Know what happens on July 31st? No, it’s not National Forget-Where-You-Put-Your-Keys Day (though that seems to happen daily). It’s National Mutt Day! This special day is about celebrating the lovable ...

A dog Cecil goes on an outing as a part of Lawrence Humane Society's Mass Street Mutts program. An eight-year-old pitbull’s life had changed forever after an outing to the Lawrence Pride Festival this ...

The word "mutt" has some negative connotations, but National Mutt Day, happening this Saturday, pushes those aside and celebrates these lovable pups. This unofficial holiday falls on July 31 and ...

The "tough mutt" phenomenon is well known among dog owners. The thinking goes that a dog with one or more breeds mixed into its genetic recipe is going to be healthier and more able to fight off a ...

Tomlinson is the author of the book DOGLAND, due out April 23, about the Westminster Dog Show and the bond between dogs and their people. He is a longtime journalist who lives in Charlotte with his ...