PETA mocked on social media for claiming insults like 'pig,' 'chicken' hurt animals
People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, was mocked on social media this week for a tweet that argued calling someone names like a "pig," "chicken" or a "snake" is hurtful to the animals themselves.
People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, was mocked on social media this week for a tweet that argued calling someone names like a "pig," "chicken" or a "snake" is hurtful to the animals themselves.
Crew rescues goose frozen in river near Grafton waterfall
Around 8:45 a.m., the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reached out to the Grafton Fire Department about a domesticated goose that had become frozen in the ice near a waterfall.
Around 8:45 a.m., the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reached out to the Grafton Fire Department about a domesticated goose that had become frozen in the ice near a waterfall.
Milwaukee County Zoo introduces new red river hogs
The Milwaukee County Zoo introduced some of its newest residents on Tuesday, Jan. 19. -- red river hogs "Mort" and "Dudley."
The Milwaukee County Zoo introduced some of its newest residents on Tuesday, Jan. 19. -- red river hogs "Mort" and "Dudley."
Joe Biden’s dog Major, adopted from shelter, gets own 'indoguration' with performance by Josh Groban
President-elect Joe Biden’s rescue dog, Major, received his own swearing-in to the White House on Sunday, which included a fundraiser for the shelter from which he was adopted.
President-elect Joe Biden’s rescue dog, Major, received his own swearing-in to the White House on Sunday, which included a fundraiser for the shelter from which he was adopted.
Funeral held for Illinois K-9 killed in the line of duty by intoxicated driver
A funeral ceremony for Boone County Sheriff’s K-9 Loki occurred Saturday morning.
A funeral ceremony for Boone County Sheriff’s K-9 Loki occurred Saturday morning.
'Doing great': Philadelphia Zoo celebrates birth of endangered François' Leaf Monkey
Qúy Báu, the name of the newborn which means "precious" in Vietnamese, is the first François’ langur born at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Qúy Báu, the name of the newborn which means "precious" in Vietnamese, is the first François’ langur born at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Racing pigeon that traveled 8,000 miles from Oregon to Australia set to be euthanized
A racing pigeon has survived an extraordinary 8,000-mile Pacific Ocean crossing from the United States to find a new home in Australia.
A racing pigeon has survived an extraordinary 8,000-mile Pacific Ocean crossing from the United States to find a new home in Australia.
Racine Zoo announces baby zebra birth; public to bid on name
The Racine Zoo on Tuesday, Jan. 12 announced the birth of a Hartmann's mountain zebra.
The Racine Zoo on Tuesday, Jan. 12 announced the birth of a Hartmann's mountain zebra.
Future first dog Major Biden getting his own virtual ‘Indoguration’
President-elect Joe Biden’s German Shepherd Major is getting an “indoguration” of his own, thanks to the Delaware Humane Association from which he was adopted.
President-elect Joe Biden’s German Shepherd Major is getting an “indoguration” of his own, thanks to the Delaware Humane Association from which he was adopted.
Delta joins list of airlines to ban emotional support animals on flights
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is banning emotional-support animals on flights.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is banning emotional-support animals on flights.
Trump administration scales back protections of American wild bird species
The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized changes that weaken the government's enforcement powers under a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species, brushing aside warnings that billions of birds could die as a result.
The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized changes that weaken the government's enforcement powers under a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species, brushing aside warnings that billions of birds could die as a result.
American Airlines banning emotional-support animals on flights
American Airlines said Tuesday that it will ban companion animals gradually by Feb. 1, 2021. It will still allow animals in the cabin free of charge only if they are trained service dogs.
American Airlines said Tuesday that it will ban companion animals gradually by Feb. 1, 2021. It will still allow animals in the cabin free of charge only if they are trained service dogs.
HAWS in Waukesha takes in 50 animals from Louisiana shelter
The dogs and cats seeking new homes arrived on a special "Wings of Rescue" flight from overcrowded shelters.
The dogs and cats seeking new homes arrived on a special "Wings of Rescue" flight from overcrowded shelters.
2 mischievous goats eat cookies meant for Santa
A pair of mischievous goats stole Santa’s cookies.
A pair of mischievous goats stole Santa’s cookies.
Racine Zoo announces death of 18-year-old tur
A zoo favorite, the remaining Racine Zoo tur is now the last of its kind in an AZA-accredited facility in the U.S.
A zoo favorite, the remaining Racine Zoo tur is now the last of its kind in an AZA-accredited facility in the U.S.
10-year-old dog adopted after spending 1,134 days in shelter
Capone the 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix had difficulty finding a forever home and spent over 1,000 days in a Pittsburgh animal shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family.
Capone the 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix had difficulty finding a forever home and spent over 1,000 days in a Pittsburgh animal shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family.
Milwaukee County Zoo offers free entry during Frosty Free Week
The Milwaukee County Zoo will offer free admission to all visitors for Frosty Free Week, Dec. 26th – December 31st.
The Milwaukee County Zoo will offer free admission to all visitors for Frosty Free Week, Dec. 26th – December 31st.
Puppy rescued from alligator's jaws becomes newest 'deputy dog' for Florida sheriff's office
A tiny puppy whose owner rescued him from an alligator's jaws is now a "deputy dog" for a Florida sheriff's office.
A tiny puppy whose owner rescued him from an alligator's jaws is now a "deputy dog" for a Florida sheriff's office.
Oklahoma zoo shares ultrasound of baby elephant due in 2022
The elephant calf will be the fourth for 25-year-old Asian elephant Asha.
The elephant calf will be the fourth for 25-year-old Asian elephant Asha.
US tightens definition of service animals allowed on planes
The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don't count.
The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don't count.