Many rescue animals carry scars from their pasts, and adjusting to a new life isn’t always easy. Some struggle with loud ...

Josie the Pit Bull is a great example of what can happen when love and patience are applied over time, but it was a journey to get there.

A good Samaritan responded to the dog's pleas and took the canine's puppy to the vet Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously ...

While many people look forward to the booming fireworks on the Fourth of July, pets often fear them and sometimes run away from home because of the loud noises. To help runaway pets during the holiday ...

Do you let your dogs off their leash when you’re out with them? Dogs love spending time off-leash when it’s safe and legal to do so, but many dog parents are reluctant to let their pups run off on a ...

Chey has the same reaction every time staff try to take her outside. She lies flat on the ground, eyes closed and shaking ...

That’s why, when a pit bull is adopted I celebrate. I can’t tell you how many pit bull adoption stories I have heard where the new family tells me they were apprehensive at first but now love their ...