Stanley Pup brings rescue dogs to the rink in friendly face-off
In honor of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the NHL is hosting the Stanley Pup – a friendly face-off featuring adoptable (and adorable) rescue dogs.
'Why?!' COPA releases video of off-duty Chicago cop shooting dog in head
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating after an off-duty Chicago police officer shot a dog while walking her own on the city's South Side last month.
Legacy Ranch in Lockport provides equine therapy for people of all abilities
A ranch in Lockport is helping disabled adults and children ride a little higher.
BARK Air completes its first cross-country dog flight with tickets costing $6,000 for pet and owner
BARK, the company that makes BarkBoxes, completed its first-ever BARK Air "white paw experience" flight from Westchester County Airport outside of New York City to Los Angeles’ Van Nuys airport.
Suburban family's home overrun by garter snakes despite attempts to keep them out
Garter snakes are invading a suburban family's home. Despite their efforts to keep them out, their booby traps are not working.
Maryland woman learns dog believed to be euthanized is alive and up for adoption
A woman who thought she had her dog euthanized in Montgomery County a year ago was stunned to see the same dog up for adoption a year later.
Rare 40-ton whale skull discovered on North Carolina beach
A massive whale skull, believed to belong to a 40-ton humpback whale, washed ashore on Hatteras Island in North Carolina, attracting significant interest from both beachgoers and marine biologists.
Dog food recalled over metal contamination: Map shows US states impacted
Mars Petcare US issued a recall for a brand of Pedigree dog food sold at select Walmart stores.
Dog that cried 'endlessly' at shelter gets good news
An Indiana shelter shared a touching video of Major making the rounds to get goodbye pats and cuddles from staff before walking out the door with his new family.
Stray bull returned to owner in Mundelein; police call bovine 'repeat offender'
A bull that got loose Monday morning in Mundelein was returned to its owner with police referring to it as a "repeat offender."
Angie Harmon sues Instacart driver who allegedly shot and killed her dog
Angie Harmon sued the Instacart driver she claimed shot and killed her dog during a delivery in late March.
Firefighter adopts dog after rescuing it from deceased owner's home: ‘Jumped into my arms’
A firefighter has added a four-legged friend to his life after handling a very tough assignment.
Video shows bull attacking woman on beach near Cabo San Lucas
Tourists watched in horror as a woman was repeatedly attacked by a bull on the beach.
Video captures cougar chasing pets, coming within feet of family in WA backyard
A family in Monroe narrowly avoided a dangerous encounter when a cougar entered their yard in pursuit of their two cats.
Bear breaks into Southern California family's refrigerator, steals watermelon
"The bear plucked out of the refrigerator a third of a watermelon that was sliced and then proceeded to walk to our front yard to sit and eat it."
Dog that ‘cries endlessly’ at shelter searching for forever home
Major has been at the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Indiana for 258 days.
Arizona dog survives all odds after being found on the reservation, now she needs a home
A three-year-old dog who was attacked on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Laveen has survived all odds and the person who rescued her is looking to find her a forever home.
Great horned owl family in Lincoln Park dies of suspected rat poison
The death of another great horned owl in Lincoln Park is causing concern among urban wildlife advocates.
'Kittens' dropped off at Arizona Humane Society turned out to be something else
The Arizona Humane Society is warning people to be certain that baby animals are actually orphans before attempting to rescue them — and to be sure of the species of the animal.
Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests
Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.