Pets

Pop culture was a major influence on pet names for 2018.

For the record, we currently have two dogs, two cats, a hamster, a rabbit and a parakeet in my house, a baby possum somewhere in my shed and a snake under our deck and I haven't slept in 8 years...just thought I'd throw that out there.

If you don't want gastric distress or something worse to interrupt your holiday you might want to follow these suggestions.

Life is stressful. Your dog feels stress, too. Woman's World says, petting your dog before leaving the house is very beneficial in relieving your pet's stress...

Mere words can't describe what you're about to see, so I'll just let the video do the talking.

A new state law in Louisiana will protect those who recuse kids or pets from hot vehicles.

Lafayette current has over 50 dog - friendly restaurants that welcome dogs at outdoor tables.

Some companies have decided to give paid time off when employees adopt a new furry family member.

Tragically, a woman has died after being attacked and mauled by what is being described as a "pack of small, vicious dachshunds". Yes, the small little dogs with tiny legs.

Which dog is your dog?

Our cat Piper constantly digs up the mulch in the front of my house. I'm looking for your help to see if you have any tips that can help me get her to stop.

Here are some of our favorite Louisiana inspired names for dogs and cats in the Bayou State!

The cat is not wearing a collar, so there is no tag, and the veterinarian scanned for a chip, but she is lacking one of those, too.

We love our dogs in Louisiana. Just about everyone you know has at least one. Even though the official Louisiana State dog is the Catahoula Cur, it didn't even make the top 10 list of most popular dog breeds in Louisiana. However, these are the pooches that did according to nola.com.

British inventor Brian Harper has come up with a very different idea to power street lights. He come up with a bio-gas street light that is powered by, dog poop. And, it seems to work pretty well!

Show some love, and show off the love you share with your pets at this year's Pawdi Gras parade!

It's cold in Acadiana. We're experiencing the coldest temps we've seen in years. How a pet owner could sleep at night while their pet is outside in 20 degree temperatures is beyond me. The Louisiana SPCA is warning pet owners who do this they "could face felony animal cruelty charges" if and when they get caught.

The Lafayette Jockey Lot Flea Market will host a “SpayNation Rabies Clinic” on October 7, 2017 and is...

When Roux was born, she really got started on the wrong, eh foot. You see, Roux, or Sue Roux, was born without any front legs. As a result, she was abandoned. Roux has become a viral sensation thanks to social media. See how awesomely things can turn around?

The kennels in the cat room at Lafayette Animal Control are full. Check out some of these furry friends and see if you can give them a home!