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A dog found ties to a tree along a New York roadway has died, and authorities are looking for information on the dog's former owners.

New York is making it illegal to rent or lease a pet in the state, ending a practice that is harmful for both pet and owner.

Fifteen thousand dollars will buy you access to the President, but those same dollars could be spent in our local community and make a big difference.

It's a pet owners worst nightmare - their beloved dog stolen from a porch or yard. Unfortunately, several Utica pet owners say this is exactly what happened to them.

We've got bears and deer, and all sorts of other creatures roaming around...but perhaps nothing quite like the creature on the loose in the Southern Tier.

In CNY, the question of whether pit bulls are appropriate pets is stirring a powerful debate, with advocates on either side passionately defending their beliefs.

Pets can be a great addition to your family, but there's one important step that should be everyone's priority.

A new study from the Mayo Clinic claims your sleep is compromised when your dogs share your bed, and Central New York dog owners weigh in.

The month of November is known as 'National Adopt A Senior Pet Day.' At Stevens Swan Humane Society they are celebrating by offering a discounted rate on adoption fees for animals seven years of age, or older.

If you were ever considering getting a dog, now may be the time to do it. The Stevens-Swan Humane Society is celebrating National Dog Day by 'emptying the kennels.'

Do you remember the first time you met your best friend? This girl won't soon forget about her encounter.

Our community was shocked and saddened by the story of the pit bull puppy found chained outside earlier this week in -20 weather.  The dog, now named Apollo by the Humane Society, is recovering and the Utica police department is closing in on the owner.