What's your pet thinking?

Pets. They're always looking at you, biting you, or eating your unmentionables. But how can you tell what they're up to? This list of body sign language will help you get a grip on where your pet is at on an emotional level.

Howloween Party @emBark

Wretched retrievers, terrifying terriers, horrifying hounds, and slimy spaniels gathered for the "spookiest dog party of the year" at local canine care center emBark. The party featured a costume contest, a paw reader/fortune teller ...

5 Popular Dog Breeds for Families

Not sure which pooch is the prime pick for your family? There’s lots to consider before adding a furry member to your household. Every family is different and so is every breed. Here’s a short list of five popular dog breeds for families.

Researching Rover

local research project to make dog training more effective

emBark doggie daycare and UWEC are embarking, so to speak, on a five-month-long study examining how dogs learn, play, and retain information. emBark owner Heather Mishefske will be teaching the classes, while UWEC student Kaitlin Snider heads the res

Owney the Mail Dog (of Milwaukee) honored with stamp

Dog-lovers out there, prepare to have your heart warmed. Owney, a little mutt who road the rails in the 1890s, is being commemorated on his very own postage stamp. What’s so special about this little dog? Every mail train he hitched a ride with ...

New Wis. puppy mill law takes effect

After allegations flew that named Clark County the “puppy mill capital” of Wisconsin, politicians are now fighting back against these mills. On Wednesday, June 1st, a new law for dog sellers, rescuers and shelters that will require breeders ...

Fido & Friends Fun Run 2011

On Saturday, May 21, the Eau Claire County Humane Association held its 25th Annual Fido & Friends Fun Run in Carson Park, raising money and awareness for the ECCHA through foot- and paw-powered fun. More than 300 people and 200 dogs participated.