Sloth distracts viewers during ESA’s Juice mission to Jupiter
"Aside from the actual launch, this guy is definitely the star of ESA's Juice telecast," Dr. Nadia Drake said Friday during ESA’s rocket launch of the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer.
City council passes guinea pig sales ban in NYC
The bill would not prohibit the adoption of the popular pets from local animal shelters and rescue groups.
Video: Coyote rescued from East River in New York City
The NYPD's Harbor Unit arrived at the scene to rescue the wild animal from the river.
Dog supposedly suffered from alcohol withdrawal, animal rescue says
After requiring continuous care, the rescue said it “became clear" the dog was suffering from symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
Mississippi woman charged with having sex with dog, says she was ‘forced’
Deputies found the woman after a video was posted on social media.
'Arrested' Alabama pony finds new home to help those with disabilities
Police named the pony "Ginuwine" after he showed an extreme unwillingness to cooperate with officers back on March 20.
'Sloth Encounters' pet shop owner opposes proposed NY exotic animal ban
Newly introduced legislation would ban the sale of sloths, along with whales, elephants, hyenas, zebras and walruses in New York state.
Watch: Twin tiger cubs emerge from their den for the first time
The twin tiger cubs, named Alif and Raya, engaged in some "playful rough and tumble." Sumatran tigers are critically endangered and just 350 remain in the wild, experts say.
Ricochet, therapy dog who surfs, dies and leaves heartfelt legacy
The 15-year-old canine helped countless veterans and kids during more than a decade providing therapy in the waves off San Diego, according to her owner Judy Fridono.
Rhino euthanized at Omaha zoo: 'He will be greatly missed'
The rhino was diagnosed with an inoperable partial intestinal obstruction.
Inseparable goat, dog duo find forever home on North Carolina farm
Cinnamon and Felix were surrendered after their owner could no longer care for them.
California deputies use tax dollars to travel 500 miles, cross 6 counties to kill pet goat: Lawsuit
A mother of a 9-year-old is suing the Shasta District Fair and Event Center (Shasta Fair Association), the County of Shasta, and the Shasta County Sheriff's Department after allegedly seizing a pet goat named Cedar and slaughtering it, according to a lawsuit.
Infants exposed to pet dogs or cats may develop fewer food allergies, study finds
The study showed dog exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cat exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, wheat and soybean allergies.
This year’s Cadbury Easter ‘bunny’ is a one-eyed rescue cat named Crash
For the first time since the contest started five years ago, a rescue pet was chosen to be the face of the Cadbury Clucking Bunny commercial.
Trapped horse rescued after surviving below-freezing temps in snow
They believe a horse was pushed out of the barn by another horse and had sunk down deep in the snow.
Horse racing's national anti-doping program starts
Horse racing’s efforts to clean up the sport and level the playing field take another step forward Monday with the launch of a new anti-doping program.
Petco, Freshpet launch subscription pet meal program for dogs
The program will expand nationwide later this year.
Calf born with unique smiley face marking finds forever home
Happy the calf has a new home and a new job.
Upper East Side launches 'curb your dog' contest
Dog poop on the sidewalk has become a major frustration for New Yorkers across the city, but especially on the Upper East Side.
Two special kitties in Virginia need to be adopted together: 'Their imperfections make them perfect'
Robinson and Milis became best of friends during their time in foster care and are now healthy and ready for a new home.