http://www.post-gazette.com/ 2013-05-18T13:32:17-04:00 The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/pet-stories/stolen-cat-returned-to-pittsburgh-8-year-old-687741/ 2013-05-16T00:04:03-04:00 2013-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

Pittsburgh police arrested an Allentown man Wednesday on charges he stole his 8-year-old neighbor's cat.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/pets/pet-tales-the-tale-of-lucy-and-otis-687153/ 2013-05-11T00:06:38-04:00 Linda Wilson Fuoco LFuoco@post-gazette.com 2013-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

Otis the bloodhound, others pitch in to help Lucy the lost cat find her way back to Bethel Park.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/pets/pet-tales-service-dog-a-lifesaver-for-veteran-with-ptsd-686243/ 2013-05-04T00:14:58-04:00 Linda Wilson Fuoco LFuoco@post-gazette.com 2013-05-04T00:00:00-04:00

For a man with a new service dog, "1968" exhibit at History Center reminds him how his life changed in Vietnam.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/pets/pet-tales-trouble-for-a-big-dogs-rescue-operation-685196/ 2013-04-27T00:03:27-04:00 Linda Wilson Fuoco LFuoco@post-gazette.com 2013-04-27T00:00:00-04:00

A nonprofit rescue for giant dogs is facing zoning challenges from New Sewickley Township.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/pets/pet-tales-dog-came-to-veterans-aid-684261/ 2013-04-20T00:16:12-04:00 Linda Wilson Fuoco LFuoco@post-gazette.com 2013-04-20T00:00:00-04:00

Author, Army veteran says his service dog helps him cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-south/in-relay-fashion-volunteers-run-a-leg-to-deliver-homeless-pets-to-loving-owners-683931/ 2013-04-18T00:15:45-04:00 2013-04-18T00:00:00-04:00

Cars, vans and airplanes transport the animals distances short and long to new owners. Most are dogs, but the passengers can be more exotic.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/pets/pet-tales-be-safe-and-go-to-class-683282/ 2013-04-13T00:13:21-04:00 Linda Wilson Fuoco LFuoco@post-gazette.com 2013-04-13T00:00:00-04:00

Aggression classes packed with tips for dog owners.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/pets/pet-tales-cruising-cats-drive-into-tv-ads-682309/ 2013-04-06T00:08:38-04:00 Linda Wilson Fuoco LFuoco@post-gazette.com 2013-04-06T00:00:00-04:00

Two local cats are appearing in local and national TV ads.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/opinion/perspectives/saturday-diary-yes-cats-are-killers-what-else-is-new-682298/ 2013-04-06T00:05:52-04:00 Bob Hoover bhoover@post-gazette.com 2013-04-06T00:00:00-04:00

The media is full of the revelation about cats that well-seasoned owners have known for a long time -- cats are killing machines.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/pet-stories/pet-notes-shelter-on-wheels-carries-message-681436/ 2013-03-30T00:10:58-04:00 2013-03-30T00:00:00-04:00

"Shelter on wheels" stopping in North Fayette on Thursday; Biscuit Bingo set for next Saturday.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/pets/pet-tales-retrievers-recovery-uplifting-to-owner-680487/ 2013-03-23T00:08:08-04:00 Linda Wilson Fuoco LFuoco@post-gazette.com 2013-03-23T00:00:00-04:00

Dudley the golden retriever isn't fast but his attitude is inspiring to one West End woman and many others.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/pets/massachusetts-pet-lover-intrigued-by-chickens-679529/ 2013-03-16T00:09:25-04:00 Linda Wilson Fuoco LFuoco@post-gazette.com 2013-03-16T00:00:00-04:00

Author, artist Lauren Scheuer tells tales of the soulful chickens that share her life.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/pennsylvania-legislation-would-toughen-penalties-for-killing-pets-678806/ 2013-03-11T00:10:27-04:00 2013-03-11T00:00:00-04:00

Sen. Andy Dinniman introduced two bills that could increase civil damages and restrict the circumstances where killing a pet is justified.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/pets/pet-tales-be-cautious-in-giving-pet-bunnies-as-gifts-678577/ 2013-03-09T00:18:53-05:00 Linda Wilson Fuoco LFuoco@post-gazette.com 2013-03-09T00:00:00-05:00

Rabbits make quiet, cuddly, charming pets for many people, but there are always sad tales surrounding bunnies given as Easter gifts.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/region/no-bones-about-it-labrador-is-top-dog-in-allegheny-county-677840/ 2013-03-04T00:20:29-05:00 2013-03-04T00:00:00-05:00

Dog license data from the Allegheny County Treasurer's office show that we're more alike than different when it comes to our canines.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/pets/pet-tales-once-again-labs-rule-677543/ 2013-03-02T00:16:53-05:00 Linda Wilson Fuoco LFuoco@post-gazette.com 2013-03-02T00:00:00-05:00

Labrador retrievers are the top dog in our hearts in national, local rankings, according to the American Kennel Club.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/pets/pet-tales-dogs-help-autistic-children-676538/ 2013-02-23T00:08:50-05:00 Linda Wilson Fuoco LFuoco@post-gazette.com 2013-02-23T00:00:00-05:00

Perfect Fit Canines brings together dogs and children with autism in hopes of avoiding "meltdowns."