Mokena no-kill animal shelter at risk of closure without full-time veterinarian
A crisis looms over a south suburban no-kill animal shelter, putting its future at risk.
Billionaires offering dog nanny job with $127K salary pull ad after surge in applications
The recruiting agency that originally posted the job on its website said they received applications from all over the world.
Nearly 150 dogs found dead in animal rescue founder's backyard
It’s unclear why so many dogs were being kept at the private home of the charity’s president.
Kane Area Rehabilitation overwhelmed with injured fawns
Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife (KARE) is asking for donations to help several injured deer in their care.
Free pet microchipping in DuPage County this weekend
You can get your pet microchipped for free this weekend in DuPage County.
Emotional support K9 'Jet' joins Lewis University Police Department, providing comfort on campus
The Lewis University Police Department has welcomed a new member to their team — emotional support K9 "Jet."
Buffalo Grove Police Department welcomes K9 Mac as newest member
The Buffalo Grove Police Department welcomed a 15-month-old sable German shepherd as its newest member during a Village Board meeting on Monday.
Morgan Wallen's son, 2, taken to emergency room after dog attack
Morgan Wallen’s 2-year-old son was immediately taken to the hospital Sunday after suffering from a dog bite on his face.
Roselle woman charged with animal cruelty after 12 dogs found in 'heartbreaking' conditions
All twelve dogs "were in inadequate medical condition with some suffering punctures in the face, moderate to severe Moth-Eaten Alopecia (hair loss), heartworm, worn-down teeth, respiratory distress, skin infections, bladder stones and bacterial infections," officials said.
Wild horse dies ‘instantaneously’ while mating on North Carolina beach, nonprofit says
Officials say the animal's death was the result of "wild horse behavior."
Brookfield Zoo introduces 2-year-old Asha, a confident and curious reticulated giraffe
One of Brookfield Zoo's newest residents made her highly anticipated public debut on Friday.
Firefighters rescue dog that jumped 34 feet from tower at Connecticut state park
Dozens of firefighters helped rescue a dog that jumped 34 feet from a tower at Mount Tom State Park in Connecticut and was unable to walk out of the woods with his owner.
Tearjerking video: Utah couple reunites with lost dog after days-long search
“Yesterday was the best day of our lives," owner Cienna Macfarlane shared. “After four excruciatingly painful days, we got our baby boy back!
Schaumburg Corporate Center unveils Chicago area's first private dog park
The Schaumburg Corporate Center has debuted its own private dog park, becoming the first office complex in the Chicago area to offer such a facility.
5 bunnies rescued in Rogers Park
An adorable rescue reveals a disturbing trend.
Curious canine finds out tires do not make good collars
We all know what curiosity did to the cat. Cash the canine just learned what it does to dogs.
Evanston to build new animal shelter with support from Cook County grant
The city of Evanston is building a new state-of-the-art animal shelter that aims to address the growing needs of the community and its animals.
‘Terrified’ cat rescued from boat after owner’s death
The owner of the boat had been deceased for over a week, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
Shocking video of black bear swimming at Florida beach baffles sunbathers
Beachgoers got quite the surprise over the weekend when they spotted a black bear swimming at a crowded Florida beach.
Search continues for black bear spotted on back porch in Antioch
Natalie Fields described the bear as adorable, saying she was unafraid. The bear eventually moseyed away.