I used to believe that the cat was the universal pet for catching mice, rats, and other rodents. Or maybe I have watched too many Tom and Jerry episodes. It turns out that cats are not that willing to ...

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show welcomes three new breeds into its elite fold for the first time this year — and a Yonkers woman who owns two is thrilled she’ll finally get to show them off. The ...

NEW YORK — Bodies tense and noses twitching, the dogs sniff the fertile hunting ground before them: a lower Manhattan alley, grimy, dim and perfect for rats. With a terse command — “Now!” — the chase ...

NEW YORK — Bodies tensed and noses twitching, the dogs sniff the hunting ground before them: a lower Manhattan alley, grimy, dim and perfect for rats. With a terse command — "Now!" — the chase is on.

Weight-pull competitions keep surprising trainers, veterinarians, and judges. Verified results show small dogs hauling loads that look more like industrial equipment than their body size would suggest ...