Pets

Squat silhouettes in the salty surf make this annual meet-up especially spunky.

Make a fetching flower collar for your Fido at the Dogs Without Borders fundraiser.

Kimie Smothermon runs the Guinea Pig Sanctuary in Salisbury, one of the few operations in the U.S. dedicated to abandoned guinea pigs.

Animal and law enforcement officers will be cracking down on illegal breeding and animal sales in and around Skid Row, it was announced Wednesday.

Brett Endes, dog training expert and host of “The Untrainables,” is partnering with NBCUniversal Local’s Clear the Shelters to share what families need to know about bringing their new shelter dog home.

It’s the end of the season and SoCal’s shaggiest swimmers are seeking a refreshing dip.

They thought their cat died in an apartment fire. When the resilient cat was found days later, Ryder Mathis was left “speechless.”

Trainers can offer various approaches to dog training, ranging from aversion training to the use of electronic collars.

#VEG_Partner California Live’s Amber visits the new VEG ER for Pets location in Rancho Cucamonga with Dr. Noe Galvan to explore compassionate customer-focused emergency care that helps people and their pets when they need it most. Learn more at veg.com

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says up to 150,000 dogs are bitten by poisonous snakes each year.

Pasadena Humane wants to help adult animals find families and people to love. This video was broadcast during the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Fall for an adult dog or cat — think six months or older — at the animal center; almost 100 animals currently need homes.

The dog was trapped inside the drainage pipe for two hours, his owner said. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Stop in any See’s Candies, all August long, and your pup will enjoy a free treat.

California Live’s Amber Pfister is at Pasadena Humane introducing us to Lois, our pet of the month for July! Lois is a Labrador-Husky mix looking for her furrever home!

Dog agility performances, a huge ball pit, dog vendors, and a spiffy-up “SPAW” will pup up near the lake.

If you’re feeling the impact of the wildfire smoke, chances are your pets feel it, too.

The animal-championing center is remembering founder Wallis Annenberg via the heartfelt promotion.

New World screwworm cases in dogs in Texas and New Mexico are prompting warnings from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals.

Dress up your dog as his or her favorite pop culture character and trot for the Balboa Park bash.