Michigan deputy duct taped rescue dog, shot three times, dumped in a ditch - sheriff says
A Michigan sheriff's deputy has been fired after he duct taped his dog and shot it three times before dumping him in a ditch in September.
A Michigan sheriff's deputy has been fired after he duct taped his dog and shot it three times before dumping him in a ditch in September.
Kittens rescued from sewer in NJ on road to recovery
Animal control officers pulled two kittens from a cold, damp city sewer earlier this month. Thankfully, Leonardo and Donatella are doing better but still need help.
Animal control officers pulled two kittens from a cold, damp city sewer earlier this month. Thankfully, Leonardo and Donatella are doing better but still need help.
Dog leaps from window to escape burning Berks County home
Heart wrenching video captured the moment a family dog leapt from a second-story window in order to escape a burning home in Berks County. A second dog and a cat were also found safe. One of the family's cats is still missing, authorities say.
Heart wrenching video captured the moment a family dog leapt from a second-story window in order to escape a burning home in Berks County. A second dog and a cat were also found safe. One of the family's cats is still missing, authorities say.
Rare white dolphin spotted in Clearwater canal
A rare white dolphin named ‘Cherub’ has been spotted in a Clearwater canal for the first reported time in a year, according to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
A rare white dolphin named ‘Cherub’ has been spotted in a Clearwater canal for the first reported time in a year, according to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Dog of terminally ill Philadelphia woman receives hundreds of adoption requests
Rosie, the faithful companion of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman, receives hundreds of adoption requests from people all over the country.
Rosie, the faithful companion of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman, receives hundreds of adoption requests from people all over the country.
Philadelphia woman's dying wish is to find new owner for her dog
An Old City woman, who only has weeks left to live, is searching to fulfill her last wish of finding a new owner for her dog.
An Old City woman, who only has weeks left to live, is searching to fulfill her last wish of finding a new owner for her dog.
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
Whale entangled in fishing net spotted with calf off Cape Cod
An endangered North Atlantic right whale that has been entangled in rope for months was recently spotted off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts this week after swimming over 1,000 miles from Florida with its baby.
An endangered North Atlantic right whale that has been entangled in rope for months was recently spotted off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts this week after swimming over 1,000 miles from Florida with its baby.
Keeping your furry friend safe and healthy as temperatures rise
If you're uncomfortable outside in the hot weather, your pet feels the same way.
If you're uncomfortable outside in the hot weather, your pet feels the same way.
Dog fighting cancer rescues orphan otter pup from St. Croix River
An otterly amazing story.
An otterly amazing story.
Dog feces crackdown on Manhattan streets; 'no poop fairy'
FYI the "Poop Fairy" doesn't exist. A city councilman says residents are fed up with dodging dog poop on sidewalks like landmines. And now the Sanitation Police are ready to hit scofflaws with $250 tickets.
FYI the "Poop Fairy" doesn't exist. A city councilman says residents are fed up with dodging dog poop on sidewalks like landmines. And now the Sanitation Police are ready to hit scofflaws with $250 tickets.
Florida dog named 'TobyKeith' breaks record as oldest in the world
The pooch surpassed the lifespan of a Chihuahua which is normally between 12 and 18-years-old.
The pooch surpassed the lifespan of a Chihuahua which is normally between 12 and 18-years-old.
Online puppy scams on the rise
The Better Business Bureau recently reported that 35% of all online shopping scams reported to them in 2021 were “pet scams.”
The Better Business Bureau recently reported that 35% of all online shopping scams reported to them in 2021 were “pet scams.”
'All we can do is pray': Prized horses buried in snow during North Dakota's historic blizzard
"There's nowhere else to put them. They're just going to have to weather it. I got to just pray … this is bad," Hollie Wilson said after a blizzard left seven of her horses shivering uncontrollably for three days.
"There's nowhere else to put them. They're just going to have to weather it. I got to just pray … this is bad," Hollie Wilson said after a blizzard left seven of her horses shivering uncontrollably for three days.
'Highly-contagious' bird flu found in bald eagles in Georgia
The bird flu is highly infectious, currently untreatable, and potentially deadly to any animal that is infected. Now it's been found in dead eagles in three of Georgia's counties.
The bird flu is highly infectious, currently untreatable, and potentially deadly to any animal that is infected. Now it's been found in dead eagles in three of Georgia's counties.
Kisses from your dog may contain deadly bacteria, study says
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.
Rescued puppy found with burnt plastic in fur to be fostered by firefighter
The puppy had burnt plastic all over his body and face before firefighters rescued him from the burning debris.
The puppy had burnt plastic all over his body and face before firefighters rescued him from the burning debris.
Unsightly deer concerns Coloradoans, wildlife officials respond
A deer with warts all over its body has prompted concerns in one Colorado town.
A deer with warts all over its body has prompted concerns in one Colorado town.
Man with more than 100 snakes in Maryland home died from snake bite: medical officials
The Maryland Chief Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed a 49-year-old man in Charles County who was living with more than 100 snakes – including some venomous and illegal – inside his home died from “snake envenomation.”
The Maryland Chief Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed a 49-year-old man in Charles County who was living with more than 100 snakes – including some venomous and illegal – inside his home died from “snake envenomation.”
Taxidermy museum with 1,000 animals under investigation
Authorities are investigating a businessman who owned a private taxidermy collection with more than 1,000 stuffed animals, including just over 400 from protected species and at least one specimen of a North African oryx, already extinct.
Authorities are investigating a businessman who owned a private taxidermy collection with more than 1,000 stuffed animals, including just over 400 from protected species and at least one specimen of a North African oryx, already extinct.