Dog Scouts of America answer the call for community service

Alex, a young golden retriever, is one of the members of the Dallas-Fort Worth Dog Scouts of America. According to its website, the mission of the Dog Scouts of America is “to improve the lives of dogs, their owners and society through humane education, positive training and community involvement.” The scouts are a national organization with a large troop in the Metroplex.

Police: Man tries to neuter his dog

Police say charges are pending against the owner of a golden retriever puppy who they say caused serious injury to the dog when he tried to neuter him at home.

Dressed to the canines

Tucker Cole wore his favorite purple tie, and Noelle borrowed her mom's red Valentino pumps. Why? Because it's...

Colleges go to the dogs for stress busters

Just down the hall from the reference desk at Emory University's law library in a room housing antique legal texts is Stanley the golden retriever puppy, barking his head off.

Elizabeth Dobler: Books about dogs are great for summer

Dogs may be considered man's best friend, but in these books, dogs are the stars. "Pick a Pup" by Marsha Wilson Chall, illustrated by Jed Henry, Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2011, ages 2-5.