Body armor donated to Connecticut police dog

A Connecticut State Police Department K9 has new body armor thanks to a donation.

Britain's chief mouser celebrates 10 years on the prowl

Larry the cat, a four-legged inhabitant of London's 10 Downing St., is marking a decade as Britain's mouse-catcher in chief on Monday.

South Korea offers free COVID-19 tests for pet cats and dogs

South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.

Spooked NYPD horses get loose in Brooklyn

Two horses from the NYPD Mounted Unit went on a trot toward Coney Island.

Emotional reunion between NJ man and dog who saved his life

A New Jersey man has been reunited with the German shepherd he says helped save his life after he suffered a stroke.

Koala gets in the driver’s seat after causing multi-car crash on Australian freeway

A koala hopped in the driver’s seat of his rescuer’s car after causing a pileup on an Australian freeway. “It started sitting for a while on the steering wheel (as if) saying, ‘Let’s go for a drive!’”

With pandemic puppies abounding, experts share dog park tips

Go to any dog park right now and you’ll likely find lively pandemic puppies along with new owners learning the ins and outs of off-leash play.

Nassau lawmaker wants residents to know about dangerous dogs

Similar to a sex offender registry, a pet owner would have to mail a letter to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the home notifying them that the owner's dog has been deemed dangerous.

Man strikes up 37-year friendship with swan

An unusual friendship between a Turkish man and a swan he rescued has endured for decades.

South Dakota humane society will let you name a litter box after your ex

The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society in South Dakota is letting anyone feeling vindictive this Valentine’s Day to name a litter box after their ex.

Snoop Dogg, Martha Stewart hosting Puppy Bowl 2021

Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart will team up again, this time to host the 17th annual Puppy Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday.

Rescued dog saves new owner's life during stroke

"She licked his face to keep him awake, and helped drag him across the room to his cell phone."

From runt to Guinness Record: Freddy, world’s tallest dog dies at 8

Freddy, a Great Dane in the UK, grew from the runt of the litter to the tallest living dog in the world. Standing on his hind legs, he measured in at more than 7 feet tall.

$5,000 reward for information on abused dog in NJ

An animal rescue group is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the person responsible for a severely abused dog found in Irvington.

Zookeeper tumbles into penguin pool

Video from a zoo security camera shows a staffer's slippery mishap into a chilly pool.