Anticipating Household Dangers Can Save Your Pet's Life

Household pets are adorably curious, but they can't read labels or plant their own gardens.

Tips for Choosing a Small Pet

It's fun for parents to surprise children with new small pets, like guinea pigs and hamsters. Plus, these small animals are a great first pet for kids and can teach children responsibility.

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.

Owners say ferrets are pets, officials say pest

The difference between owning a ferret in Hawaii and one in Pennsylvania can be up to three years in jail and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines.

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.

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.

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.

Decoding Cat Behavior

Cats are known as mysterious creatures. While some of the things they do can be puzzling at times, you don't have to be a super sleuth to decode your pet's behaviors.

OFFBEAT: Jackson Cirque du Soleil show heart-pounding

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Hobart pet ordinance enforcement requires community involvement, official says

HOBART | Community involvement might be necessary to help the city enforce possible new regulations regarding dangerous pets.

The Dog Grooming Academy of Northwest Indiana

Dog Grooming Academy of Northwest Indiana student Nina Lebenhagen, of Michigan City, trims the hair of Beans, a Cairn Terrior, at the Hydrant Dog grooming service in Highland. Hydrant Dog owner Mindy Trzeciak started the Dog Grooming Academy of Northwest Indiana to teach others how to groom pets.

The Dog Grooming Academy of Northwest Indiana

Students of the Dog Grooming Academy of Northwest Indiana Nina Lebenhagen, left, of Michigan City, Lisa Lipsett, center, of Michigan City, and Vanessa Bland, of Schererville, work on grooming dogs at The Hydrant in Highland.

The Dog Grooming Academy of Northwest Indiana

Dog Grooming Academy of Northwest Indiana student Vanessa Bland grooms Jesse, a Pekingese dog, during her class at The Hydrant in Highland. Hydrant owner Mindy Trazeciak started the academy to teach others how to professionally groom pets.

The Dog Grooming Academy of Northwest Indiana

The Hydrant Dog grooming service owner Mindy Trzeciak, left, helps Vanessa Bland of Schererville groom Jesse, a Pekingese dog, at the shop in Highland. Trzeciak opened the Dog Grooming Academy of Northwest Indiana to teach others how to professionally groom pets.

Chesterton Fire

A firefighter moves a hose while responding to a fire at 2136 Dogwood Lane in Chesterton, Monday, January 23, 2012.

Chesterton Fire

People hug outside the scene of a condo fire at 2136 Dogwood Lane in Chesterton, Monday, January 23, 2012.

Chesterton Fire

A Chesterton firefighter walks away from the scene of a fire in a condo at 2136 Dogwood Lane in Chesterton, Monday, January 23, 2012.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Make sure pets get proper care

My family consists of my wife, Barb, and two Alaskan malamutes -- Alce and Maggie May. These two furry family members are the third and fourth Alaskan malamutes we have had. I am positive there are a lot of people out there rolling their eyes when I include two dogs within the term of "famil…