An 11-Year-Old Boy Meets His New Service Dog

In this and upcoming articles, Paw Nation shadows Billy Ma as he attends the Canine Assistants Training Camp to meet his new service dog and learn how the dog can help him by turning on lights, pulling his wheelchair and, hopefully, becoming his best friend.

Hotels with pets on staff

The pet-owning populous has spoken: When it's vacation time, no four-legged family member will be left behind.

Budget cuts force nonprofit's student programs on chopping block

Faced with a budget shortfall, Assistance Dogs of the West may be forced to cut more than 30 percent of its educational programs this fall.

Just a few genes define the diversity of dogs

The difference between a pug's smashed schnoz and the narrow muzzle of a dachshund depends on just one small segment of genes, according to a new study. Dog - Pets - Breeds - Recreation - Dachshund