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.

Garbage truck driver hailed as a hero for rescuing puppy he found in discarded backpack

A garbage truck driver in Ohio noticed movement coming from inside a discarded backpack on the side of the road. Inside the bag, he found the abandoned 10-week-old puppy suffering from a broken leg and dehydration. Not only did he save the puppy's life -- he adopted her too.

PETA mocked on social media for claiming insults like 'pig,' 'chicken' hurt animals

People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, was mocked on social media this week for a tweet that argued calling someone names like a "pig," "chicken" or a "snake" is hurtful to the animals themselves.

NY woman keeps pet pantry going after husband dies of COVID

Paw It Forward is a Nassau County-based pet pantry. Danielle Scala-Nathan gives away pet food, leashes, collars, medications, and more.

NYPD rescues dog 'Tinkerbell' from frigid Jamaica Bay

Members of the NYPD Special Ops team rescued a dog named Tinkberbell that was frantically trying to stay afloat in a frigid Jamaica Bay.