Veterinarian shortage could hit US by 2030, study suggests

A recent study warns of a potential shortage of veterinarians in the US by 2030, with up to 15,000 fewer vets than needed nationwide.

Animal shelter tells pets' stories of survival after tornado outbreak

Harrowing stories of survival are coming out of Nebraska after multiple EF-3 tornadoes ripped apart homes and separated pets from their families.

NYC opens first pet-friendly homeless shelter in the Bronx

New York City has opened its first pet-friendly homeless shelter, meaning that people in need of shelter will no longer have to give up their pets to find a place to stay.

North Carolina child says she hears 'monsters' in the wall, turns out to be 50K buzzing bees

A mother has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that her little girl's complaint about hearing "monsters" inside her walls ended up being a swarm of 50,000 bees that somehow entered the family's home.

Virginia community rallies to reunite Canadian truck driver with lost dog

A Canadian truck driver is thanking a Virginia community for coming together and helping to find his lost dog, who disappeared at a rest stop. 

How coyotes live among us in NYC: 'They’re New Yorkers, too!'

Last weekend, a man on an early-morning run spotted a ‘large’ coyote in Central Park, saying the animal was around the size of a large German shepherd. Was it a fluke, or do the animals actually live among us in NYC?

Cat shipped in Amazon box from Utah to California

The owner reunited with her beloved cat after nearly a week when the animal accidentally climbed into a shipment box.

Florida puppy born with green fur: Meet 'Shamrock'

In Pensacola, Florida, a golden retriever puppy named "Shamrock" made headlines for being born with a green coat of fur.

Runaway horses in London leave 4 people injured, vehicles damaged

Horses in London doing routine military exercises bolted during the morning rush hour. One of the horses had its front covered by what appeared to be blood or red paint.

Hospital urges snakebite victims to refrain from bringing in serpents

An Australian hospital urged snakebite victims to stop trying to catch the slithery culprits when seeking medical attention after one patient came in carrying a serpent in a loosely locked box.

Flame-throwing robotic dog unleashed for sale in US

The contraption, equipped with the ARC Flamethrower, can emit fire streams up to 30 feet with the push of a button.

74-year-old woman's Shih Tzu stolen from her home in Brooklyn

74-year-old Valerie Rivera says she is heartbroken after her Shih Tzu, Romeo, was stolen from her home in East New York last month.

NYC's animal shelter crisis: Reason behind surge in surrendering pets

Animal advocates say the New York City's cost of living crisis is driving an overwhelming number of surrenders and adoptions at animal shelters throughout the city.

‘Extremely large’ snake spotted in NY; what to do if you see one

If you plan to roam around Congers Lake in Clarkstown, Rockland County -- you might want to keep your eyes open for a very large snake.