Pets and the Media

Two Animal Advocates Crack Finals for CNN Hero of the Year, 2025

Two Animal Advocates Crack Finals for CNN Hero of the Year, 2025

Therapy Dogs for First Responders and large-scale rescue from deplorable conditions mark CNN 2025 Heroes of the Year.

Police Use Dog to Extract False Murder Confession

Police Use Dog to Extract False Murder Confession

“I’ve never, ever seen a situation where the police bring a dog . . . into an interrogation room and use it as a tool to seek a confession,” said Jeff Noble, a Perez-hired police expert. “It’s unconscionable.”

Love Drives Lost Dogs' Survival for Months, Years

Love Drives Lost Dogs' Survival for Months, Years

Microchips — or just plain grit — link lost dogs with their humans.

Dog Left for Dead Gives Lesson in Thanks

Dog Left for Dead Gives Lesson in Thanks

“It’s probably one of the most shocking things I’ve seen since I’ve been here.” — Darren Ullmann, Director of CCHS.

Portland Dogs Hospitalized by Fentanyl Poisoning

Portland Dogs Hospitalized by Fentanyl Poisoning

Add animal companions poisoned by human addiction and we have a blueprint for commerce through which few would brave with their pets.