Animal News
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Pet Food Recall Is Expanded After 70 Dogs Die
Midwestern Pet Foods Inc. expanded a voluntary recall after fatal levels of a toxin produced by mold were found in some of its products, the F.D.A. said. -
Infrared Drones, Search Parties and a Lasso: Chasing a Runaway Llama
In a season of uncommon grief and worry, people far beyond the Westchester County estate from which Gizmo escaped were all too happy to fret about something else, for a change. -
How My Pet Snake Taught Me to Really See
For most of us, snakes are as much symbol as animal. But I haven’t communed with a metaphor for all these years. -
She Saved Thousands of Best Friends. Then Covid-19 Killed Her.
Valerie Louie rescued dogs and matched them with families, including ours. These beloved pets helped countless people bear up during the pandemic, making her death a particular Covid-19 cruelty. -
How to Pet-Proof Your Holiday Decor
The holidays are a magical time even for pets, but the cheerful decor can be harmful if you’re not careful. -
U.S. to Limit Service Animals on Planes to Dogs Only
Emotional support animals are considered pets instead of service animals under the new rules, which go into effect next month. -
When the White House Was Full of Claws, Scales, Stripes and Tails
The long tradition of presidential pets is set to resume this January with two German shepherds belonging to President-elect Joe Biden. Their predecessors weren’t always cats and dogs. -
Biden's Dogs to Return Presidential Pets to the White House
President Trump was the first president not to have a White House pet in more than 100 years. Mr. Biden will bring two German shepherds, one of which was adopted from a shelter. -
A Cat Is Said to Be Joining the Bidens in the White House
The last cat to live in the White House, India, belonged to President George W. Bush. -
Pandemic Pets Are Giving Times Journalists a Boost
Some of our favorite new colleagues are four-legged and furry.