Watch: Abandoned puppy born with 6 legs thrives after successful surgery
A spaniel puppy named Ariel, born with six legs and abandoned in Wales, has undergone successful surgery at the Langford Vets Small Animal Referral Hospital in England.
Milwaukee County Zoo: penguins taking over Groundhog Day duties
On Friday, Feb. 2, the Milwaukee County Zoo’s Humboldt penguins will take over the duties for the annual Groundhog Day weather prediction.
Maned wolf pup born at Texas zoo
Lyra has stayed behind the scenes with her mother as she nurses and learns to walk.
'Oldest dog ever,' Bobi, has title suspended by Guinness World Records amid review
Guinness World Records said it was reviewing Bobi’s title after some veterinarians questioned his age. The purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo died last year.
Morbidly obese cat 'Frosty' finds forever home after rescue by animal shelter
A morbidly obese cat named "Frosty" has been rescued and found a forever home by a Virginia animal shelter. Weighing 28.5 pounds, Frosty became a social media sensation after Richmond Animal Care and Control shared the story on Facebook.
Purina dispels 'online rumors' that its pet food is sickening dogs and cats
Purina said that while some online posts are written by 'well-intentioned pet parents,' others may be trying to sow 'chaos'
Dog miraculously rescued after surviving 60-Foot cliff fall
In a miraculous rescue, a 3-year-old dog named Dancer survived a 60-foot fall from a cliff near Miners Castle in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore area in Michigan.
Dog escapes kennel, setting off alarm, then tries to free his friends; gets busted by Tempe police officer
A young pup at an Arizona rescue shelter had an interesting night and surveillance cameras captured how this party animal broke loose to get a midnight snack.
‘It smelled so bad’: Couple's dog eats $4,000 in cash
The Pennsylvania couple was able to recover most of the money their beloved dog munched on.
Dog 'badly abused' finally finds forever home after nearly 500 days in shelter
After enduring nearly 500 days in an Arkansas animal shelter, Neo, an abused dog rescued by local police in 2022, has found a loving forever home.
Florida deputy rescues injured bobcat without becoming lunch
A Florida deputy from the Lee County Sheriff's Office, identified as Deputy Lopez, made an unconventional rescue on January 7 when he spotted an injured bobcat.
Blue Ridge Beef pet food recall widens to 16 states
Blue Ridge Beef’s recall of three of its pet food products has widened, bringing the number of states where the potentially tainted items were sold to 16.
Animal mistreatment, Oconomowoc dog trainer accused
An Oconomowoc dog trainer is accused of animal mistreatment. Police said she was seen on video abusing a dog in February 2023.
Guinea pigs living outside, Cudahy police aware of uproar
Cudahy police said they are aware of an ongoing situation involving guinea pigs living outside – and are urging the public not to steal the animals.
'Saddest dog' finds sanctuary after a harrowing journey in Kentucky
Dembe, once dubbed the "saddest dog" at a Kentucky shelter, has found solace at a local animal sanctuary after a challenging journey.
New breed known for a 'smile' joins the American Kennel Club
Lancashire heelers are solidly built dogs shaped a bit like a downsized corgi, with long bodies and short coats that are often black and tan. They're known for a "smile."
Man dies after shark encounter along Maui beach
A tragic incident unfolded in Maui, Hawaii, as a 39-year-old man lost his life following a shark encounter at a beach on 93 Hana Highway in Paia.
Port Washington dog rescue, missing pet found trapped in breakwall
A missing dog from Port Washington was rescued from the Rotary Park breakwall on Friday, Dec. 29.
Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
Christmas Eve tragedy: Young bald eagle dies from gunshot wound in Virginia
A tragic incident unfolded on Christmas Eve in Virginia as a young bald eagle succumbed to a gunshot wound, causing grief and sparking legal repercussions.