Former Chesterton resident reunited with dog after tornado

Former Chesterton resident Pam Chandler is reunited with her dog, Abby, after they were separated during Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla.

Giffith police launch K-9 patrol

Officer Robert Gutierrez shows off Gino, his canine partner, on Monday to AT&T Indiana President George Fleetwood at Jedi's Garden in Griffith.

Giffith police launch K-9 patrol

Griffith police K-9 Officer Robert Gutierrez and Gino romp outside of Jedi's Garden before being presented inside.

Police investigate allegations of animal cruelty in Westville

LAPORTE COUNTY | Police are pursuing charges against a Westville area man who is suspected of beating his dog for killing one of the chickens he keeps at his mobile home.

Dog, hamster die in Michigan City house fire

MICHIGAN CITY | A pet hamster and dog died in a house fire near Michigan City on Sunday night.

Tips for Bringing Home a Puppy

Seventeen million Americans bring home a new pet each year, according to the American Humane Association - and a lot of those pets are adorable puppies.

'Hounds About Town' to benefit county animal shelter

VALPARAISO | Downtown Valparaiso could be going to the dogs this spring.

Hobart police canine division welcomes two new dogs

HOBART | The Hobart police canine division recently welcomed two new dogs, Spike and Scout.

Dental Health Matters for Pets Too

"Want your dog to live a longer happier life? The answer is simple. Keep pets' teeth and gums in tip top shape," stresses Dr. Van Horn.

How to Make Your Home Pet Friendly

Whether you're a new dog owner or you and your pooch have been best pals for years, there's always room to make your home more pet friendly.

Singer Patti Page in 1953

Singer Patti Page cuddles a cocker spaniel to be given away during her appearance, April 27, 1953 at the Chicago Theater as promotion for her new song about a dog.

Florida is a vacation paradise for dogs

With miles of sandy beaches, endless winter sunshine and a laid-back vibe, there's no reason to leave your four-legged friend behind when you vacation in Florida.

Buster gets lucky after fall into frozen pond

MICHIGAN CITY | Buster was back in good spirits Thursday after coming about as close to death as it gets after plunging through thin ice.

Holiday gifts for pets following high-tech trend

A holiday present for Fido or Fluffy used to be an extra table scrap or a new squeeze toy. But as with gifts for their human counterparts, pet presents are becoming increasingly high-tech.

Django, partner ready to collar criminals

Munster Officer Brian Hernandez keeps his K-9 partner Django fit with some exercise in the police parking lot.

Django, partner ready to collar criminals

Munster Officer Brian Hernandez trains with his new K-9 officer partner Django.

Django, partner ready to collar criminals

Django is a K-9 officer for the Munster Police Department.

Growing animal rescue group is work of teen actor

The person behind one of the country's fastest-growing animal rescues can't even vote yet. And neither can most of the people leading its 10 chapters across the nation.

Dog that attacked child should have been euthanized

The Oct. 2 story that reported the Porter County Sheriff's Department was seeking animal cruelty charges against a father who fatally attacked a dog after the dog had bitten the man's 6-year old child in the face left me dumbfounded.

Big Dog Trucking, Paul Williams

Paul Williams, of Big Dog Transportation, is shown in his Merrillville office. The transportation company provides van, flatbed, double drop and specialized trucking throughout U.S., Canada and Mexico. Big Dog Trucking was named Client of the Year by the Northwest Indiana Small Business Deve…