‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ catch: Tennessee teen reels in rare white catfish

“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.

Mount Vernon man accused of throwing puppy into oncoming traffic

Thaddeus Jones allegedly threw a pitbull puppy onto Yonkers Avenue, where it was struck and killed by oncoming traffic.

Dog rescued from ocean more than a mile off New Jersey coast

Caiden, a 10-year-old Siberian Husky, was rescued after being found swimming a mile and a half off the coast of Union Beach in New Jersey.

American Kennel Club adds new breed, the bracco Italiano

The ancient Italian bird dog is the 200th member of the American Kennel Club’s roster of recognized breeds.

Tiny, infectious worm found in NY parks

The Toxocara worm can cause fever, fatigue, coughing, rash, or abdominal pain, and in extreme cases, can cause blindness or cause neurological damage to the brain.

Why mosquito season is getting worse

Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the "world's deadliest animal." Here is why.

July 4 pet safety: Helpful tips to protect your pets during fireworks celebrations

The sound of fireworks may scare your pet so much that they run off and potentially go missing, something the American Kennel Club says tends to happen during the holiday break.

July 4th pet safety: What to do if you find a lost pet

Every year, animal shelters are flooded with lost pets that were spooked by fireworks celebrations. Here's how you can help if you see a lost animal.

Video: Thief on scooter steals dog in Queens

Security camera video shows a stranger on a scooter petting a 75-year-old man's dog on a sidewalk in Ozone Park and then brazenly stealing the pooch.

NY couple caught with pet raccoon now face hefty fines

A New York couple who took a raccoon to a pet store to shop for food now face hundreds of dollars in fines after a store worker called the authorities.

Bear gets stuck, dies in hot car parked outside Smoky Mountain cabin

“Bears have noses 7 times better than a bloodhound and can smell even the faintest odor of food inside a vehicle. Lock your doors, roll up your windows, and never leave food or anything that smells like food inside!”

PHOTOS: Westminster dog show winner Trumpet the Bloodhound makes history

A bloodhound named Trumpet won the 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show marking the first time the breed has ever snared U.S. dogdom’s most coveted best in show prize.