Pets and Animals

Preventative measures can greatly help dogs suffering from thunderstorm phobia, preventing them from phobic behaviors such as trembling, hiding, ripping up couch cushions, or barking up a storm.

Happy, a 14-year-old husky, had spent most of his life in the shelter, but Angela Boisseau gave him a chance and adopted him.

Forte, the 2-year-old champion whose 190 points led the Derby qualifying trail, drew the No. 15 post at 3-1 odds on Monday for the $3 million premier race for 3-year-olds.

Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.

A 16-year-old equestrian was killed over the weekend during a horse riding competition in Florida, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.

In order to stop the spread of canine influenza, experts are asking the public to take some preventative steps.

Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.

The FDA updated its food policy earlier this year to let owners and their furry friends enjoy eating together.

A hound named Shaker was rescued near Bean Station, Tennessee, after falling nearly 75 feet into a cave on Monday night, officials said.

A Kansas puppy is helping her Major League Baseball rescuers solidify the testament of how quickly people unite to make things happen in life. Here's BonBon and her tale of unfortunate events.

Dean Holland, a longtime jockey in Australia, died Monday from injuries he sustained when he fell off a horse during a race, Racing Victoria said. He was 34.

Their previous owner kept them confined indoors and was recently sentenced to prison for stealing public funds to pay for his roadside zoo.

A Facebook post by the Austin Animal Center reunited a dog and her family after nearly a year apart.

A South Carolina dog was given a second chance at life, thanks to heroic actions at a local animal hospital.

Toodles, a tiny poodle, was revived with Narcan after he and his owner were found unresponsive on a Philadelphia street, according to the Pennsylvania SPCA. Officials say he has miraculously made a full recovery.

“This was a tragic case of animal abuse," the Bronx Zoo said of the alligator, which was found suffering from severe weight loss, anemia, and other conditions.

The Mini Sheepadoodle has become an internet sensation thanks to her resemblance to Snoopy. The pup’s features are nearly identical to the cartoon dog, including a white face and muzzle, oblong face, round black nose and floppy black ears.

Lin Hui, a 21-year-old giant panda on long-term loan from China, died suddenly in a zoo in Thailand.