San Diego woman gives up 140 pet rats after population gets out of hand, now ready for adoption
How would you like a rat for a roommate? At least 140 rats have been put up for adoption in San Diego after their owner relinquished them to the San Diego Humane Society when her pet rat population got out of control.
How would you like a rat for a roommate? At least 140 rats have been put up for adoption in San Diego after their owner relinquished them to the San Diego Humane Society when her pet rat population got out of control.
'A lot of happy tears': Terminally ill dog adopted by family to fulfill his 'bucket list' adventures
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland said Rusty could have weeks or months left and hopes to make the most of the time the dog has left.
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland said Rusty could have weeks or months left and hopes to make the most of the time the dog has left.
Massive 190-Pound Mastiff rescued from Utah canyon after getting stuck
Rescuers in Salt Lake County, Utah, helped carry a large mastiff down from Grandeur Peak on Sunday, October 13, after the dog became stuck and was unable to move.
Rescuers in Salt Lake County, Utah, helped carry a large mastiff down from Grandeur Peak on Sunday, October 13, after the dog became stuck and was unable to move.
‘Tremendous gift’: Couple asks guests to donate money, supplies to shelter in lieu of wedding gifts
Newlyweds in Ohio provided a “tremendous gift” to a local animal shelter when they asked their guests to provide donations instead of wedding gifts.
Newlyweds in Ohio provided a “tremendous gift” to a local animal shelter when they asked their guests to provide donations instead of wedding gifts.
Dog becomes Instagram-famous for balancing objects on his head
An adorable dachshund has become a viral sensation for balancing a series of random objects on his head.
An adorable dachshund has become a viral sensation for balancing a series of random objects on his head.
Florida dog lost as puppy 12 years ago found under shed in Pennsylvania, reunited with owner
A 14-year-old Fox Terrier was reunited with her owner on Friday after she went missing 12 years ago from Florida and was found Tuesday over 1,000 miles away in Pennsylvania shivering under a shed.
A 14-year-old Fox Terrier was reunited with her owner on Friday after she went missing 12 years ago from Florida and was found Tuesday over 1,000 miles away in Pennsylvania shivering under a shed.
Bear cub makes parkour-style escape down staircase after breaking into California home
A bear family broke into the house in Homewood, located just outside of Tahoe City.
A bear family broke into the house in Homewood, located just outside of Tahoe City.
Police arrest Florida man in death of disabled dog
Jephthe Jean Francois is facing 15 charges, including animal cruelty and grand theft auto.
Jephthe Jean Francois is facing 15 charges, including animal cruelty and grand theft auto.
Dogs dressed as Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion from 'The Wizard of Oz' go viral
Social media cannot get enough of two very good dogs who are ready for Halloween.
Social media cannot get enough of two very good dogs who are ready for Halloween.
Oklahoma police officers help shelter volunteers walk 120 dogs: 'The help was very appreciated'
The police department assisted in walking a total of 120 foster dogs in need of some love and physical activity.
The police department assisted in walking a total of 120 foster dogs in need of some love and physical activity.
Goat rams through sliding glass door, naps inside bathroom
An Ohio homeowner never envisioned becoming semi-famous because of a goat butting its way into her home and taking a nap in her bathroom.
An Ohio homeowner never envisioned becoming semi-famous because of a goat butting its way into her home and taking a nap in her bathroom.
Uber Pet to launch in select cities for animal-friendly rides
Uber is throwing pet owners and pet lovers a bone with a new feature that will be available in Philadelphia starting on Oct. 16.
Uber is throwing pet owners and pet lovers a bone with a new feature that will be available in Philadelphia starting on Oct. 16.
Owning a dog could help you live longer, study suggests
A University of Toronto study published Tuesday found that dog ownership is associated with a lower risk of death over the long term.
A University of Toronto study published Tuesday found that dog ownership is associated with a lower risk of death over the long term.
'Miracle' dog found alive under debris 3 weeks after Hurricane Dorian
A search and rescue team found a dog buried under debris in the Bahamas, over three weeks after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the islands.
A search and rescue team found a dog buried under debris in the Bahamas, over three weeks after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the islands.
Disabled dog missing after car stolen with pet inside in South Florida
Florida animal rescue groups are helping a woman find her beloved disabled dog after her car was stolen with the husky mix inside.
Florida animal rescue groups are helping a woman find her beloved disabled dog after her car was stolen with the husky mix inside.
Staten Island couple keeps pet horse
Most of the time, when you see a horse you’d expect to see it on a farm somewhere in the countryside, not on Staten Island.
Most of the time, when you see a horse you’d expect to see it on a farm somewhere in the countryside, not on Staten Island.
$8K reward offered for information in ‘heinous’ case of beagle found skinned alive
An $8,000 reward is being offered for information leading to arrest in what the Humane Society of the U.S. called a “heinous” case involving a female beagle being skinned alive in southwest Missouri.
An $8,000 reward is being offered for information leading to arrest in what the Humane Society of the U.S. called a “heinous” case involving a female beagle being skinned alive in southwest Missouri.
Dying dog at New Jersey shelter searching for loving home to live out her days
A dying dog at a New Jersey shelter is searching for a loving home where she can peacefully live out the rest of her days.
A dying dog at a New Jersey shelter is searching for a loving home where she can peacefully live out the rest of her days.
Feral cat colony in Garfield draws complaints from residents
A colony of feral cats in Garfield is leaving some residents concerned, and not for any lasagna or Monday-related reasons.
A colony of feral cats in Garfield is leaving some residents concerned, and not for any lasagna or Monday-related reasons.
Bull captured by owner in West Baltimore
A bull has been captured by its owner after roaming free for hours in West Baltimore Wednesday.
A bull has been captured by its owner after roaming free for hours in West Baltimore Wednesday.