Lean on me: Loving and losing a dog

Lean on me: Loving and losing a dog
Fiona Apple's decision to postpone a tour to stay home with her ailing dog may have upset some fans, but Kat Kinsman understands her motivations.

Political dog tale duel
In the RidicuList, Anderson Cooper examines which candidate's dog tale will have a greater election impact.

Political dog tale duel

Political dog tale duel
In the RidicuList, Anderson Cooper examines which candidate's dog tale will have a greater election impact.

Curb the doggie drama in your life

Curb the doggie drama in your life
As a child, I hated playing outside. Even when we lived in picturesque Hawaii, my mom would send all the kids outdoors to play and I spent the time whining at the front door. Years later, my dog Lulu does the same thing. Once she has finished doing her business, Lulu sits by the door howling to come back inside.

Smile! You're on Canine Camera!
Seth Casteel never expected his photos of dogs to make a big splash, but then again, he never expected one of his canine clients to jump into a pool during a shoot.

Halloween safety for your pooch
I celebrate Halloween by dimming the lights and cuddling with my dog Lulu as Charlie Brown's pal Linus waits in vain for the Great Pumpkin on TV. Like poor Linus, we are part of a shrinking minority. The National Retail Federation estimates that consumers will spend a record $8 billion on Halloween festivities this year. That's a lot of Whoppers, M&Ms and Snickers bars. Pet owners will spend a whopping $370 million on costumes for the pets alone.

Political dog tale duel

Political dog tale duel
In the RidicuList, Anderson Cooper examines which candidate's dog tale will have a greater election impact.

Justices ponder police use of drug-sniffing dogs
Franky and Aldo were not at the Supreme Court on Wednesday to defend their drug-detecting abilities, but it is likely they would have had little to say to the justices who were probing the limits and reliability of their talents when police search for contraband. The German shepherd and chocolate Labrador were in Florida, where the appeals over their work originated.

Dog attacks: Poor training blamed

Dog attacks: Poor training blamed
Nearly one in three dog owners in Britain has reported being bitten or attacked by a dog, according to the PDSA animal charity.

Justices ponder police use of drug-sniffing dogs

Justices ponder police use of drug-sniffing dogs
Franky and Aldo were not at the Supreme Court on Wednesday to defend their drug-detecting abilities, but it is likely they would have had little to say to the justices who were probing the limits and reliability of their talents when police search for contraband. The German shepherd and chocolate Labrador were in Florida, where the appeals over their work originated.

Political dog tale duel

Political dog tale duel
In the RidicuList, Anderson Cooper examines which candidate's dog tale will have a greater election impact.

Boy dies after falling into an exhibit at the Pittsburgh Zoo
A group of African painted dogs killed a young boy after he fell into their exhibit at the Pittsburgh Zoo.

Curb the doggie drama in your life
As a child, I hated playing outside. Even when we lived in picturesque Hawaii, my mom would send all the kids outdoors to play and I spent the time whining at the front door. Years later, my dog Lulu does the same thing. Once she has finished doing her business, Lulu sits by the door howling to come back inside.

Halloween safety for your pooch
I celebrate Halloween by dimming the lights and cuddling with my dog Lulu as Charlie Brown's pal Linus waits in vain for the Great Pumpkin on TV. Like poor Linus, we are part of a shrinking minority. The National Retail Federation estimates that consumers will spend a record $8 billion on Halloween festivities this year. That's a lot of Whoppers, M&Ms and Snickers bars. Pet owners will spend a whopping $370 million on costumes for the pets alone.

Smile! You're on Canine Camera!
Seth Casteel never expected his photos of dogs to make a big splash, but then again, he never expected one of his canine clients to jump into a pool during a shoot.