See it: Officer glides onto frozen New Jersey lake to rescue a trapped dog
First responders leaped into action on Wednesday after a dog wandered onto a frozen lake in New Jersey.
Most popular cat and dog names of 2025
When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names. The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.
Capitals celebrate four-legged friends, encourage adoption at Canines Night
The Washington Capitals look to get back in the win column against the Toronto Maple Leafs after dropping three straight games, and they’ll have a little extra help from some four-legged friends. Each player arrived with a pup up for adoption through Wolf Trap Animal Rescue. FOX 5’s Julie Donaldson has more.
Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
New bill ends Prince George's County pit bull ban after decades
Pit bulls are now welcomed in Prince George's County after the 27-year-old ban. On Tuesday, the county council voted in favor of ending the ban on pit bull-type dogs in the county.
Photos: Great ape escape forces lockdown at Indiana zoo
Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo responded to a great ape escape on Friday.
Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster
The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.
Puppies abandoned near railroad tracks in Fauquier County reunited with mother
The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office said the six newborn puppies found abandoned near railroad tracks in Bealeton have been reunited with their mother.
Puppies abandoned near railroad tracks in Fauquier County
The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after six newborn puppies were found abandoned near railroad tracks in Bealeton.
Pony rescued from pool in Prince William County
An unexpected rescue took place in Prince William County last weekend.
Pet monkey seen leaving Texas Spirit Halloween with owner in new bodycam
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
Spooked monkey at Spirit Halloween swings from rafters
Shoppers at a Spirit Halloween store in Texas were shocked to see a live monkey wearing a diaper swinging from the rafters.
Why chocolate is toxic for dogs; vets urge caution during Halloween
Veterinarians warn dog owners: even small amounts of chocolate can be deadly for pets this Halloween. Here’s why and which types are most toxic.
Alligator with mouth taped shut abandoned in parking lot
An alligator was abandoned in the parking lot of a reptile shop in Harford County late Thursday night, per officials.
New bill would lift pit bull ban in Prince George's County
Pit bulls may soon be welcome in Prince George's County after a decades-long ban. The county council is considering a bill right now that would lift the ban.