BARRINGTON, R.I. (AP) -- A Rhode Island man who says he couldn't afford veterinary care for his dog has been charged with illegally operating on the pet. Full Story

Pit bull marks a year at shelter

Friday, Feb. 05

On a normal day, Daisy gets to go for a few walks, eat a few treats and play fetch. But Thursday was special. Full Story

Canines in custody

Caroline Bonnivier Snyder / Berkshire Eagle Staff

Friday, Jan. 29

PITTSFIELD -- Thirteen golden retrievers and the two local animal shelters caring for them are still in legal limbo nearly three months after the dogs were confiscated from what officials suspect may have been a small puppy mill operation. Full Story

Feline shelter is the cat's meow

Sunday, Jan. 03

GREAT BARRINGTON -- To deal with the growing population of cats that are in need of homes, the Berkshire Humane Society will open a new facility here this year. Full Story

Pets also found to get swine flu

Monday, Dec. 14

A handful of pets have been sickened with swine flu in recent weeks, but here are doctors' orders: Full Story

Pet store troubles

Scott Stafford / Berkshire Eagle Staff

Monday, Dec. 14

In another indication of changing economic times, the last independent pet store in Berkshire County, Roxwell Pets in Allendale Shopping Center, is closed. Full Story

The amazing adventures of Pretty Boy

Sunday, Nov. 29

While most birds travel hundreds of miles south for the winter, this exotic little bird, thankfully, only traveled a couple of city blocks. Full Story

Woman hopes to find her only 'child'

Sunday, Nov. 08

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Pets host ‘pawpawties' for charity

Sunday, Oct. 04

LOS ANGELES -- Dougal and Romeo live in different countries and have never met in person. Full Story

Flying pet-friendly skies

Wednesday, July 15

NEW YORK (AP) -- One trip for their Jack Russell terrier in a plane's cargo hold was enough to convince Alysa Binder and Dan Wiesel that owners needed a better option to get their pets from one city to another. Full Story

Conn. officials were warned about dangerous chimp

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut officials were repeatedly warned about the dangers posed by a chimpanzee who later mauled and blinded a woman and were urged - more than three years before the attack - to take action, but failed to do so, according to records obtained by The Associated Press. Full Story

Get your pets' photo taken with Santa Claus

Friday, December 05

PITTSFIELD — Two upcoming "Santa Paws" events — where owners can have their pets' pictures taken with Santa — aim to raise funds for The Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter. Full Story