What exactly are purebred dogs? And why the attraction? Breeds were originally developed because humans needed dogs to help ...

The San Diego Humane Society has launched an Adoption Trial Program that allows potential adopters to take a pet home for up to two weeks before committing to an adoption.

Under the new Adoption Trial Program, "trial adopters" can pick out an "adult" animal — 7 months or older — and take it home ...

The organization is currently caring for 1,550 animals with an average length of stay of 51 days in the shelter.

Veterans seeking new friends may find one at the Helen Woodward Animal Center where military members and their families can ...