Chincoteague Pony Swim kicks off for 100th year
The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is underway in Virginia as crowds gather to watch wild ponies make the short island journey.
Wisconsin bear attack: Bear still at large as DNR ends trapping efforts
Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.
Dozens of peacocks and peahens go missing from Northern California hotel
After a customer at the Ryde Hotel mentioned seeing two men grabbing one of the birds and putting it inside a cage on the bed of a pickup truck, the staff did a count and realized only four of their exotic birds remained.
Watch: Adorable 93-year-old wins hearts with daily walks for his senior cat
A 93-year-old New Zealand grandfather went viral on TikTok after his granddaughter shared a video of him walking his 15-year-old cat in a cart.
4-year-old attacked by mountain lion at WA's Olympic National Park
The attack occurred on a popular trail near Hurricane Ridge, according to park officials.
Emergency room visits for tick bites spike in the Northeast: CDC data
More and more people seem to be heading straight to the hospital when they spot a pesky tick, especially those in the Northeast.
What is Bravecto Quantum? FDA approves 12-month flea and tick treatment
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first of its kind, once-yearly shot designed to protect dogs from fleas and ticks for up to a year.
Happy birthday, Moo Deng: The world's favorite pygmy hippo turns 1
Moo Deng, the world’s favorite pygmy hippo, just turned 1, and thousands of fans from across the globe traveled to Thailand to celebrate with her.
Bear surprised by motion-activated sprinkler: Video
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.
Cities with the most pet-friendly landlords
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Is your dog afraid of fireworks? Tips for a calmer Fourth of July celebration
As dazzling as Fourth of July fireworks can be for humans, they can be terrifying for pets. Dogs often react to the noise with energy or panic, sometimes even running away.
Watch: Bear's hilarious attempt to pry open a trash can
The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.
Man charged after shooting dog with AR-15 during neighborhood dispute
A Waldorf man is in custody after allegedly using an AR-15-style rifle to shoot and kill a dog during a dispute with a neighbor, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze
Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.
Montgomery County Animal Shelter seeks short-term fosters amid AC outages
With the summer heat rising and the air conditioning out at Montgomery County’s Animal Services and Adoption Center, staff are urgently calling for short-term fosters to help keep shelter pets cool and safe.
Hortmans trained service dogs for veterans at local nonprofit
The Hortmans were big on community service before their tragic and untimely deaths.
101 dogs saved from puppy mill, and no they're not dalmatians
Some of the breeds of the rescued dogs included Pomeranians, Yorkshire terriers and “doodle" mixes.
WATCH: Black bear spotted in tree in Herndon
A male yearling black bear wearing a tracking collar was spotted roaming a residential neighborhood in Herndon Monday morning, according to local authorities.
Watch: Runaway pet zebra airlifted after great escape in Tennessee
Ed the pet zebra made quite a splash in his new town, running away a day after his arrival. Video shows him being airlifted by helicopter after he was found Sunday.
Watch: Deer trashes Iowa hair salon after breaking through window
Video shows a Keokuk police officer responding to a call for a burglary - only the culprit was a deer who was desperately seeking an exit.