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.

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.

Tracking Santa: How penguins also brave arctic temperatures

It's not just Santa and his elves who can brave the frigid temperatures this holiday, but also penguins and SeaWorld in Orlando wants to give you an up-close look.

Wisconsin man sentenced for monkey torture video

A southwestern Wisconsin man was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for causing the creation and distribution of a video of a monkey being tortured.

Overcrowded animal shelters seeing surge in pets from struggling families

The number of animals entering shelters began to climb in 2021, after a pandemic-related dip. Adoptions haven’t kept pace with the influx of pets.