Posted: 19 Sep 2010 10:12 PM PDT

Next time Fido is up for a ride in the car, think again. More than half of pet owners have participated in a distracted driving incident with their pet in the vehicle, ranging from having their pet in their lap to giving it food or water or playing with it, a survey from AAA reported last month. And most people drive with their pets unrestrained. Experts say harnessing or crating the pet can ...

Alexandra Burke - Alexandra Burkes Adoring Animals

Posted: 19 Sep 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Alexandra Burke's pets are in love.The 'Start Without You' singer recently bought a cat to keep her dog Alfie company and is amazed at how well they...

Pets living longer in modern age

Posted: 19 Sep 2010 09:39 PM PDT

Time has taken a toll on Shags -- a poodle/Shih Tzu mix who turns 20 next April. That's nearly 140 in dog years, if the old formula holds true. But Richard Rhodes, an orthopedic surgeon, isn't about to let go of the smallest member of his family. Loyalty works both ways.

Maggie on Monday: Did Mommy lose the dog?

Posted: 19 Sep 2010 09:11 PM PDT

The dog. I knew having a dog would present its fair share ofadventures, but I never realized how many.