North Carolina dog diagnosed with COVID-19 dies

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in June that dogs, cats and a few other animals types are able to contract COVID-19, it is rare for animals to pass it on to their owners or vice versa.

Navy veteran saved by Chihuahua after having a stroke

Eighty-six-year-old Navy Veteran Rudy Armstrong survived a stroke after his little dog Bubu ran to get help.

Free pet food event in Suffolk County on Saturday

The Suffolk County SPCA is holding its third dog and cat food giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 8.

Meet the rat hunters: Dogs join the fight against NYC’s rodent problem

Rats have been an issue in New York City for as long as it has been a city, and despite the best efforts, won’t go away. FOX 5 NY takes a look at how some dogs are returning to their rat-hunting roots to help rid the city of this pesky problem.

On the hunt for rats in NYC
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Rats have been an issue in New York City for as long as it has been a city, and despite the best efforts, won?t go away. FOX 5 NY takes a look at how some dogs are returning to their rat-hunting roots to help rid the city of this pesky problem.

Sanctuary for retired racing horses in NJ in need of financial help

A sanctuary for retired harness-racing horses in New Jersey is struggling to cover the costs of caring for its many residents.

NJ horse rescue organization needs help
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A sanctuary for retired harness-racing horses in New Jersey is struggling to cover the costs of caring for its many residents.

61 dogs rescued from NJ house of horrors

The Monmouth County SPCA says it rescued 61 small dogs including puppies and several pregnant dogs that were living in horrific conditions in Belford, New Jersey.

'Honey, baby, mine': Man serenades donkey foal with ‘Crawdad Song’

An Ohio farmer captured a sweet moment between her husband and their donkey foal as he serenaded her with the “Crawdad Song.”

Finding new homes for the pets left behind by COVID-19

Pets have also been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, as the growing death toll has left many dogs and cats without owners.

Pets left behind by COVID-19
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The coronavirus pandemic has left many pets without families as it continues to burn through the United States.