I’ve got a soft spot for the shy ones. The dogs who don’t run up barking or wagging. The ones who shrink into corners, hoping ...

In a rather heartbreaking bit of news, an adorable Pit Bull puppy named Dixon was returned to the animal shelter that his would-be family adopted him from because he jumped up to “hug” people ...

Why don’t dogs enjoy a hug? “More so with larger breeds ... They also have the uncanny ability to connect us with other dog people, expanding our friend group. Having a dog requires structure ...

Byron Thanarayen and his wife Melissa are hugging their pups tight after their toy Pomeranian Chucky nearly drowned in their pool last week Digital News Writer, PEOPLE Byron Thanarayen and his ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Grab your pups, it’s National Hug Your Dog Day! National Hug Your Dog Day falls on Wednesday, April 10. Research says that hugging your pet can release oxytocin.

National Hug Your Dog Day, observed annually on April 10th, is a heartfelt holiday dedicated to honoring the special bond between humans and our canine companions. It might sound silly ...

But people haven’t been the only ones affected ... flood-rescued pup who’d lost his family. The dog began hugging Mathias’ leg for comfort. “When the report came on, I was at work but ...