Owner carried timid golden retriever over bridge
A dog was too scared to cross a bridge on her own, so her owner carried it.
A dog was too scared to cross a bridge on her own, so her owner carried it.
CDC: Don't kiss your turtle; Salmonella outbreak linked to pets
The advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may seem almost comical – "Don't kiss or snuggle your turtle" – but the consequences of ignoring the tip can be very serious. That is because all turtles carry Salmonella bacteria – and the agency has traced an outbreak of Salmonella infections in people to pet turtles.
The advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may seem almost comical – "Don't kiss or snuggle your turtle" – but the consequences of ignoring the tip can be very serious. That is because all turtles carry Salmonella bacteria – and the agency has traced an outbreak of Salmonella infections in people to pet turtles.
Dog hugging stuffed animal mourns the loss of best friend
A dog cuddling up with a stuffed animal after losing her best friend is breaking hearts everywhere.
A dog cuddling up with a stuffed animal after losing her best friend is breaking hearts everywhere.
Patriot Paws provides service dogs to veterans
Did you know that the Veterans Administration does not provide service dogs to veterans with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or physical ailments? Fortunately, there are organizations like Patriot Paws, a nonprofit that trains dogs to help veterans in need-- at no cost to the vets.
Did you know that the Veterans Administration does not provide service dogs to veterans with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or physical ailments? Fortunately, there are organizations like Patriot Paws, a nonprofit that trains dogs to help veterans in need-- at no cost to the vets.
Study: Dogs don't like hugs
We love coddling our dogs. But how do they feel about our affection?
We love coddling our dogs. But how do they feel about our affection?
Small foxes with big ears debut at Prospect Park Zoo
Two fennec foxes have made their public debut at the Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn.
Two fennec foxes have made their public debut at the Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn.
Abandoned puppy without front legs gets new set of wheels
A puppy born without front legs was found abandoned and shivering in a cardboard box on a busy San Francisco street. According to the San Francisco SPCA, a man named Jene was sitting in a car on Mission street waiting for a friend, and watched as several people walked by the puppy and did nothing to help. Jene said one person even picked up the dog, and when they noticed the puppy...
A puppy born without front legs was found abandoned and shivering in a cardboard box on a busy San Francisco street. According to the San Francisco SPCA, a man named Jene was sitting in a car on Mission street waiting for a friend, and watched as several people walked by the puppy and did nothing to help. Jene said one person even picked up the dog, and when they noticed the puppy...
Baby red pandas on display at Prospect Park Zoo
Two red panda cubs that were born at the Prospect Park Zoo this summer are now on display to the public, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Two red panda cubs that were born at the Prospect Park Zoo this summer are now on display to the public, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Central Park horseback riding
Fox 5 went horseback riding, but not in the country -- right in Central Park. The general public now has the opportunity to rent horses in Central Park. The last public stable went out of business in 2007, but now, thanks to Melissa Varcoe, you can, once again, enjoy this experience year round. Melissa and her five horses live in Orange County.
Fox 5 went horseback riding, but not in the country -- right in Central Park. The general public now has the opportunity to rent horses in Central Park. The last public stable went out of business in 2007, but now, thanks to Melissa Varcoe, you can, once again, enjoy this experience year round. Melissa and her five horses live in Orange County.
Working at Belmont Park | Jen at Work
When you think of Belmont Park, you think prestige, but behind the scenes Belmont has over 2,000 horses which makes up for a lot of you know what. Jennifer Lahmers went to work at Belmont.
When you think of Belmont Park, you think prestige, but behind the scenes Belmont has over 2,000 horses which makes up for a lot of you know what. Jennifer Lahmers went to work at Belmont.
Pudu fawn on display at the Queens Zoo
A southern pudu fawn born at the Queens Zoo a few weeks ago is on display to visitors, the Wildlife Conservation Society announced. She was born April 29 and weight one pound, the WCS said. But pud...
A southern pudu fawn born at the Queens Zoo a few weeks ago is on display to visitors, the Wildlife Conservation Society announced. She was born April 29 and weight one pound, the WCS said. But pud...