New Jersey Pets

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Mr. Shorty Rossi is visiting with NJ.com to help us all understand the Pit Bull Terrier, to help demystify the breed and share real-life stories of his hands-on experiences and expertise with it. Full story »

From the looks of the dog sitting at the piano on this year's invitation, I would say he was having the time of his life!  Full story »

"Studies are starting to show that we don't need to vaccinate them every year," said Dr. Ashley Shelton, assistant director of the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association).  Full story »

Show pets some love this Valentine's Day. Full story »

Shopping blogger Lauren Bright has hot deals on cool coats to keep your pup warm Full story »

Awesome photos, hilarious captions posted by Jersey pet owners Full story »

Dodman's breakthrough recently appeared in the science section of The New York Times and a short version of the report was published in Molecular Psychiatry. Full story »

Check out the photos and vote in our poll Full story »

Meet Kim Darst and her dog team as they train in Blairstown for the big race Full story »

The society's many accomplishments last year are listed. Full story »

You and your pet can make 2010 a better year. Full story »

learn the many things you can do as a dog owner to help prevent fearful and aggressive behaviors Full story »

This is the subject of WNJC1360AM's radio program "Thursday in the Doghouse," hosted by Renee Premaza. To hear the interview click here: "The American Pit Bull - Let's Get Real About This Breed."  Full story »

Star-Ledger pet owners share their concerns with columnist Joan Lowell Smith. Full story »

Imagine my excitement when I read about how Karen trained a hermit crab to ring a bell for food, or a wolf to greet visitors calmly at a preserve instead of charging the fence. Full story »