If you've decided to bring a basset hound into your family, consider adopting from a rescue. Every year thousands of basset hounds are taken in and looking for forever homes.

The basset hound is known for its nose. But did you also know they are mild mannered, loyal and can make a great family dog? Today we'll learn more about the delightful droopy faced basset hound.

The summer sun is a welcome treat, but we still need protect our animal companions from the sun's damaging rays. Lisa Chelenza has the details.

We've all seen dogs having fun in the water, retrieving, swimming, maybe even taking a flying leap from a dock. But not all dogs like water and even those who do might benefit from a few safety precautions. Today, we'll talk about water safety for your dog so you can both have more fun this summer.

When the weather heats up, it's important to take steps to help our pets stay cool. Today I have hot weather safety tips for your pets.

Your cat's whiskers are far more important than you might think. Today you'll learn more about the often underrated and underestimated whiskers of a cat.

All pet lovers have to face the death of their pets sooner or later. It can sometimes be difficult to deal with the loss of a close companion. I have some ideas to help deal with the loss of your pet.

Traveling with a pet this summer can be lots of fun, but there are some rules, regulations and safety tips you should know about if you are planning to take to the skies.

Pet owners who observe and handle their healthy dogs have a head start on recognizing early signs of illness in their pets. Here are some signs your dog may be under the weather and it may be time for a trip to the vet.

The creatures in the ocean are some of the most mysterious and beautiful in the entire animal kingdom. Today we'll take a closer look at one of the most beautiful and delicate, the seahorse. Lisa Chelenza has more.

When a pet is in pain, it can be hard to know what to do. Pets can't tell us when they are in pain so we have to recognize the signs and then take action. Today, we meet one woman and learn what she's done to help her dog deal with pain every day and learn what she has done. Lisa Chelenza has more.

If you have lost a cat to CRF or chronic renal failure you know how devastating this illness can be. It can come on quickly and be deadly in a matter of days.

Dogs of all shapes and sizes have had jobs since they were domesticated tens of thousands of years ago. We'll meet puppies in training and learn more about what it takes to help them grow up to become a "Canine Working Companion" in this edition of Pet Pointers with Lisa Chelenza.

Many dog owners enjoy visits to an enclosed dog park where their dogs can run off leash and socialize. But there is more to it than just showing up and letting them go. There are behaviors to consider and rules you should know about before you go inside to play. It's all part of dog park etiquette.

We know our pets suffer many of the same illnesses that humans do. Today, Lisa Chelenza tells us more about arthritis in pets.