Losing a beloved pet can be one of the most emotional experiences for any owner. For many, dogs are more than just companions; they’re part of the family. And sometimes, just when the loss feels too ...

Humans have a part in why domestic dogs have different ears than their wild relatives Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously ...

The dogs deployed by the Transportation Security Administration at airports nationwide use their noses to sniff out explosives and contraband. But pooches selected for duty these days are picked not ...

Hundreds of dogs report for duty at airports across the country, trained to sniff out bombs and other explosives for the Transportation Security Administration. Many have ears that hang low, ...