National Dog Day: Win a tattoo of your furry friend

BARK, the company behind BarkBox, recently announced a tattoo contest, giving dog parents the chance to get tattoos of their pet for free.

Rare spotless baby giraffe born at Tennessee zoo needs a name

The spotless baby reticulated giraffe is believed to be the only one living in the world, according to the zoo.

Extreme heat poses pet safety concerns; here's what you can do

Pets don't know extreme heat is coming, a warning issued for Wednesday, but it’s important they’re as prepared as their owners.

Relative of the 'murder hornet' found along East Coast in US for first time

The Georgia Department of Agriculture recently announced a yellow-legged hornet was found near Savannah, Georgia. It is the first known spotting in the U.S. and is considered a predator to honeybees.

Trempealeau County mink release, vandals free 3,000

Thousands of mink were released in Trempealeau County after someone cut a hole in the fence.

We Energies 'ambassadog,' promoting safe digging practices

Before putting in a new mailbox or planting a tree, you should always call 811 to check for dangerous lines under the surface.

Maui Humane Society overwhelmed after wildfire; how you can help

The Maui Humane Society was already over capacity before the wildfire sparked and is in desperate need of supplies and fosters.

Racine Zoo welcomes 2 Cape porcupines to new exhibit

Racine Zoo is officially welcoming Bristle and Nettle, two African Cape porcupines, to their new exhibit.

Dogs seized in Washington County, Hubertus man gets probation

A Hubertus man charged in a Washington County animal mistreatment case, which resulted in nearly 50 puppies being seized, has been given probation.

Dog drives over 4-year-old with golf cart at Westland BBQ

A 4-year-old was hit and run over by a golf cart while at a BBQ event in Westland last week. But there wasn't a human's foot on the accelerator.