Watch: Colorado deputy smashes van window to rescue dog locked inside in heat

A Colorado sheriff’s deputy smashed the window of a van to rescue a dog that had been locked inside for nearly four hours in 83-degree Fahrenheit weather.

Wisconsin Humane Society sees increase in feline virus cases
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The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is seeing an increase in Panleukopenia, a feline cat virus. Angela Speed with WHS joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about this virus, and what the public needs to know about it.

Ridglan Farms beagles: Last dogs released from Wisconsin facility

The last Ridglan Farms beagles left the Wisconsin facility on Wednesday, marking an end to a years-long animal rights campaign and legal battle.

Venomous snake found in high school football players helmet

A high school student football player in Arkansas found an unsettling surprise in his helmet during football practice. 

We Energies ‘ambassadog’ Mia; promoting safe digging practices

Dog lovers came out in record-breaking numbers to elect Mia as the new We Energies safe digging 'ambassadog.' Over 30,000 votes came in for this year's contest!

Cobras, vipers and anacondas: 46 venomous snakes seized from warehouse

Two men are facing charges after authorities seized two anacondas and 46 venomous snakes – including a cobra and pit vipers – from a warehouse in Connecticut. 

These gene-edited beagles could provide hope for dog-loving allergy sufferers

For the first time, scientists have successfully used gene-editing technology to eliminate a primary allergy-causing protein in two dogs, Bailey the beagle and her twin Alfie.

Racine Zoo welcomes Fosa sisters; made trip from Central Florida Zoo

The Racine Zoo has welcomed two new animals! Meet Mahery and Anansi, Fosa sisters who are now on display for guests in the Zoo’s Vanishing Kingdom.

Clear the Shelters 2026 adoption event: 60 animals arrive on rescue flight

HAWS kicked off Clear the Shelters 2026 on Tuesday, Aug. 4, welcoming a rescue transport flight to Waukesha. A total of 60 animals arrived on the flight.

Missing Pennsylvania dog found in Wisconsin, reunited with owners

On Saturday, Aug. 1, a dog missing for two years was joyfully reunited at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Ozaukee Campus with her family, who traveled all the way from Pennsylvania!

Ridglan Farms lead veterinarian 'permanently revoked'

The man in charge of Ridglan Farms will never be able to practice veterinary medicine again. At least, not in Wisconsin.

Boy, 11, spends 100 hours reading to shelter animals at Jacksonville Humane Society

An 11-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida is comforting homeless animals while making history. Nehemiah Turner is the first child to reach 100 hours of reading to dogs as part of the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsitive Reading program.

HAWS Waukesha adoption, long-term dogs in need of homes

The Humane Animal Welfare Society in Waukesha needs help finding homes for a bunch of long-term guests.

CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners

CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.

Who is 'Jimothy'? Why a Seattle raccoon has gone viral

He's small, he's round, and he's gone viral. "Jimothy" the racoon has been spotted in Ballard, and he's amassed millions of views.