‘Unsung hero’: Petco Foundation honors woman for bringing shelter kill rate from 100 percent down to 0
A Texas woman received $35,000 and will be honored by the Petco Foundation for her dedication to a rundown animal shelter where she dropped the kill rate from 100 percent to zero.
A Texas woman received $35,000 and will be honored by the Petco Foundation for her dedication to a rundown animal shelter where she dropped the kill rate from 100 percent to zero.
Orangutan granted 'personhood' settles into new central Florida home
A 33-year-old orangutan granted legal personhood by a judge in Argentina is settling into her new surroundings at the Center for Great Apes in central Florida.
A 33-year-old orangutan granted legal personhood by a judge in Argentina is settling into her new surroundings at the Center for Great Apes in central Florida.
Moose the tortoise goes missing from San Jose home, again
A family in San Jose is on the hunt for their beloved tortoise, all 50+ pounds of him. The missing reptile escaped from the family's backyard near Mastic and Goodyear over the weekend.
A family in San Jose is on the hunt for their beloved tortoise, all 50+ pounds of him. The missing reptile escaped from the family's backyard near Mastic and Goodyear over the weekend.
California deputies help rescue bear named 'T-Shirt' who became stuck inside a dumpster
A hungry bear named "T-Shirt" put on quite the show for deputies on the north shore of Lake Tahoe after becoming trapped inside a dumpster.
A hungry bear named "T-Shirt" put on quite the show for deputies on the north shore of Lake Tahoe after becoming trapped inside a dumpster.
Senate unanimously passes bill to make animal cruelty a federal felony
Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate have unanimously passed a bipartisan bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony.
Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate have unanimously passed a bipartisan bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony.
#FreeQuilty: Houston rescue looking for home for feline escape artist
A Tweet of the Friends For Life Animal Rescue and Adoption Organization's Facebook post about this pawsitively mischievous cat went viral Monday, asking people to "please someone go adopt this criminal cat."
A Tweet of the Friends For Life Animal Rescue and Adoption Organization's Facebook post about this pawsitively mischievous cat went viral Monday, asking people to "please someone go adopt this criminal cat."
Unlikely pals! Rescue dog and cheetah have adorable sleepover at Cincinnati Zoo
Best friends furever!
Best friends furever!
North Dakota brewery is putting shelter dogs on its beer cans
One brewery is combining shelter dogs and beer for a good cause.
One brewery is combining shelter dogs and beer for a good cause.
Baby cheetah paired with rescue dog at Cincinnati Zoo
A baby cheetah has been paired with a rescue puppy at the Cincinnati Zoo, and the two playmates have quickly become best friends.
A baby cheetah has been paired with a rescue puppy at the Cincinnati Zoo, and the two playmates have quickly become best friends.
Puppy orphaned in Baghdadi raid finds fur-ever home
A young puppy orphaned in the U.S. military operation that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi last Saturday has been rescued and reportedly adopted into a fur-ever home.
A young puppy orphaned in the U.S. military operation that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi last Saturday has been rescued and reportedly adopted into a fur-ever home.
Considering a dog? Here’s how much it costs to own a pet in the US and around the world
When it comes to caring for an animal companion, can you really put a price tag on love?
When it comes to caring for an animal companion, can you really put a price tag on love?
Ruff ride: Dog struck by car rides inside bumper for miles
A dog hit by a car in upstate New York rode for 45 minutes wedged between the broken bumper and the grille before the driver realized she was carrying an injured passenger.
A dog hit by a car in upstate New York rode for 45 minutes wedged between the broken bumper and the grille before the driver realized she was carrying an injured passenger.
A dog is starving to death and vets don't know why
An 8-year-old pit bull named Sally has stopped eating and has been slowly wasting away over the last few weeks, according to an animal welfare group in New Jersey. Sally was set to undergo surgery on Wednesday.
An 8-year-old pit bull named Sally has stopped eating and has been slowly wasting away over the last few weeks, according to an animal welfare group in New Jersey. Sally was set to undergo surgery on Wednesday.
Man finally reunited with dog more than two years after it was stolen
The dog went missing two and a half years ago after jumping out of the car and running off at a grocery store.
The dog went missing two and a half years ago after jumping out of the car and running off at a grocery store.
Autism service dog soothes owner during panic attack: ‘He’s my hero’
A service trained to detect panic attacks came to his owners rescue in a very emotional and personal video.
A service trained to detect panic attacks came to his owners rescue in a very emotional and personal video.
Toddler and good dog dance to 'Beauty and the Beast' in adorable viral video
It's a tale as old as time, when a little girl's best playmate, who so happens to be her dog, can also be her cute beast.
It's a tale as old as time, when a little girl's best playmate, who so happens to be her dog, can also be her cute beast.
Animal shelter warns of 'lost pet' scam, offers to return missing animal for money
The scammer offers to return the lost pet -- which they do not actually have -- in return for a gift card.
The scammer offers to return the lost pet -- which they do not actually have -- in return for a gift card.
NYC's Animal Medical Center set for $70 million expansion
One of the world's top veterinary hospitals is planning a $70 million expansion of its New York headquarters. The 110-year-old Animal Medical Center on Manhattan's East Side will get new emergency and intensive care units, more space for research — and even a grassy new balcony dog run.
One of the world's top veterinary hospitals is planning a $70 million expansion of its New York headquarters. The 110-year-old Animal Medical Center on Manhattan's East Side will get new emergency and intensive care units, more space for research — and even a grassy new balcony dog run.
Cats win Halloween costume contest dressed as Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson
Two cats dressed as country superstars Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton took home the top prize at Florida's decadent Fantasy Fest.
Two cats dressed as country superstars Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton took home the top prize at Florida's decadent Fantasy Fest.
Truffles the cat helps kids get comfortable with wearing glasses, going to eye doctor
Truffles is a 2-year-old cat whose mission is helping children get more comfortable with going to the eye doctor and wearing glasses or eye patches.
Truffles is a 2-year-old cat whose mission is helping children get more comfortable with going to the eye doctor and wearing glasses or eye patches.