News Dog-killer Noem tries a new excuse: I was protecting my children Mark Frauenfelder

dogs Seattle man's best birthday celebration ever: petting strange dogs in park (video) Popkin

Science Barkoo and Chrisco dog treats giving dogs "werewolf syndrome" Gail Sherman

animals Corgi race is exactly as chaotic as it sounds Gail Sherman

Study shows your sweet baby pit bull might be the least problematic thing about you Ellsworth Toohey

Ashes to affection: two months after the Palisades fire a cat is reunited with her owner (video) Jason Weisberger

politics Mardi Gras revelers boo Cybertrucks invading parade routes Jennifer Sandlin

protest Teslas vandalized nationally as angry protest grows Jason Weisberger

cuisine Dunkin' runs out of donuts Rob Beschizza

public health As avian flu spreads, backyard chicken groups share conspiracy theories Jennifer Sandlin

dogs Missing dog returns home, rings doorbell Gail Sherman

AI I interviewed the AI ghost of a famous dead porn star Thom Dunn

delightful creatures Excited pup tries running thru mirror to greet person — keeps bumping into obnoxious "dog" in the way (video) Carla Sinclair

snakes Forget goat yoga, now you can ssssstretch with pythons Allan Rose Hill

books Patrick McDonnell's charming new "Mutts" book Ruben Bolling

publishing The Onion will be back in print Rob Beschizza

pets Elizabeth Warren targets private equity in veterinary care Gail Sherman

dogs Canine master of cuisine starts house fire (video) Ruben Bolling

law Indianapolis Animal Care Services fires workers who checked whether adopters had cruelty convictions Rob Beschizza

protests Chicken parade protests proposed chicken limit Rob Beschizza