25 flamingos killed by wild fox at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Smithsonian National Zoo officials say 25 American flamingos and a pintail duck were killed by a wild fox that entered the Zoo's outdoor flamingo habitat Monday.
Smithsonian National Zoo officials say 25 American flamingos and a pintail duck were killed by a wild fox that entered the Zoo's outdoor flamingo habitat Monday.
Greyhound racing in US may soon be at an end following concerns over animal treatment
The greyhounds are racing again in Dubuque, Iowa, but after a shortened season ends in May, there will be only three tracks left in the country.
The greyhounds are racing again in Dubuque, Iowa, but after a shortened season ends in May, there will be only three tracks left in the country.
Dog's personality may not be related to its breed, research finds
Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is truly an individual.
Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is truly an individual.
Dog of terminally ill Philadelphia woman receives hundreds of adoption requests
Rosie, the faithful companion of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman, receives hundreds of adoption requests from people all over the country.
Rosie, the faithful companion of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman, receives hundreds of adoption requests from people all over the country.
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
Keeping your furry friend safe and healthy as temperatures rise
If you're uncomfortable outside in the hot weather, your pet feels the same way.
If you're uncomfortable outside in the hot weather, your pet feels the same way.
Missing Dodge County dog found in Whitefish Bay: 'A miracle'
A missing Dodge County dog was found in Whitefish Bay. The beagle had run off on Easter and was back at home the next day.
A missing Dodge County dog was found in Whitefish Bay. The beagle had run off on Easter and was back at home the next day.
HAWS foster dog graduation held at Carroll University
It was graduation day for some HAWS foster dogs and Carroll University students Friday, part of an animal behavior program.
It was graduation day for some HAWS foster dogs and Carroll University students Friday, part of an animal behavior program.
'All we can do is pray': Prized horses buried in snow during North Dakota's historic blizzard
"There's nowhere else to put them. They're just going to have to weather it. I got to just pray … this is bad," Hollie Wilson said after a blizzard left seven of her horses shivering uncontrollably for three days.
"There's nowhere else to put them. They're just going to have to weather it. I got to just pray … this is bad," Hollie Wilson said after a blizzard left seven of her horses shivering uncontrollably for three days.
Bay View bald eagle tests 'presumed positive' for bird flu
The pathology reports of the Bay View bald eagle euthanized last weekend show a presumed positive test result for highly pathogenic bird flu.
The pathology reports of the Bay View bald eagle euthanized last weekend show a presumed positive test result for highly pathogenic bird flu.
Kisses from your dog may contain deadly bacteria, study says
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.
Rescued puppy found with burnt plastic in fur to be fostered by firefighter
The puppy had burnt plastic all over his body and face before firefighters rescued him from the burning debris.
The puppy had burnt plastic all over his body and face before firefighters rescued him from the burning debris.
Unsightly deer concerns Coloradoans, wildlife officials respond
A deer with warts all over its body has prompted concerns in one Colorado town.
A deer with warts all over its body has prompted concerns in one Colorado town.
Milwaukee County Zoo announces porcupine birth
The Milwaukee County Zoo on Wednesday announced that a prehensile-tailed porcupine was born March 27 in the Small Mammals building.
The Milwaukee County Zoo on Wednesday announced that a prehensile-tailed porcupine was born March 27 in the Small Mammals building.
Most dog owners are improperly feeding their pets, study finds
A recent study shows less than 5% of dog owners are following FDA guidelines when it comes to feeding their pets.
A recent study shows less than 5% of dog owners are following FDA guidelines when it comes to feeding their pets.
Bald Eagle in distress rescued in Bay View, dies
The Wisconsin Humane Society has provided an update on the Bald Eagle that was found in distress Friday in Bay View.
The Wisconsin Humane Society has provided an update on the Bald Eagle that was found in distress Friday in Bay View.
Zoos move birds indoors as avian flu spreads in North America
Birds can spread the virus through droppings and nasal discharge. Experts say it can be spread through contaminated equipment, clothing, boots and vehicles carrying supplies.
Birds can spread the virus through droppings and nasal discharge. Experts say it can be spread through contaminated equipment, clothing, boots and vehicles carrying supplies.
Dogs’ faces evolved to improve human connection, study shows
Scientists believe man’s best friend developed those caring, “puppy-dog eyes” over time as a way to communicate and show empathy.
Scientists believe man’s best friend developed those caring, “puppy-dog eyes” over time as a way to communicate and show empathy.
Invasive ‘jumping worms’ spreading across US
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.
John Travolta’s son adopts Oscars pup held by Jamie Lee Curtis during Betty White tribute
Jamie Lee Curtis advocated for Mac and Cheese, a rescue puppy from Paw Works, during a tribute for the late Betty White at the Oscars on Sunday but little did she know, Mac and Cheese would find her fur-ever home sooner than expected.
Jamie Lee Curtis advocated for Mac and Cheese, a rescue puppy from Paw Works, during a tribute for the late Betty White at the Oscars on Sunday but little did she know, Mac and Cheese would find her fur-ever home sooner than expected.