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Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:56 PM CDT
|By Robert Castillo and Jordan Gartner
A woman says her dog has recently given birth to more than 20 puppies.
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Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:52 PM CDT
|By Alejandra Hernández
The Jackson County Humane Society is trying to keep 16 dogs from being euthanized.
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Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By WXIX staff and Jordan Gartner
A dog has been reunited with its original owner after being rehomed multiple times and moved thousands of miles away.
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Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:43 PM CDT
|By Jacob Gallant
A former Fayette County Animal Control officer is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after remains were found in his backyard.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:23 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Carole Baskin, who appeared in the Netflix documentary “Tiger King,” will speak at a wildlife sanctuary fundraiser.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:03 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
According to a Facebook post from JAC, beefy wiggle butt Wendell Parker has officially been brought into their facility after weeks of employees checking up on the dog and looking after his wellbeing.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:51 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Kennett Humane Department and police are searching for the person who poured scalding hot liquid on a puppy.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 3:06 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Those wishing to become veterinarians will no longer need to leave the state of Arkansas for their education.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 8:48 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
A fundraiser was held by Big Heart Animal Rescue on Sunday.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 11:22 AM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A Craighead Electric Cooperative lineman went to great lengths and heights to rescue a baby owl blown from its nest.
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Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:46 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
A couple in Lake City took matters into their own hands when trying to rescue a cat stuck up a tree.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 8:22 AM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
The walk-in clinic will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the humane society, 6111 E. Highland Dr.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 10:27 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernández
Jonesboro Animal Control and Northeast Arkansans for Animals partnered up to bring a low-cost vaccination.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
House Bill 1182 would give veterinary technician specialists the ability to do more to help their veterinarian, such as write prescriptions.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 8:13 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
With the winter weather bringing along cold temperatures, animal shelters in Arkansas are working to make sure pets are safe during this time.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 9:52 PM CST
|By Lauren Schwentker
A West Plains man lost thousands of dollars after trying to buy a puppy from an online business that goes by the name “Royal City Paw.”
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:18 PM CST
|By CNN Newsource Staff
A dog is setting records at 23 years old.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:24 PM CST
|By Mike Mohundro
Toxic plants include poinsettias, mistletoe, holly and more.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 6:34 PM CST
|By Marc Robbins
Dog owners across the country are dealing with a rise in the cases of dog flu.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 8:45 PM CST
|By Alejandra Hernandez
Pets are a popular gift during the holiday season, but many shelters see the pets come back after.The Northeast Arkansas Humane Society said that about 2 out of 10 pets are brough back to the shelter when they’re adopted during the holidays.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 12:30 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Northeast Arkansas Humane Society and Jonesboro Animal Control are looking to clear their kennels ahead of the holidays.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 8:59 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
If you need to get your pets vaccinated, there’s a clinic in Jonesboro with your name on it.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 8:18 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
New therapy dog Renley started her first day at Salem School District on Monday.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM CDT
|By CNN
Petting a dog showed a boost in brain activity, according to a study.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 11:05 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A Northeast Arkansas Alpaca is back on its feet after getting a prosthetic.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 11:51 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Pet owners have just a little more than a week to register for an upcoming low-cost pet vaccination clinic.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 6:56 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Officers had quite a time containing a couple of colorful friends on Wednesday morning.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 12:56 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Mencka is a mild-mannered miss with a sweet disposition that just loves people.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 3:28 PM CDT
|By KMOV Staff and Jordan Gartner
A frantic search was underway in the St. Louis area for an extremely rare dog.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 11:06 AM CDT
|By Christine Stanwood
A dog that loves to hang out on the roof is becoming the talk of the town in Glendale, Arizona.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2022 at 9:44 PM CDT
|By Christopher Cheatham
Thirty-three animals were rescued from one property by Animal Rescue Corps.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 3:26 PM CDT
|By CNN staff
New research from Japanese scientists suggests a dog’s eyes may well up with tears of happiness when reunited with its owner after an absence.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 5:01 PM CDT
|By Noah Tucker and Gray News staff
Janus cats are extremely rare, with only a few known cases in the modern era.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 2:55 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
Jeff Bohnert had all but given up on seeing his poodle-hound mix again after she went missing in early June. Two months later, he got a text from a neighbor: People exploring a nearby cave found a dog. Could it be Abby?
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 3:12 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A Jonesboro family’s furry friend is a patriotic pup.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2022 at 7:52 PM CDT
|By Danica Sauter
The state veterinarian issued an alert advising horse owners to be aware of Potomac Horse Fever, after there were three cases in the Middle Tennessee area.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Griffin DeMarrais
Finding some help for your furry friend might be harder than usual, as veterinary clinics around the area are struggling to keep up with the high demand.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 11:22 PM CDT
|By Kaitlyn Schumacher
If you are going to take the dog out for a walk, you will want to make sure to protect its paws.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 6:40 PM CDT
|By Diana Davis
With temperatures getting hotter, finding a home for a pet is more important than ever.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
As the Summer season continues, animal control units are reaching their limits across Northeast Arkansas.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By Imani Williams
Over the past seven days, the Kennett Humane Department has found over 20 dogs and puppies, most being cases of animal abandonment and neglect.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 7:20 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Officials in Southeast Missouri are investigating an animal neglect and abandonment case after two puppies were found.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 7:04 PM CDT
|By Jace Passmore
As many pets often go missing on the Fourth of July, a Region 8 animal shelter is emphasizing a new technology.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 5:44 AM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
A mural on the side of a new business brightens downtown Dexter and honors man’s best friend.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 4:34 AM CDT
|By KCCI staff
Inflation is hitting pet owners, forcing some to surrender their pets to local animal shelters.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 1:48 PM CDT
|By Avery Williams and Andrew McMunn
If dogs really are man’s best friend, a fire department in Ohio just earned nine new pals.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 11:10 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Police cited two Bono residents with animal cruelty after finding a starving dog chained up in their backyard.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 5:14 AM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
The group said it rescued 22 animals from “inhumane conditions in record-breaking heat.”
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 5:31 AM CDT
|By Walter Murphy
Most of the animals are temporarily being re-homed to nearby boarding facilities and rescues until the A/C unit can be replaced, which they expect will be Thursday.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 5:27 PM CDT
|By Nicki Clark
Before you go for your walk, you may want to take some precautions.