RIO DE JANEIRO — As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off on Saturday, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon characters paraded alongside their owners in one of ...

In 2012, Ohio revamped its dog laws to move away from restrictions targeted at specific types of dogs, such as pit bulls. The current law focuses on the behavior of the dogs, not the breeds.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Last month, while visiting my parents, my brother’s dog attacked my 6-year-old son. My son was running after a ball when the dog ran across the yard, knocked him over, and attacked. Luckily ...

PETAL, Miss. -- An 11-year-old is facing charges of animal cruelty after police in Mississippi said he allegedly beat a dog to death. Chico was part of the Roberts family for seven years.

Pet cloning is on the increase in China, as grieving owners turn to science to try to bring their furry friend back from the dead. An idea once "confined to the pages of science fiction", pet ...