'Built them a stretcher': Boy Scout, 12, helps rescue couple, injured dog lost in woods
A pre-teen Boy Scout in Hawaii helped rescue a local couple and their 100-pound dog on a trail in Hawaii and is now being recognized for his efforts.
A pre-teen Boy Scout in Hawaii helped rescue a local couple and their 100-pound dog on a trail in Hawaii and is now being recognized for his efforts.
Coyotes are making Long Island their home
Biologists expect coyotes to easily integrate into habitats across Long Island and fully colonize within a decade or two. Experts explain how to avoid conflicts and confrontations.
Biologists expect coyotes to easily integrate into habitats across Long Island and fully colonize within a decade or two. Experts explain how to avoid conflicts and confrontations.
Ring camera catches jogger rescuing pets from California house fire: 'Special kind of person'
The jogger spotted smoke rising from the home and ran up to alert the family, but no one was home. He told the homeowner over her Ring camera that her house was on fire, and when she heard the smoke alarms going off, she gave him the door code so he could save their four pets: two dachshunds, a cat, and a rabbit.
The jogger spotted smoke rising from the home and ran up to alert the family, but no one was home. He told the homeowner over her Ring camera that her house was on fire, and when she heard the smoke alarms going off, she gave him the door code so he could save their four pets: two dachshunds, a cat, and a rabbit.
'I have no words": Couple mourns beloved horse shot, killed inside enclosure
A Groveland couple is heartbroken and angry after their horse was shot and killed inside her enclosure.
A Groveland couple is heartbroken and angry after their horse was shot and killed inside her enclosure.
Florida trooper finds 'furever family' for puppies on cold night, officials say
The trooper reportedly spoke with the homeowner and with the cooler temperatures in the state, she offered to re-home the pups.
The trooper reportedly spoke with the homeowner and with the cooler temperatures in the state, she offered to re-home the pups.
Orphaned, malnourished baby pumas find new home at Memphis Zoo
Memphis zoo officials said a female puma gave birth to four kittens in Washington but abandoned her young shortly after.
Memphis zoo officials said a female puma gave birth to four kittens in Washington but abandoned her young shortly after.
3 snow leopards die from COVID-19 complications at Nebraska zoo
The zoo made the announcement in a Facebook post Friday, describing the deaths of the three leopards — named Ranney, Everest, and Makalu— as “truly heartbreaking.
The zoo made the announcement in a Facebook post Friday, describing the deaths of the three leopards — named Ranney, Everest, and Makalu— as “truly heartbreaking.
VIDEO: Momma bear, cubs visit Wyoming police station
The Jackson Police Department posted the video to Facebook, joking the visitors "swung by to say hi."
The Jackson Police Department posted the video to Facebook, joking the visitors "swung by to say hi."
Winter the dolphin dies, leaving legacy of perseverance and inspiration
Winter the dolphin has passed away at the age of 16, after years of inspiring others who have prosthetic limbs like her. Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials say she'd been battling a gastrointestinal infection.
Winter the dolphin has passed away at the age of 16, after years of inspiring others who have prosthetic limbs like her. Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials say she'd been battling a gastrointestinal infection.
Dogs of the New York City Marathon
The New York City Marathon featured about 25,000 athletes and drew tens of thousands of spectators along the 26.2-mile course. Many of those spectators had four legs and fur.
The New York City Marathon featured about 25,000 athletes and drew tens of thousands of spectators along the 26.2-mile course. Many of those spectators had four legs and fur.
Fort Worth Zoo welcomes new baby elephant to the herd
The Fort Worth zoo has been hiding a very sweet secret: A baby elephant was born at the zoo three weeks ago.
The Fort Worth zoo has been hiding a very sweet secret: A baby elephant was born at the zoo three weeks ago.
Why New Yorkers are seeing more rats this year
You might be accustomed to seeing rats in the subway system, scrounging for food on the street, or even inside your apartment building. Don't be shocked if you see more of them this year.
You might be accustomed to seeing rats in the subway system, scrounging for food on the street, or even inside your apartment building. Don't be shocked if you see more of them this year.
Rescue of stolen French Bulldog 'Bugsy' leads to underground 'puppy chop shop': deputies
“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"
“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"
Daytona Beach woman gifts sheriff's office over $32,000 for K-9 bulletproof vests, training
A Daytona Beach resident with a soft spot for K-9s gave a very generous gift to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
A Daytona Beach resident with a soft spot for K-9s gave a very generous gift to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Why do dogs tilt their heads? It's not only about getting treats
A new study published in Animal Cognition suggests that dogs tilt their heads as a way to process "relevant, meaningful stimuli."
A new study published in Animal Cognition suggests that dogs tilt their heads as a way to process "relevant, meaningful stimuli."
Pet shelters see adoption slowdown after pandemic demand, here's why
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Millions of red crabs cover streets on Australia’s Christmas Island
The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.
The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.
Filly dies from training injury at Santa Anita’s fall meet
So far this year, 19 horses have died from racing or training incidents or other causes at Santa Anita. The track reported 20 deaths in 2020.
So far this year, 19 horses have died from racing or training incidents or other causes at Santa Anita. The track reported 20 deaths in 2020.
Man dies after being gored during a bull run in Spain
A 55-year-old Spanish man bled to death after being gored in the leg by a bull during a festival in which the animals are released into the streets.
A 55-year-old Spanish man bled to death after being gored in the leg by a bull during a festival in which the animals are released into the streets.
Timothy the hippo enjoys pumpkins, shares Halloween message to crush Fiona
San Antonio Zoo’s Timothy the hippo chomped on some pumpkins ahead of Halloween and shared a sweet message to his crush at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona.
San Antonio Zoo’s Timothy the hippo chomped on some pumpkins ahead of Halloween and shared a sweet message to his crush at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona.