5+ hour, 36+ min ago (181+ words) Happy Sunday! Michele Dembowski sent us this adorable photo of Gazer in the sand. Today is a good day for this, as it feels like the 20s outside this afternoon, so warm thoughts are much needed ... Happy Sunday! The morning rain quickly moves out before noon, unleashing a very cold wind with gusts of up to 40 mph. That could even lead to some flakes later. Gazer is a 7-year-old Shetland Sheepdog who loves to stare you down, hence the name Gazer. Being a sheltie, he loves to talk a lot by barking. He does herd sheep, competes in dog obedience competitions, and loves to people-watch. Wind chills will be in the 20s most of the day, and many will fall to the freezing mark by sunset. The cold and wind combination with leftover moisture could bring some lake effect snow showers from…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (105+ words) Happy Small Business Saturday! The weather will cooperate during the day, but it gets snowy at night. JR Haueter from Novelty sent Good Morning Cleveland this cute photo of Randolph. Happy Small Business Saturday! The weather will try to cooperate during the day, but it gets snowy at night. That will be a warm and comfortable place to spend this cold day and watch the snow tonight, from the comforts of indoors! Wind chills will be in the 20s most of the day, and many will barely reach freezing, about 34 degrees. So if you're heading out, bundle up, and keep those paws warm....

2+ day, 16+ hour ago (166+ words) Today's furry star is Iris, sent in by Diann Davies... and she's bringing holiday elegance to even the messiest weather. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, and now a Happy Black Friday!And do I have a deal for you today! Say hi to this lovebug.. that or just 'bug' are Ivy's nicknames She is a 3-year-old rescue dog Even if it is not snowing where you are, like outside of the primary/secondary snowbelts, it will feel frigid Wind chills will be in the teens most of the day, and many will barely reach 20 degrees.There is also lake effect snow, at times heavy, with windy conditions to boot Could be an additional 2 to 4 inches in areas like Eastern Cuyahoga, Geauga, northern Portage, and interior Ashtabula counties.So if you're heading out, bundle up, keep those paws warm,…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago (134+ words) Let's go NEO! Are you ready for some wild Wednesday weather?! Give me a big woof woof if you are! His ears are sooooo cute! We are obsessed! He is a miniature schnauzer! We are told he watches News 5 often, and Walter has two favorites! He loves it whenever Tessa DiTirro introduces "Let's Go NEO!" and he also enjoys watching Trent Magill! And Trent is busy today with this furcast. Don't be fooled by the mild temperatures out the doggie door early this morning. Temps drop like a rock by the afternoon! Get the doggy sweaters and doggy booties by the afternoon with temperatures in the 30s, howling winds, and even some snowflakes! It might be a bit slippery on any untreated surface! The lake effect snow machine picks up on Thanksgiving....

3+ day, 6+ hour ago (188+ words) Today's furry star is Iris, sent in by Diann Davies... and she's bringing holiday elegance to even the messiest weather. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Today's furry star is Iris, sent in by Diann Davies.. and she's bringing holiday elegance to even the messiest weather Iris is a pup who takes her beauty rest seriously so she can wake up ready to take on the world" and, of course, her daily walk.And when the wind kicks up? This girl does NOT let a gust flatten her mane She just turns her head, makes the best of it.. And keeps on trotting like she's headed to Thanksgiving dinner with the confidence of someone who knows there's turkey in her future.As for the weather during your holiday stroll:We've got lake effect snow, at times heavy, with cold, windy conditions for absolutely…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago (206+ words) Check out this "ulti-mutt" pair! Scruffy and Patches are a dynamic duo and our dogs of the day! The Halls sent News 5 these pictures of Scruffy, a 4-year-old male Aussie doodle, and his 8-year-old sister, Patches, a 9-year-old Jack Russell Terrier. Both of these pups are still close with their furry mommas, too! Scruffy is highly attached to his mother, Brianna, who is 10 years old. Patches is obsessed with her mother, Ella, who is 12! Talk about keeping it in the fur-mily! We absolutely woof it! Both pups also enjoy car rides, belly rubs, playing fetch, and walks! " But today's walking furcast is looking soggy for the doggies! Rain will increase in coverage throughout the morning, so even if you leave the doggy door bright (or dark) and early, it will likely already be damp. Muddy paws and widespread showers are…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago (163+ words) Happy Monday, dog lovers! Let's start the week with a pup who knows exactly how to send a message. Sandra Lupica shared this awesome photo of Simbadu from Mansfield. CLEVELAND " Happy Monday, dog lovers! Let's start the week with a pup who knows exactly how to send a message. There are some things you need to know, though. If you dare open a can of Pringles without sharing? He'll hit you with the tongue of disapproval faster than you can say "once you pop" Weather-wise, your Monday walk is looking pretty nice! Clouds will increase through the day, but it stays dry and mild, with highs in the 50s"a GREAT start before things go downhill. Rain moves in tonight and sticks around Tuesday, and by midweek, we're talking cold, wind, and lake effect snow for some. So enjoy this mild…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago (164+ words) Happy Sunday! And the weather today certainly makes it a happy Sunday indeed. That's not his only name. He also says hello when someone says "Poncho Pico De Gallo!" How about that?! Thompson says Puncho is a five year-old Chiweenie who loves giving out hugs and kisses everywhere he goes. This dog is fearless! He also says Puncho has never met a stranger or a dog that is bigger than him. He is very sneaky, just like today's sunshine poking through the stubborn clouds. Sometimes Puncho sneaks away to walk with other dogs on their walk. Thompson says he believes the whole neighborhood knows where he lives. Puncho also loves dressing up, long car rides while hanging his head out the window and his favorite road trip is to his Papa house, especially to watch the Cleveland Browns game. No…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (641+ words) CLEVELAND " A single social media post asking whether viewers had noticed their veterinary bills increasing quickly became one of News 5s most-engaged call-out posts ever, prompting hundreds of Northeast Ohio pet owners to share their struggles with affording care. Some comments described heartbreaking choices between paying for a pets treatment and covering basic household expenses. Veterinarians said the rise in prices is real. Dr. David Wong and Dr. Victoria Smith, veterinarians at PetVetWell in Mentor, said their work has evolved dramatically in recent years. "Generally with exams, too we dont only talk about pets," said Dr. Wong. "We get to know the clients really well." Smith said the shift largely stems from how pet owners see their animals. "Our pets are now viewed as part of our family and sometimes our children," Dr. Smith said. That deeper emotional bond has led…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (219+ words) CLEVELAND " Hello puppers! Give a big tail wag to Miss Molly! Jo Ruggles, Molly's momma, sent in this cute picture of Molly to Good Morning Cleveland to be featured as our doggo of the day! We are told Molly is a 2-year-old Boston terrier, and is a fur-nado of fun, full of puppy energy! Her family rescued her a year and a half ago, after she started life on a rough note at a puppy mill. Now that she is living her best life with her human family, she has been allowed to unleash her inner wild child! Ruggles says Molly can be a handful at times because she is full of energy and sass, but her adoptive family wouldn't have it any other way! Molly is quite the ball player and would play fetch 24/7, but she also likes to watch…...