and Rolo try to get Jasper the cat to play with them and nothing seems to work.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Pups try to impress family cat
3 months ago

Groom and dog go viral for adorable 1st look at wedding

A Georgia bride surprised her groom with a special first look moment with their pet dog.
3 months ago
At their April 2024 wedding, Madeline Meineke surprised her groom Quinn Meineke with a special first look moment between him and their pet dog Pennie.
3 months ago

Rescue dog saves owner from dangerous carbon monoxide levels

Samantha Griffin credits her two-year-old husky Luna, for saving her and her family’s lives.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Rescue dog saves owner from dangerous carbon monoxide levels
3 months ago

Senior dogs try out treats for toothless pets

Kelsey Chapman, eCommerce writer at "Good Morning America," tried out the Wagwell Freeze Dried Dog Treats with her senior pups.
3 months ago
Kelsey Chapman, eCommerce writer at "Good Morning America," tried out the Wagwell Freeze Dried Dog Treats with her senior pups.
3 months ago

I tried easy-to-eat treats for my toothless, senior dogs

WagWell's treats can be softened for safe feeding to dentally-challenged pups.
3 months ago
I tried WagWell's freeze-dried treats for my senior dogs
3 months ago

Beloved 'cat tour' returns

Hundreds of feline fanatics flocked to Minneapolis to admire cats standing in windows. ABC News’ Danny New spoke with the man who organized this now-annual event.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Beloved 'cat tour' returns
3 months ago

Dr. Karen Becker talks diet and environment for dogs

The author of "The Forever Dog Life" shares tips for improving what your dog eats and how to help them live longer.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Dr. Karen Becker talks diet and environment for dogs
3 months ago

Golden retriever adorably demands to be part of mom's father-daughter wedding dance

When Annie Tews got married in Nebraska, her 2-year-old dog, Wrigley, wanted to join her and her dad on the dance floor.
3 months ago
When Annie Tews got married in Nebraska, her 2-year-old dog, Wrigley, wanted to join her and her dad on the dance floor.