The Animal Care and Control Team will enforce the legislation, but officials also urged the public to report bad actors.

At the federal level, we have championed reforms to strengthen standards of care under the Animal Welfare Act, increase USDA inspection funding, and advance bipartisan legislation such as the Puppy ...

Pure-bred dogs have been regarded as superior to crossbreeds or what some people refer to as mutts. However, we now understand that producing purebred dogs has drawbacks. The lack of variety in the ...

A veterinarian told Newsweek size alone doesn’t determine how much exercise a dog really needs.

The five-year-old bully breed mix has had a tough start in life, and is hoping for a happier ending this time.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — South Carolina's legislative session is set to resume on Jan. 13, and Sen. Deon Tedder is advocating for new protections for dogs through the "Humane Dog Breeding Act." The ...

Two Oklahoma House bills would increase licensing requirements for commercial pet breeders and limit the number of intact females non-commercial breeders may own.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Whether you own a mix-breed dog or have adopted a mystery-breed shelter ...