Back in Santa Barbara, when I see the red-tailed hawk lying dead on the road coming back from Rancho Las Cruces, I ...

Many people have owned or known big dogs, from the gentle giant Great Danes to the sweet-tempered, bear-sized Newfoundlands.

This column was prompted by a story in the May 16 Enterprise concerning a new state law that paper boys and girls must be at ...

But some dogs have developed a special skill of begging for dinner, and it’s through the art of silent persuasion. A giant St. Bernard has mastered this skill with a look that could turn anyone into a ...