Ashly Smith News Today

Experts and vets share with Woman's World what dogs dream about and the science behind it, plus how to wake up your sleeping pup and more about their habits.

Cats and their humans can form very special bonds, but how do you know exactly the way your cat sees you?

A D.C. area veterinarian has some tips on helping pets cope with stress from fireworks this Fourth of July.

Humans aren't the only ones experiencing a brutal spring allergy season this year: Our dogs are also feeling the impact of high pollen counts.

The virus is reportedly spreading at an alarming rate.

An increase in the number of highly contagious canine parvovirus cases is being reported by veterinarian offices in the D.C. region.

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15 miles from that courthouse, ashly smith and the most wanted man in the country recalled that conversation. pastor rick warrens is a purpose-driven life. including the line, what you are is gods gift to you. what you do with yourself is your gift to god. >> after i read it, he said stop. will you read it again? i said yeah, ill read it again.

He had stolen a car and killed it. i think that was the law enforcemented officers car. he got you out of the apartment to help you hide it. what was it? was it fear or some knowledge that im going to get out of this. >> the story of how this hostage-taking finally ended is really amazing. but the story of what had happened since with ashly smith is just as powerful. you will hear both and well speak with tony perkins when we return with the last part of ashlys story. with my moderate to severe ...