Female dogs who have not been spayed go into heat about twice a year, starting when they are about 6 to 15 months old. During heat, females are receptive to mating and release mating hormones.

A matted dog found abandoned in a park was in such a bad condition that it had to be put to sleep, the RSPCA said. The charity is investigating how the dog, a seven-year-old Shih Tzu named ...

It's not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. "Lots of animals are susceptible to overheating and that can lead to really serious heat stroke when the body can't maintain safe ...

FISHERS, Ind. — The Humane Society for Hamilton County shared a positive update Wednesday morning following a call for help after the heat went out in two kennel areas, leaving 11 dogs in danger amid ...