Justin Bieber's monkey becomes German property

BERLIN (AP) — Justin Bieber's pet monkey is no longer his.

Dogs give comfort — and controversy — in court

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The twins were 7, shy and scared. Talking was tough and describing what happened nearly impossible.

Lily Tomlin speaks up for elephants in documentary

Lily Tomlin's admiration for elephants began when she met Ruby and Billy.

Illinois Senate narrowly favors puppy lemon law

SPRINGFIELD | Illinoisans who go to a pet store and buy a dog or cat that turns out to be seriously ill would have additional legal remedies under a proposal approved Wednesday in the Illinois Senate.

New center offers help for dogs consumed by fear

This week, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals opens its Behavioral Rehabilitation Center at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison, N.J.

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.

Meltdown: Ice thaw for slippery sidewalks includes salty consideration

Valparaiso University student Abby Accettura said she plans her winter footwear based on how much "white" she sees on the sidewalk outside her window.

OFFBEAT: 'The Jackson 5ive' Saturday cartoon show finally on DVD

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Valparaiso dog featured on Chicago TV

VALPARAISO | Piper has been discovered.

Local pets featured in calendar

CROWN POINT | For the third year, Geisen Pet Loss Centre has received hundreds of gifts from the pet community – in the form of photos.

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.

Adventure for skateboarding cockatiel

Frank and Kim Alonso hold their pet cockatiel named Tango at their home in Lombard, Ill. The pet flew away Thanksgiving morning, got stuck in a handful of trees, was chased by a hawk and braved temperatures much colder than ideal before being warmed and cared for by a woman from Minneapolis …

Adventure for skateboarding cockatiel

Tango, a pet cockatiel owned by Frank and Kim Alonso, of Lombard, Ill., rides a skateboard at their home. The pet flew away Thanksgiving morning, got stuck in a handful of trees, was chased by a hawk and braved temperatures much colder than ideal before being warmed and cared for by a woman …

Adventure for skateboarding cockatiel as Lombard owners finally reunite with bird that flew away Thanksgiving morning

LOMBARD, Ill. | Consider the adventure of Tango, the skateboarding cockatiel.

Santa has tails wagging at Welcome Center

Pets pose with Santa

Pets and owners visited with Santa at the Indiana Welcome Center as part of the center's Wag Your Tail Wednesdays promotion.

Santa has tails wagging at Welcome Center

Santa shares a tender moment with Bella during Wag Your Tails Wednesday at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond. The event benefits local animal shelters such as this week's recipient, Hounds Rescue of Schererville.