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.

Wildfire smoke in Wisconsin, impact on wildlife and pets

Smoky air is not just causing health concerns for people – it is also impacting animals, especially wildlife.

Wildfire smoke in Wisconsin, impact on wildlife and pets
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Smoky air is not just causing health concerns for people – it is also impacting animals, especially wildlife.

New data reveals the most popular dog breeds in each state

New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state. 

US aquariums to rescue 28 beluga whales from Canada's Marineland

The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024. 

Irvine dog trainer sentenced to 12 years for killing 11 dogs in his care

Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.

Oconomowoc wildlife center animal patient intake increases
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There is animal overload at the Wildlife in Need Center in Oconomowoc, where staff has seen a sharp intake in patients.

Oconomowoc wildlife center animal patient intake increases

There is animal overload at the Wildlife in Need Center in Oconomowoc, where staff has seen a sharp intake in patients.