BELFAST, Maine - Just like their human owners, dogs suffer from stress. "The big reason for stress in dogs is our inability to understand what they are saying," Don Hanson told about 50 pet owners gathered at the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

In light of growing attendance at the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival, organizers are asking this year that people leave their dogs at home, unless they use a service dog to aid them with disabilities.

Animal shelters are filling up as hard economic times force people to surrender their pets. Some may be able to make that a last resort by applying for pet financial assistance. Many organizations allow people to fill out applications on their websites.

Iggy is a cute, well-behaved beagle who's 7 years old -- and that seems to be his problem. Many people who want to adopt a dog look for little puppies, not full-grown adults. Iggy was brought to the Humane Society because his owner's landlord said ''n

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A Jacksonville woman said she's worried about the safety of her dogs after someone broke into her Oceanway home and brutally killed some of her pets.