Dog parasite detected in Colorado River for 1st time, originating from other states
A parasite that can potentially kill dogs has been discovered for the first time in the Colorado River in Southern California, a study from University of California, Riverside said.
After 700 days in shelter, senior dog adopted by senior citizen: ‘Perfect match'
The 10-year-old Carolina dog mix had been searching for a loving home since 2022, but recently found the perfect match.
100-year-old giant alligator snapping turtle vanishes along North Carolina interstate
"It's almost like losing a piece of myself, to be honest with you," the turtle's owner told a local media outlet.
11-foot, 750-pound alligator seized from New York home
The 11-foot gator's owner reportedly allowed members of the public to get into a pool and pet the "unsecured" reptile.
Study reveals dogs can relieve stress, improve concentration in humans
A recent study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that certain activities might enhance individuals' brainwave patterns linked to rest and relaxation.
NJ State trooper rescues dog 'Georgy' stranded on freezing Lake Hopatcong
It was a ruff day for a little pup named Georgy who drifted offshore on Lake Hopatcong.
Watch: Wildlife rehabber wears fox mask to feed rescued kit
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
2 dogs die during Alaska Iditarod race, prompting call from PETA to end the competition
Two dogs have died during Alaska’s annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, making it the first time a dog has died during the competition in five years.
New York City TikTok user goes viral featuring a potty-trained purse pigeon
Abby says that pigeons are very clean, any vet that treats birds can treat pigeons and as to how she discovered Pidge was a girl—the pigeon surprised her.
Colorado dog missing for 10 days found trapped in snow just feet from home
On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.
Meet Flaco Jr., the baby owl who fell from a Long Island nest
The baby owl Flaco Jr. will have another chance at life after falling earlier this week from a 70-foot nest on Long Island. It was brought to Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown.
Watch: Runaway horses gallop alongside drivers on Ohio highway
In Cleveland, Ohio, a peculiar traffic jam unfolded on March 2 when a pair of runaway horses galloped alongside vehicles on a local highway. T
Central Park hosts memorial for beloved celebrity owl Flaco
A memorial was planned late Sunday afternoon in Central Park near what organizers call Flaco’s favorite oak tree.
Legally blind student defies odds, gets accepted into veterinarian school
A Texas student defied expectations by gaining acceptance into the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. Born prematurely with limited vision, Faith Snapp sees her blindness not as a barrier but as a challenge to overcome.
Watch: Hiker rescues dog lost 1,000 feet up on trail
The poor dog was on one of the more “treacherous” parts of the hiking trail.
Very friendly cat rescued from car in junkyard before it’s crushed
The cat hopped out from under the hood of the car moments before it was going to get demolished.
Five animals have now died recently at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
Three of the five animals that died at the zoo occurred recently, including one on Feb. 1.
Watch: Bear trio gets evicted from building in California's Lake Tahoe
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
A look at NYC's most memorable animal celebrities
Flaco is the latest in a long line of non-human celebrities that have made New York City their home over the years.
Watch: Mosquito plague takes over Buenos Aires after heavy rainfall
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, heavy rainfall has triggered a mosquito invasion, as captured in a video on February 19.