Dogs Coverage

Firefighters save litter of puppies trapped under SC home

South Carolina firefighters on Monday rescued a mother dog and a litter of puppies trapped under a home.

'Tails of Dogs Who Help:' Book series explores how heroic pups serve their communities

"Tails of Dogs Who Help" is a book series takes readers inside the fascinating world of service dogs. Author and Trainer Margot Bennett reveals the many ways dogs can help and serve in our communities. Proceeds are donated to schools where service dogs are trained. Buy them at https://dogswhohelp.com/

Dog stolen from Durham home

Rugar, a 17-month-old pocket pitbull, was taken straight from the drive way of a home in Durham Sunday.

Stray dog injured, escapes into Umstead Park for one month in the cold

Fiona, known as the Princess of Umstead, was rescued after spending a month in the park. Now, her rescuers are hoping she and other abandoned dogs can find their "furever" homes.

'Fiona the Princess of Umstead' survives for month in park after abandoned, hit by car on highway

Many animals, especially cats and dogs, are too often cast out to fend for themselves and at great risk to their lives. That was the case for two dogs last February, left abandoned at Umstead Park near highway 70, with tragic results.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

'It happened so fast': Pocket pit bull dognapped from driveway of Durham home

Rugar, a 17-month-old "pocket bully," was dognapped from a Durham home on Sunday.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter, Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

'Karma,' dog with wheelchair, needs forever home

The three-legged, 40-pound husky mix was fostered by a Cary vet tech after rehabbing from a car accident in September. Now, she needs a "fur"ever home.

'I can't give up now': Vet tech hopes to find forever home for 3-legged husky

Karma, a 40-pound husky mix, was hit by a car in September in Chatham County. Now after months of rehabilitation, a vet tech in Cary is hoping to find her a forever home.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

Hunters, landowners hope for resolution over dog hunting

Proposals for new deer dog hunting regulations have come to the state legislature for years and gone nowhere.

'We're not trying to eliminate dog hunting:' WRAL Investigates the search for a truce between hunters and homeowners

WRAL Investigates profiled the conflict between hunters who use dogs and landowners who don't want them on their property.

Cullen Browder, WRAL reporter

Pet of the Day for April 21, 2023

Bree is a 6-month-old puppy weighing 25 pounds, but she still has a little growing left to do! She was rescued walking all alone on the side of the road. All four of her paws were wounded, and a vet exam concluded she has chemical burns. But she's been in treatment with the SPCA, which has done wonders to help her heal. Bree is a quick learner and can't wait to join your family. Interested adopters can get more information at spcawake.org.

Dog flu reported in Durham, Moore counties; shelters asked to take extra precautions

North Carolina veterinarians have come across several cases of dog flu that have been confirmed to have been caused by the H3N2 canine influenza virus.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Durham dog owners, vets worry over increase in kennel cough

Urban Tails veterinary practice says they have seen up to a dozen cases a week when one-to-two cases are average.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Kennel cough cases on the rise in Durham

Urban Tails veterinary practice says they have seen up to a dozen cases a week when one-to-two cases are average.

Deer, dogs, hunters and landowners all part of NC hunting conflict

Content warning: Some viewers may find some of the footage in the above video disturbing. Frustrated Franklin County landowners like Tony Stallings argue some deer dog hunters, not all, take away the enjoyment of private property.

'We've been publicly threatened': Tensions rising between NC landowners and deer hunters with dogs

The use of dogs to hunt deer dates back centuries, but urban sprawl and shrinking hunting lands increase pressure on the tradition. The issue: Conflict over land owner rights.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

'It's a blessing': NC woman coverts home to dog rescue

Black Dog Club founder Dawn Herron is saving lives one adoption at a time.

Saving lives: Smithfield woman converts home to dog rescue, the Black Dog Club

Black Dog Club founder Dawn Herron is saving lives one adoption at a time.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Greenville K9 academy investigated after dog owners report deaths and illnesses

Rebecca Sanders said one of her dogs died while being boarded at the Pitt County K9 Academy and her two other dogs died days later after returning from being boarded there.

WITN staff

Woman says 3 dogs died after they were boarded at NC facility

Rebecca Sanders said one of her dogs died while being boarded at the Pitt County K9 Academy and her two other dogs died days later after returning from being boarded there.

Puppy training tips in honor of National Puppy Day

Owning a puppy is all fun and games until it comes to house training. Cindy Skocik of Dog Training Elite Raleigh gives some pointers on getting your pup on the right track.

Trash bag of puppies found on side of road in South Carolina

A trash bag of puppies was found outside Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Life-saving procedure put on indefinite hold at NC State vet school

Raleigh has one of only two places in the world that offers a bone marrow transplant to help save dogs with aggressive cancers like lymphoma.

'Lives depend on it:' Families fight for access to life-saving vet procedure at NC State

Raleigh has one of only two places in the world that offers a bone marrow transplant to help save dogs with aggressive cancers like lymphoma -- and suddenly the life-saving program paused, leaving heartbroken families waiting for hope.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Fort Bragg Army specialist gives formerly neglected pit bull a new life

A Fort Bragg specialist has opened his heart and home to a dog who enjoyed a viral stint with the SPCA of Wake County.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer