Two dogs slipped from their handler's control in Palatine on Monday and attacked two other smaller dogs – one of whom died.

The owner of two dogs, a pit bull and an Akita, that attacked other pets and their owners Monday night in northwest suburban Palatine, killing one dog, has been cited and the person who was ...

A 71-year-old Dover Township man has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals in connection with the shooting of a 2-year-old Akita dog back in January. Dean Evan Smith received the charge ...

A facility for Akita dogs in north-eastern Japan has gone viral for its videos and photos of the fluffy breed on social media, drawing fans from abroad amid a boom in inbound tourism. Since its ...