Hundreds of greyhounds looking for homes after coronavirus shuts down Florida dog tracks
Around 1,500 greyhounds will need new homes.
Busch offering 3-month beer supply incentive to adopt dog from rescue during COVID-19 crisis
The beer company is looking to give three months’ worth of beer to anyone willing to open their homes to a canine companion.
Brevard zoo staff raising orphaned bear cub
The cub is now about 6-weeks-old and is healthy and feeding well.
After penguins go viral, beloved Chicago dinosaur 'Sue' checks out Field Museum
From penguins to dinosaurs, people stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic are looking for some levity online.
2-legged dog named Lieutenant Dan wins 2020 Cadbury Bunny contest
Named after Gary Sinise's iconic character from 'Forrest Gump,' Lt. Dan is living his best life -- despite some special circumstances.
First dog to test positive for coronavirus dies
The dog, whose infection was discovered in February, is believed to be the first known case of human-to-animal transmission of the virus.
Penguins take 'field trip' around empty Chicago aquarium closed over COVID-19 concerns
Penguins at Shedd Aquarium went on a “field trip” around the aquarium after it closed its doors for two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 rare white giraffes killed by poachers, Kenyan officials say
Two of Kenya's three white giraffes were found dead Tuesday. Kenyan officials said armed poachers are responsible for their deaths.
Dog leaps off 2,000-foot cliff with owner, parachutes to earth
This is the thrilling moment a man parachutes off a cliff with his dog — from a height of more than 2,000 feet.
American soldier starts GoFundMe to help bring dogs home following coronavirus outbreak in Italy
The military flight that she was booked for with her two dogs got canceled last minute due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.
New York pizza shop puts photos of shelter dogs on pizza boxes to help them find a forever home
A New York pizza shop owner with a soft spot for animals in need is using pizza boxes to help shelter animals find their forever homes.
‘Cupid’ the cat wounded by arrow has recovered and is ready for adoption
“Cupid” the cat – who was shot with an arrow in West Virginia – has undergone surgery in Arlington, and is now ready for adoption.
Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
Pennsylvania brewery puts adoptable dogs on cans to help animal shelters
The Colony Meadery, located in Allentown, is working with Providence Animal Center and the Brandywine Valley SPCA to help adoptable animals find their forever homes.
Florida rescue caring for 8-week-old puppy found with ears cut off, sewed with fishing line
"Someone had cut the ears off and sewed them together with fishing line. He also had scars on his neck from where a collar was starting embed."
Florida boy's love for shelter dogs sheds light on foster system
The photo of a young Bunnell boy grieving as his dog gets put down is tugging at heartstrings around the world.
Georgia Power linemen rescue puppies 'thrown out like trash' inside dumpster
Three puppies are now safe and looking for a forever home after they were found inside a dumpster Tuesday in the pouring rain.
Photo of dog keeping boy company during time-out goes viral
“I couldn't be mad long because it was just so cute how Peyton wrapped his arm around Dash. When Peyton had to go to time-out, I think Dash knew he needed his buddy.”
Smithsonian, Ohio zoo team up for world's first in vitro cheetah cubs
Two cheetah cubs have been born through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer to a surrogate mother for the first time through the efforts of scientists at the Smithsonian and in Ohio.
Police dog killed in line of duty to be honored with custom painted casket
A K-9 fatally shot apprehending a fugitive in Utah earlier this month will be honored next week with a specially designed casket that bears the hero dog's portrait and the American flag.