Westchester pet adoptions
The Humane Society of Westchester has spent two years fundraising, planning, and building a new shelter. And despite the challenges of the pandemic, the shelter is nearing completion.
The Humane Society of Westchester has spent two years fundraising, planning, and building a new shelter. And despite the challenges of the pandemic, the shelter is nearing completion.
Dog at Delaware SPCA for 866 days finds forever home
The Delaware SPCA’s longest resident dog found her forever home with a New Castle couple after 866 days at their Newark shelter.
The Delaware SPCA’s longest resident dog found her forever home with a New Castle couple after 866 days at their Newark shelter.
Dog recovering in Lakeway after near-death experience with Mexican cartel
Thanks to an Austin rescue organization, that dog is now making a miraculous recovery at a vet's office in Lakeway, but he isn't out of the woods just yet.
Thanks to an Austin rescue organization, that dog is now making a miraculous recovery at a vet's office in Lakeway, but he isn't out of the woods just yet.
Baby elephant at zoo in Syracuse dies suddenly
A baby elephant at a Syracuse zoo died from a virus just before his second birthday. Ajay, an Asian elephant calf, died on Wednesday.
A baby elephant at a Syracuse zoo died from a virus just before his second birthday. Ajay, an Asian elephant calf, died on Wednesday.
Top-trending dog names for 2020 include coronavirus-themed monikers
From 'Tiger King' to coronavirus, people's choice of pet names for 2020 reflect the tumultuous year we've had.
From 'Tiger King' to coronavirus, people's choice of pet names for 2020 reflect the tumultuous year we've had.
Deputies rescue dog stranded on ice chunk on North Dakota river
Sheriff’s deputies in western North Dakota rescued a dog that was stranded on chunk of ice in a river Wednesday morning.
Sheriff’s deputies in western North Dakota rescued a dog that was stranded on chunk of ice in a river Wednesday morning.
Video: Owners wrest puppy from python’s grip after snake lunges from bushes, coils around dog
The video, which was captured by the family’s security camera, showed the puppy sniffing around in the backyard, before a snake lunged out from a nearby bush and coiled itself around the small dog.
The video, which was captured by the family’s security camera, showed the puppy sniffing around in the backyard, before a snake lunged out from a nearby bush and coiled itself around the small dog.
No more emotional support animals on planes after DOT closes major loophole
The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don’t count.
The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don’t count.
Man accused of killing mom, dog on Thanksgiving, police say
Police say a Virginia man has been accused of killing his mother and the family dog, who were both found dead on Thanksgiving Day.
Police say a Virginia man has been accused of killing his mother and the family dog, who were both found dead on Thanksgiving Day.
Police dog dies after falling down elevator shaft while searching for burglary suspects
A police K-9 in Pennsylvania died in a fall down an elevator shaft while assisting police in a search for burglary suspects.
A police K-9 in Pennsylvania died in a fall down an elevator shaft while assisting police in a search for burglary suspects.
Caught on video: Man saves puppy from alligator’s jaws in Florida
The puppy, named Gunner, was dragged into a pond by the alligator.
The puppy, named Gunner, was dragged into a pond by the alligator.
Dachshund rescues family's small dog from mountain lion attack in Colorado
Winston the dachshund saw a mountain lion grab his best friend Mijo, a 15-year-old chiweenie. But instead of running away in fear, Winston courageously chased the large cat and barked until it dropped the tiny pup.
Winston the dachshund saw a mountain lion grab his best friend Mijo, a 15-year-old chiweenie. But instead of running away in fear, Winston courageously chased the large cat and barked until it dropped the tiny pup.
Dog owners who walk pet at higher risk of contracting COVID, study finds
A study on the risk factor of various activities to contracting coronavirus found that people who walk their dogs are 78% more likely to become infected.
A study on the risk factor of various activities to contracting coronavirus found that people who walk their dogs are 78% more likely to become infected.
Ariana Grande to open animal rescue center in Los Angeles
Ariana Grande, one of the most recognizable names in pop music, announced Wednesday she will open an animal rescue center in Los Angeles.
Ariana Grande, one of the most recognizable names in pop music, announced Wednesday she will open an animal rescue center in Los Angeles.
‘He rolled over with excitement’: Kentucky town elects dog as mayor
Rabbit Hash, KY, has been electing dogs as mayors since 1998.
Rabbit Hash, KY, has been electing dogs as mayors since 1998.
Blind athlete aims for Tokyo with new guide dog by her side
One Long Island teen says she felt hopeless after she lost her sight until she found a new passion and a new friend.
One Long Island teen says she felt hopeless after she lost her sight until she found a new passion and a new friend.
'Handsome dude': Florida K-9 dons uniform, tie for new ID badge
The Orange County Sheriff's Office posted a picture of K-9 Chico's new badge photo on Thursday.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office posted a picture of K-9 Chico's new badge photo on Thursday.
Wanna go for a walk? Westminster dog show leaves NYC for '21
The Westminster Kennel Club says the nation’s dog show will be held outdoors at an estate about 25 miles north of Manhattan on June 12-13.
The Westminster Kennel Club says the nation’s dog show will be held outdoors at an estate about 25 miles north of Manhattan on June 12-13.
Online training for therapy dogs and their humans
The Good Dog Foundation now trains dog owners and their dogs to become therapy teams via Zoom classes.
The Good Dog Foundation now trains dog owners and their dogs to become therapy teams via Zoom classes.
Fearless Jack Russell terrier chases black bear out of family’s backyard
A tiny Jack Russell terrier in Canada managed to send a black bear scampering back into the woods with his ferocious bark.
A tiny Jack Russell terrier in Canada managed to send a black bear scampering back into the woods with his ferocious bark.