Here are the US cities, states where mail carriers are bit by dogs the most
More than 3,500 Postal Service workers were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail in 2022, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
Kittens rescued in Tennessee may lose eyes, rescue says
“Our emotions have taken a beating, to say the least,” the rescue posted on Facebook.
Loudoun County animal rescue staff charged with animal cruelty
More than 100 animals were recently found mistreated in the town of Round Hill in northern Virginia, and now three people with Luck of the Irish Animal Rescue are facing several animal cruelty charges.
Watch: Chimp 'infatuated' with newborn at zoo builds nest for 'pretend baby'
"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket."
Dog attacks 4-year-old Texas girl; owner being evicted by city
Four-year-old Sahirah was attacked by a pit bull mix while playing outside under the watch of her mother. She now has to wear a bandage over her face as her wounds heal.
Baby gorilla born at the National Zoo
Calaya, a 20-year-old female western lowland gorilla, gave birth on Saturday, according to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
Watch: Family dog scares off black bear from New York home
A black bear wandered into a home in upstate New York, and a security camera captured Harper the dog bravely rushing toward the animal, scaring it away.
Connecticut bakery workers left terrified after hungry black bear barges in, steals 60 cupcakes
Video shows the bear dragging a container of cupcakes from the bakery garage into the parking lot. The animal ate 60 cupcakes in total.
Michigan lawmakers consider amending bill in order to outlaw certain surgical procedures for cats
Opponents of the bans argue that sometimes declawing is appropriate for cats and their owners
Emergency summit called after multiple horse deaths at Churchill Downs
Seven horses died from training or racing injuries at Churchill Downs leading up to the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, including two on the undercard.
Double fatal crash in Aldie involving horse trailer under investigation
A trailer carrying horses in Aldie was involved in a fatal crash on Sunday.
"DG4" falls from their Dulles Greenway nest
One of the beloved Dulles Greenway eagles fell from their nest but was rescued overnight and is on the mend.
2 more horses die at Churchill Downs; total stands at 12 at home of Kentucky Derby
Mare Kimberley Dream was euthanized after sustaining a distal sesamodean ligament rupture to her front leg during Saturday’s first race. Lost in Limbo was euthanized following a similar injury just before the finish line in Friday’s seventh race.
Former firefighter saves Dalmation in DC Apartment fire
A former firefighter tells his story about saving a dalmation in a DC Apartment fire last weekend.
Smuggled parrot eggs survive harrowing journey from Central America: 'Hand-raised babies'
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
Meerkat pups born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
For the first time in 16 years, three meerkat pups were born at the Small Mammal House at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.
‘Positively regal’ dog rescued after scaling England’s tallest mountain
The dog became injured and too exhausted to make the long trek back down the mountain, according to the rescue crew.
Watch: Critically endangered tortoise hatches at Australian zoo
So far, eight adorable hatchlings have left the nest and are exploring their habitats.
Watch: Orangutan at Kentucky zoo asks to see 3-month-old baby: 'Cutest thing ever'
Collective "awws" ensued when the orangutan took a closer look, then kissed the glass.
Nearly 100 koi fish go missing in Maryland community, residents suspect theft: police
A fishy disappearance of Japanese koi in one Maryland community has led residents to believe they’ve been targeted by thieves.