Problem Pets: Attacks by loose dogs are an issue

Benjie, an 18-month old golden retriever, is an energetic pup who has lately been the center of a series of unprovoked incidents, the latest of which landed a neighbor dog in the pound. Though Benjie recovered quickly from the most recent attack by the neighbor dog that left him with minor scratches, the ongoing troubles greatly distressed his family and added to the workload of police.

Sen. Proposing Registry of Pet Abusers

The owner of a golden retriever puppy shot and killed this month in Middletown traveled to Annapolis on Thursday to support a bill that would require convicted animal abusers to enter their names in a publicly accessible registry.

Senator, resident push pet-abuse registry bill

The owner of a golden retriever puppy shot and killed this month in Middletown traveled to Annapolis on Thursday to support a bill that would require convicted animal abusers to enter their names in a publicly accessible registry

Dog Breaks Sock Catching Record: Cute/Ridiculous Animal Thing Of The Day (VIDEO)

You might have read on all of the sock-catching web forums and message boards that Drake the Golden Retriever's personal record had peaked at five socks in the mouth and he wouldn't be able to beat it, but you'd have heard wrong.

Is surgery best option for 1-year-old's ACL tear?

Q: Our 50-pound, 1-year-old shar-pei/golden retriever mix was diagnosed with an ACL tear in the rear hind leg. The treatment recommendation is a TPLO surgery. We are looking for feedback regarding recovery, likelihood...

Buttoned Up: Learn to back away from digital devices

A few years ago, Disney Pixar released the movie "Up." It's a sweet little film about a rather crotchety old widower and a young scout who accidentally end up on an adventure together. Not long after they touch down in a far-off land they are greeted by a dog named Dug. He's a lovable golden retriever who bounds affectionately into their arms and then shocks them both when he speaks English via ...