Posted: 06 Mar 2011 11:21 PM PST

# pets Do you have a dog? Have you taken any naps lately? Quick, count your toes! Because—if your dog is anything like this Shiba Inu in Oregon—some of them might be missing: More »

Children, pets center stage for Sunday parades

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 09:47 PM PST

GALVESTON The second weekend of Mardi Gras wrapped up Sunday with the Childrens Parade and the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux parade.

Twister victims focus on cleanup, left-behind pets

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 05:39 PM PST

As the storm roared toward Pauline Patton's apartment, she peered out the window and saw something she wasn't ready for: A funnel cloud. Suddenly, the power went out. Rainwater poured through the ceiling. And as everything went black, she heard what sounded like a bomb exploding overhead.

Pets of the Week

Posted: 06 Mar 2011 01:37 AM PST

Humane Society of West Alabama: Cheyenne (left) is a 2-year-old boxer mix. She has a beautiful coat with brindle markings. She weighs about 60 pounds. Cheyenne thrives on attention. Cheyenne is very friendly and a true people dog. She seems to do well with other dogs but probably needs to be the dominant one. She would be fine with children, but they must be 10 or older because of her size. She ...