Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.

A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.

• 8H ago

Dog a "CPR Hero" for helping save owner's life during cardiac arrest

A couple say Polly the golden retriever was so "in tune" with her owner, she helped save his life when his heart stopped in the middle of the night.

• Nov 25

Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.

Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.

• Nov 25

Dog starts house fire while chewing on battery

In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a house fire broke out after the family's dog chewed on a phone charger, which ignited. Dave Malkoff has the story.

• Oct 15
• 01:55

"People's" cutest rescue dog revealed

First on "CBS Mornings," Bastian takes home the title of "People's" World's Cutest Rescue Dog. His owner, Joelle, shares their story.

• Oct 8
• 03:05

50 years since invention of service dog concept

When Bonnie Bergin was traveling overseas, she witnessed donkeys and burros being used to help people with disabilities get around. That wouldn't work here in the U.S., she thought, but it gave her an idea: the service dog. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Oct 7
• 01:37

The rescue dog that runs ultramarathons

Meet Jellybean, a dog rescued from a shelter in Sacramento who has now run seven marathons and two ultramarathons. Itay Hod reports.

• Sep 28
• 02:23

Dog leads rescuers to leash before escaping fire

After firefighters and police raced to the scene of a house fire in Aurora, Illinois, they found a very good boy waiting to be rescued -- but not without first leading them to his leash.

• Sep 18
• 01:39

Police dog dies after being left in hot car in Hawaii: "Preventable tragedy"

A police dog died after being left unattended inside a hot car, according to the department where the dog had served since 2021.

• Sep 10

Pets now allowed to live in some college dorms

Several colleges and universities across the U.S. are now allowing students to live with dogs and cats as a means of reducing stress, anxiety, and homesickness. Jediah Cummins, executive director of housing at the University of Northern Colorado, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Sep 4
• 05:24

Celebrating amazing pups on National Dog Day

National Dog Day was established 21 years ago to raise awareness of the many dogs in need of a human, but it's also a day to recognize how much we humans need dogs.

• Aug 26
• 01:28

Owners of boarding facility charged in deaths of 21 dogs

Authorities said 21 dogs were found dead at Anastasia's Acres Dog Boarding Facility. One dog was found alive and taken to a veterinarian for treatment.

• Aug 26

An anti-aging pill for dogs?

Itay Hod reports on a biotech company in California working on a pill designed to help dogs stick around a little longer.

• Aug 24
• 02:18

The Uplift: A kingly grad

A recent graduate leaves his commencement ceremony for his place of work, Burger King, and ends up helping out his coworkers - while still in his graduation gown. Now, he's being honored for his selfless act.

• Jul 5
• 21:45

Dogs sniff out spotted lanternflies

Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species that have infested trees all over the U.S. within the last decade. Some dogs are helping to hunt down the lanternflies, sniffing out eggs before they hatch.

• Jul 19
• 03:51

CBP beagle Freddie recovering from attack

Freddie the beagle, a Customs and Border Protection canine, was violently kicked by a traveler in June at Virginia's Dulles Airport. Freddie and his handler, Melissa Snyder, join "The Takeout" to discuss the incident and Freddie's recovery.

• Jul 8
• 05:50

Hero police dog killed by food laced with nails: "Vile attack"

Bruno's trainer urged police to "find the killers before I do."

• Jul 8

Hiker saved thanks to pet Chihuahua after plunging into Swiss glacier

Rescuers are crediting a hiker's long-haired Chihuahua for helping them find him in a crevasse after he plunged into a Swiss glacier.

• Jul 7

Keeping pets safe on Fourth of July

July Fourth and its fireworks can be a nightmare for some cats, dogs and other animals. Michelle Williams, senior manager of public relations and marketing for Canine Companions, joins CBS News to discuss.

• Jul 3
• 03:53

Father's Day tribute to formerly reluctant dog dads

This Father's Day, Steve Hartman tells the story of his profound conversion from a reluctant dog dad to his dog's best friend.

• Jun 13
• 02:39

Dogs and bone cancer

Comparative oncology, a rapidly-growing field of cancer research, pairs veterinarians with human doctors in the fight against cancer. Because certain cancers in dogs and people share striking similarities, the hope is that a new treatment for dogs, if successful, could be applied to people, too. Susan Spencer reports.

• Mar 12, 2017
• 02:28

"The Dogist" talks new book, online fame

The U.S. is dog-obsessed, and social media star The Dogist has tapped into that love, garnering millions of followers for his candid photos of pups around the world. Elias Weiss Friedman, the photographer behind the account, sat down with Dana Jacobson to talk about his new book and how he was catapulted to online fame.

• May 31
• 07:41

Dogs rescued after San Diego plane crash

The Humane Society came to the aid of a group of dogs that were caught up in the plane crash that rocked a San Diego neighborhood Thursday morning. San Diego CBS affiliate KFMB reports.

• May 22
• 06:37

Goodbye to dog becomes lesson in letting go

When the Schoper family lost their dog Turtle, they didn't just grieve -- they invited the whole neighborhood to mourn with them. Steve Hartman has the story.

• May 16
• 03:04

Texas organization saves hundreds of dogs

In Houston, a maternity suite for pregnant stray dogs is saving hundreds of lives. Their heartwarming tale gets a spotlight on Mother's Day weekend.

• May 10
• 03:23

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