Best Friends Animal Society hopes that the other 49 states will follow Delaware’s new standard by 2025.

DOGS
Dogs can do some pretty amazing things. Just look at your own, who comes when you call, sits when you say so, and knows enough to only chew up your last-season footwear. History is filled with tales of highly accomplished canines.
The popular dehydrated dog treat has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 33 states. Here's why you shouldn't even be touching one.
With their amazing sense of smell and boundless energy, some shelter dogs are the perfect candidates for tracking and protecting endangered species.
Four canine breeds commonly used as working dogs by the U.S. military are showcased in a new set of Forever stamps from USPS.
You know mutts are adorable, but do you know how (if at all) they differ from mixed-breed, designer, and/or purebred dogs?
Adopting a rescue dog is a big commitment. How I Met My Dog makes sure you go home with the perfect pup.
A new study shows that those puppy-playtime programs colleges host during finals season can actually be effective in just a few minutes.
As much as some Potterheads may wish they could have some of the animals from Harry Potter, whether it be a half-kneazle or a hippogriff, realistically, most of those creatures have to remain in the world of fantasy.
Many grain-free dog food brands billed as healthier options have been linked to a rise in heart disease cases among dogs in recent years.
Before traveling with a pet this summer, whether by plane or car, read these tips from an expert veterinarian.
Life after the police force or military can be hard for working dogs. Mission K9 Rescue gives them the treatment and stability they deserve in retirement.
Dog owners are starting to get ecstatic with bring your dog to work day coming up on June 21. Having a pet at work can seem like another job to handle, but it is actually the quite opposite.
The dryer sheets found in laundry hampers aren't safe for cats or dogs to ingest or even touch. Here's why.
Yes, that pup in the park is adorable. But there's a specific protocol you should follow when approaching dogs you haven't met before.
The bill would require people convicted of animal cruelty to be registered in a database that would prevent them from owning another animal for 15 years.
K9 Cinemas invites moviegoers—both human and canine—to watch classic films on the big screen. And the best part for the human members of this couple? Your $15 ticket includes bottomless wine or whiskey.
Anxious travelers passing through Scotland's Aberdeen Airport will soon have the option to go to a "canine crew" of therapy dogs for comfort.
If passed, law students and pro bono lawyers would be permitted to work on animal abuse cases as advocates.
Whether or not you're ready to commit to adding a new member to your family, there are plenty of ways to support shelters on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day.
As the resident "Bark Ranger" at Glacier National Park in Montana, Gracie helps protect both humans and wildlife.
"Are you a cat or a dog person?" is a common ice-breaker. As it turns out, there might actually be meaningful differences between the two groups of pet parents.