Ripa's new dog, a Maltese/Shih Tzu mix named Lena, joins her other rescue pooch Chewie Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously ...

There's nothing like a good before and after story, especially when it comes to shelter pups. After living on the streets, some of them arrive in less than desirable shape. Those with obvious signs of ...

LANHAM, Md. — Pets are often considered family, and right now one Maryland family is absolutely devastated. On Nov. 15, the Diaz family says their little Shih Tzu named Coco, was snatched up by a ...

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — UPDATE | Sources tell 7News that Zoi was found. Police in Prince George's County are asking for the public's help in locating a stolen dog. A 16-year-old Shih Tzu ...