Pets

Pets may boost heart health, association says

6:55 AM, May 10, 2013

Pets don't just make lives fuller. They may help make them longer, says an official statement from the American Heart Association.

He is a 6-year-old puggle that will cuddle right up to you, and will be the best part of your day when you take him home.

Adopt-A-Pet: Bailey needs a new home

10:39 AM, May 5, 2013

Bailey is ready to make you feel like a VIP

AKRON, Ohio -- A 7-year-old girl is hospitalized at Akron Childrens Hospital, after a dog attack Tuesday evening.

Akron: 7-year-old hospitalized after dog attack

3:41 AM, Apr 24, 2013

A little girl suffers serious wounds in a dog attack on her street.

This weeks APL Adopt-A-Pet segment features a cute little cat named Peaches.

Adopt-A-Pet: Meet Peaches

11:33 AM, Mar 31, 2013

This week's Adopt-A-Pet segment features a cute little cat named Peaches.

Portage County: Dog Warden asks for help finding owner

9:34 PM, Mar 11, 2013

Dog's owner came looking for him, but he wasn't there when he came

Dogs presumed dead after fire destroyed Canton house.

Canton: 8 dogs presumed dead in late night house fire

12:32 PM, Mar 7, 2013

Eight dogs are presumed dead after a fire totally destroyed a home in Canton Wednesday night.

Road and sidewalk salt can be dangerous to your pets, along with other winter dangers to be aware of.

Dangers to your pets from road/sidewalk salt

8:33 PM, Feb 4, 2013

Road and sidewalk salt can be dangerous to your pets, along with other winter dangers to be aware of.

Man wants a cat-free New Zealand

4:31 PM, Jan 22, 2013

Gareth Morgan has a simple dream: a New Zealand free of cats. But the environmental advocate triggered a claws-out backlash with his new anti-feline campaign.

CLEVELAND -- Convicted felon Ramone Raymone Clements was arranged in U.S. District Court.

Animal advocates react to alleged dog-shooter in court

12:29 AM, Jan 18, 2013

Convicted felon Ramone "Raymone" Clements was arranged in federal court Thursday. 

Mobile veterinarians take their practice on the road to help senior citizens 55 and older.

Vets on Wheels brings animal care to seniors

7:47 PM, Jan 14, 2013

Mobile veterinarians take their practice on the road to help senior citizens 55 and older.

Twelve fire departments in northeast Ohio are getting animal rescue oxygen mask kits to help save pets.

Twinsburg, Streetsboro, 10 other fire departments get pet rescue kits

1:09 AM, Jan 14, 2013

Twelve fire departments in northeast Ohio are getting animal rescue oxygen mask kits to help save pets.

Adopt-A-Pet: Meet Koda

Adopt-A-Pet: Meet Koda

2:03 PM, Jan 13, 2013

Meet Koda. He shakes when he is happy and loves to play.

Cleveland: Dead dogs discovered on eastside

10:10 AM, Jan 9, 2013

Someone found three dogs dead and stuffed in dog food bags Tuesday.

Elvira is a 9-year-old, 26-pound mixed breed. She is very friendly and loves to play.

Adopt A Pet: Meet Elvira

12:41 PM, Dec 16, 2012

In this week's Adopt A Pet segment, a dog from the Senior Dog Sanctuary joined us.

Dog lovers rally to help neglected pit bull.

Dog lovers rally for neglected pit bull in Lorain

2:22 PM, Dec 11, 2012

Hundreds gathered over the weekend in support for a pit bull found neglected, and nearly starving.

Authorities seize 200 dogs from western Ohio home

10:24 AM, Nov 18, 2012

Sheriff's deputies and animal rescue workers seized about 200 dogs from a western Ohio home

Hurricane Sandy: Protecting your pets

5:14 PM, Oct 29, 2012

With high winds and heavy rains approaching, here are some tips for looking after your pets and livestock.

Photos: 5th annual 'Spooky Pooch' Parade

1:25 PM, Oct 21, 2012

Downtown Lakewood was filled with pets and their owners dressed for Halloween for the 5th annual 'Spooky Pooch' parade on Saturday afternoon. All proceeds benefited the Lakewood Animal Shelter and downtown Lakewood revitalization. If you have any photos from the event please share them with WKYC.com.

It seems like Americans wont be forgetting their furry friends this Halloween. Pet owners are expected to spend $370 million to dress up Fido and Fluffy this year. Thats $40 million more than 2011.

Americans to spend $370M on pet Halloween costumes

11:59 AM, Oct 10, 2012

It seems like Americans won't be forgetting their furry friends this Halloween.

Jose is 3-years-old and a lot of fun to be around. He loves going for walks and smelling new things.

Adopt-A-Pet: Meet Julio

1:46 AM, Sep 17, 2012

Julio is 3 years old and a lot of fun to be around. He loves going for walks and smelling new things.

An event this weekend will give you a chance to help out animals in need and bring home a new friend at the same time.

Adopt Around the Clock event finds new homes for pets

12:24 PM, Sep 7, 2012

The Cleveland APL is holding its first 24-hour, mega adoption event!

The clock is ticking for an Ashland animal rescue shelter that specializes in big cats threatened in part by Ohios new exotic animal law and financial struggles.

Ashland: Tiger sanctuary closing amid financial, political trouble

2:32 AM, Sep 3, 2012

The clock is ticking for an Ashland animal rescue shelter that specializes in big cats threatened in part by Ohio's new exotic animal law and financial struggles.

GRAFTON, Ohio -- The soaring cost of hay has left many horse owners unable to afford their animals.

Grafton: Hay prices force people to give up horses

12:21 AM, Aug 29, 2012

The soaring cost of hay has left many horse owners unable to afford their animals.

Ohio shelter will stop gassing dogs

6:56 AM, Aug 15, 2012

After months of emotional debate and protests, a central Ohio county will no longer be euthanizing stray dogs with carbon-monoxide gas.

Pit bulls, dogs that some people consider dangerous, often help contribute to animal shelter overpopulation

PetFix Northeast Ohio: Low-cost spay/neuter August deals

4:14 PM, Jul 20, 2012

Pit bulls, dogs that some people consider dangerous, often help contribute to animal shelter overpopulation.

Reds' catcher show dog flees fireworks in Pa.

6:42 AM, Jul 6, 2012

A champion show dog is missing in western Pennsylvania after he was apparently startled by Independence Day fireworks.

Courtesy: Vermilion Police

Vermilion: Police K-9 Andy dies during training exercise

3:19 AM, Jun 27, 2012

Vermilion Police K-9 Andy died Tuesday during a training exercise, police confirmed.

Gail Keegan of Geauga Countys Rescue Village gave us an update on some dogs that were rescued from horrific living conditions

Geauga County: Rescue Village fundraiser helps save lives

1:17 PM, Jun 19, 2012

Gail Keegan of Geauga County's Rescue Village gave us an update on some dogs that were rescued from horrific living conditions.

Greg Willey from the Friendship APL of Lorain County stopped by with Basil.

Adopt-A-Pet: Meet Basil

1:24 PM, May 20, 2012

Basil is up for adoption.

Colleges go to the dogs for stress busters

10:15 AM, May 12, 2012

Emory University in Atlanta has become the latest college to bring dogs on campus during exams to help stressed-out students.