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.

BARK Air launches luxury airline for dogs

BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.

Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy

Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.

NYC introduces sweet-tasting birth control to fight rat population

The pilot program is set to start in two neighborhoods within the rat mitigation zones. The area will cover about ten blocks each.

K-9 officer stabbed in line of duty, recovering at animal hospital

A K-9 officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was stabbed during duty while responding to a report of a suicidal individual armed with a knife on March 29.

Famous casino cats need new home after closure

The Tropicana casino and hotel in Vegas is being torn down to build a baseball stadium.

'Mountain lion' turns out to be chonky cat, police admit

A large cat seen in a South San Francisco residential area, initially mistaken for a mountain lion, was confirmed by police to be an oversized domestic or feral feline.

Pets and the solar eclipse: What to know

While some abnormal animal behavior has been recorded during eclipses of the past, don’t expect anything unusual from your pets. But there are a few things you can do to make sure they’ll stay safe.