From bassets to bolonki: American Kennel Club adds 3 new breeds
The AKC recognizes 205 breeds, including these three newcomers.
The AKC recognizes 205 breeds, including these three newcomers.
TSA’s 2026 Canine Calendar spotlights the canine heroes keeping US airports safe - See the featured dogs
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.
Purina Foundation awards $1.165 million in grants to nonprofits across US to support animal welfare efforts
The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.
The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.
Rex the Wallaby found safe after escaping animal farm in New Jersey
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
Wisconsin Humane Society year-end donation matching campaign
All donations to the Wisconsin Humane Society are being tripled through the end of the year, thanks to a dollar-for-dollar matching gift.
All donations to the Wisconsin Humane Society are being tripled through the end of the year, thanks to a dollar-for-dollar matching gift.
Wisconsin Humane Society year-end donation matching campaign
You do not have to adopt a pet to help the Wisconsin Humane Society out. The organization's year-end donation matching campaign is going on right now.
You do not have to adopt a pet to help the Wisconsin Humane Society out. The organization's year-end donation matching campaign is going on right now.
Survey: Nearly 3% of Americans believe they could beat a grizzly bear unarmed
A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.
A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.
See it: Officer glides onto frozen New Jersey lake to rescue a trapped dog
First responders leaped into action on Wednesday after a dog wandered onto a frozen lake in New Jersey.
First responders leaped into action on Wednesday after a dog wandered onto a frozen lake in New Jersey.
Most popular cat and dog names of 2025
When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names. The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.
When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names. The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.
National Horse Day, author talks about children's book series
Saturday, Dec. 13, is National Horse Day! Joining FOX6 WakeUp in the studio is Dr. Eileen Sherman to talk about her award-winning book series, Zeus and Ziggy, that brings the gentle giants to life.
Saturday, Dec. 13, is National Horse Day! Joining FOX6 WakeUp in the studio is Dr. Eileen Sherman to talk about her award-winning book series, Zeus and Ziggy, that brings the gentle giants to life.
Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
Fake service, emotional support animal fine; Evers vetoes bill
Evers vetoed a bill that would have, among other things, created a fine for people who fake the need for a service animal or emotional support animal.
Evers vetoed a bill that would have, among other things, created a fine for people who fake the need for a service animal or emotional support animal.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
Sheep loose in Port Washington, winter storm snowfall expected
It's now a race against the clock to capture a pair of loose sheep, spotted wandering Ozaukee County for weeks, before Saturday's big snowfall hits.
It's now a race against the clock to capture a pair of loose sheep, spotted wandering Ozaukee County for weeks, before Saturday's big snowfall hits.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
'Bogus' emotional support animal letters; Wisconsin investigates psychologist
A Waukesha County business says it can help you get approved to live with your dog or cat – even if your landlord won't allow pets. It's a service one psychology expert calls "professional nonsense."
A Waukesha County business says it can help you get approved to live with your dog or cat – even if your landlord won't allow pets. It's a service one psychology expert calls "professional nonsense."
Fake service animals, ESAs; Wisconsin lawmakers tighten the leash
More than a half-million Americans with disabilities depend on service dogs to cope with daily life, but Wisconsin lawmakers say some pet owners are taking advantage.
More than a half-million Americans with disabilities depend on service dogs to cope with daily life, but Wisconsin lawmakers say some pet owners are taking advantage.
FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.