Newborn piglet melts hearts with adorable photo shoot

Oklahoma-based photographer Cashlie White recently photographed a sweet little newborn piglet named Dynamite.

Dog stuck in a jam after trying to escape under fence in Louisiana

A Louisiana dog needed the help of firefighters after getting stuck under a fence while trying to escape a backyard late last month.

Rescue dog adopts kittens after the tragic death of her own puppies

A rescue dog has become the rescuer after adopting a group of newborn kittens. While the relationship is obviously good for the cats, it’s also helping the dog, who was mourning the loss of her own puppies.

Dog food recalled over salmonella concerns: FDA

Heads up, pet owners: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week announced a dog food recall over concerns that a product may be contaminated with salmonella.

North Carolina golden retriever does her part delivering Chick-fil-A orders to owner

According to her owner, North Carolina golden retriever Ellie is getting quite a kick out of the curbside delivery service Chick-fil-A is offering as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the US.

Animal welfare groups help owners keep pets at home

Early in May, Nydia Bonefont was concerned when her dog wouldn’t eat and seemed lethargic. She realized that Papi, a 9-year-old Beagle/Cavalier mix, must have hurt himself — he cried when he was touched. But she was without income to pay for vet care.

National Zoo’s panda Mei Xiang showing possible signs of pregnancy

Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.

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.