Dogs

This might be the best thing you see today or week or maybe this month. It's a supercut of dogs at an Illinois shelter at the moment they realized they were adopted and it's a bundle of pure joy.

This week's Hometown Hero is Stephanie Hicks of Rockford, Illinois who has completely dedicated her life to helping pets and families in need.

The last time my family had pets, one of them was a black Labrador Retriever. That's why I can confirm with science that nobody loves water hoses as much as they do as a new video shows.

The Wisconsin Humane Society in Green Bay has issued a moving message for the people who left a dog tied to a fire hydrant earlier this week.

This week's Hometown Hero takes her dedication to being an animal control officer WAY past the call of duty.

Before you fire up the lawnmower this spring, make sure you check your yard for rabbit nests...or you'll be very sorry.

A new health study says your pet's kisses could contain a antibiotic-resistant superbug that easily spreads to humans.

The reason I'm asking this question is because I recently read an article about a man in India who just happens to share his food and living space with 730-plus dogs. It's okay, he lives on a farm (because that many hounds in an apartment would just be weird).

I never would have thought to dig into this topic if a friend from out of state hadn't recently (and quite randomly) asked me if Rockford is a dog or cat town, and what Illinois people prefer to have hanging around the house in the pet category.

For the first time ever we get to honor an amazing dog as this week's Hometown Hero!