Wild turkey population exploding in Massachusetts

According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.

Holiday foods that are surprisingly good for your dog

There’s good news for people who want to celebrate turkey day with their favorite furry friend.

Jack Daniel's case against dog toy maker heads to Supreme Court

The maker of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey is up against the maker of a squeaky dog toy that looks a lot like the whiskey company's signature bottle. And the showdown is happening before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Live cat found inside checked bag at JFK Airport

A TSA officer at JFK Airport in New York City was shocked to find an orange cat inside a checked bag.

Tennessee authorities search for person who set dog on fire

“Our team is heartbroken by Diamond’s story,” Metro Animal Care and Control said in a Facebook post.

Why jellyfish show up on shore during a storm – and why most fish don’t

Most other sea creatures don’t make such an appearance – so, what makes the jellyfish different? The answer is both simple and complex, and involves the animal’s biology and behavior.

Dog who ran away during house fire reunited with family

A community in southern Minnesota came together to help a family whose dog ran away in the chaos as their house was on fire. Nine days later, Gypsy is back with her family. 

Frida, Mexico’s beloved search and rescue dog, dies

Over the course of Frida’s career, the Labrador retriever was credited with finding at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive.

Top 10 most popular dog names, breeds for 2022

A list of the most popular dog names and breeds for 2022 has been released. Did your pet make the list?

Lost rescue dog turns herself in at police station, footage shows

Footage released by officials shows the border collie entering through automatic doors at the police station before sitting down in the corner of the reception area.

What foods are safe for pets to eat during holidays?

With holiday festivities comes food, and some can be toxic for cats and dogs. In order to avoid a costly trip to the vet, FOX 9 went to the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley to get some holiday safety tips.