Globe reporter Jessica Bartlett, with her husband, eight-year-old daughter, and dog in tow, hatched an unorthodox plan to escape her snowed-in home on the South Shore.

Sick days usually mean canceled plans, extra naps, and a serious need for comfort. While soup and blankets help, nothing ...

A husky who became reactive after witnessing another dog attack his owner at the park, met his new sibling in shelter—his reaction has melted hearts on social media.