Charles County's Animal Matters Hearing Board on Jan. 6, 2026, ruled on cases involving roaming pets, a dog bite and impoundments, imposing fines and abatements for violations of local animal codes.

Toddlers can pick up new words just by overhearing conversations. Now, new research suggests that some intelligent dogs can expand their vocabulary in just the same way.

The Palm Springs Air Museum was the venue for the 16th annual Men of the Desert fashion show and luncheon, held Dec. 7. The ...

The Freeman is once again looking for great photos of Hudson Valley pets. The best photos will be published in print on Feb.

Meet Hera, a sweet tuxedo girl with a resilient heart.

New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are becoming available.

Daisy is looking for a calm, quiet home without kids, where she can relax and feel comfortable. If that sounds like your ...

In many households, it’s a forbidden four-letter word. It can’t be uttered aloud, only spelled, so those within earshot don’t ...

The couch is where a lot of things go to get lost forever, and dogs pick up on that pretty quickly. When one German Shepherd ...