Purina Foundation awards $1.165 million in grants to nonprofits across US to support animal welfare efforts
The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.
The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.
Rex the Wallaby found safe after escaping animal farm in New Jersey
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
Dog biscuits recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
Dog biscuits sold in several states have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
Dog biscuits sold in several states have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
Survey: Nearly 3% of Americans believe they could beat a grizzly bear unarmed
A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.
A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.