Zoo asks for small pet donations to feed predators

A zoo in Denmark is asking the public for donations of small pets to feed predators at the zoo.

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.

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.

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.  

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.