Bear swipes Amazon package from Connecticut home

A bear was caught in the act, stealing a package of toilet paper that was delivered to a Connecticut residence.

Long Island man slammed dog to the ground, authorities say

A video from a security camera showed a man lifting the dog over his head and slamming him to the ground, causing the dog to suffer a broken leg, Suffolk County SPCA said.

FDA: Pet food plants ‘likely’ contributed to illness or death of hundreds of dogs

The FDA said inspectors found a pet food company’s food safety program to be inadequate, alleging that more than 130 deaths and 220 illnesses in dogs may have been caused by the dog food brand.

2 orphaned manatees being nursed at SeaWorld Orlando

Life without a mom isn’t easy. These calves have a lot of growing to do before they are healthy enough to be released back into the wild.

Dog food recalled due to elevated levels of vitamin D

51,000 packages of Simply Nourish dog food have been recalled due to high levels of vitamin D that may cause serious health problems in dogs.

Woman arrested over unleashed dogs in NYC park

A woman was handcuffed and arrested over her unleashed dogs in a Manhattan park.

NYC cooling centers open; Petco offers pet-friendly places to cool off

New York City's 300-plus cooling centers are open, some with extended hours. In a new partnership this year, all Petco stores in the city are open as cooling centers for New Yorkers and their pets.

10-week-old puppy found in hot car 'screaming in pain' now recovering

According to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, the original owners of the puppy, Brandon Mclaren and Mecaila Johnson, arrived back at the car 30 minutes after the puppy had been rescued.

Adorable canine clerk mans convenience store in Ireland

Belle the Labrador flexed her customer service skills at a convenience store in Ireland, taking cash from customers.

Horse trailer overturns on the Belt Parkway

A trailer carrying two horses overturned on the Belt Parkway in Queens Wednesday morning causing significant delays.

Dog mauls toddler to death in Brooklyn; man arrested

The police have arrested a man in connection with the dog-mauling death of a young boy in Flatbush, Brooklyn.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine nasal spray effective in animals, NIH says

NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.

China's migrating elephant herd may be finally heading home

The herd of elephants that made international headlines after wandering the populated streets of China may be finally heading home.

Dogfighting ring busted on Long Island

Authorities announced arrests connected to an alleged interstate dogfighting ring.

Dog excitedly rings bell after seeing bears in swimming pool

Daisy was eager to get outside and say hello to some unexpected visitors — a family of bears taking a dip in the backyard swimming pool.