Pets and Animals

Dax appeared to be “confused and sad" after he was surrendered to the shelter in Florida when his family could no longer care for him.

Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.

It turns out a dog may be able to teach man a new trick in how to catch fish.

The event was expected to be one of the world's largest gatherings of the breed in one place.

The owner of the Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach is mourning the loss of nearly 40 animals after a fire tore through the facility at Johns Pass in Madeira Beach early Thursday morning. 

A kitten is looking for a forever home after a rough go at life so far, the Arizona Humane Society says. Spark Plug was found injured inside a car's engine.

The temperature inside the truck measured to well over 100 degrees.

Do you have the world's cutest rescue dog? Here's how you can land them a spread in People magazine and a year's supply of dog food.

You may love fireworks, but animal experts insist your pets do not. The sporadic, loud noises and bright lights can be very stressful for your furry friends.

“It was like it was a couch that didn’t work with the living room anymore, or clothing that didn’t fit," the shelter's founder said.

A courageous mini pig named Barbie Q took on a black bear to defend her fellow animals at a Vancouver Island farm.

Border officials said a 26-year-old man applying for entry into the U.S. had hidden the 13 live parrots in duffel bags in the trunk of the car.