Cats classified as 'invasive alien species' by respected scientific institute
The criteria for including domestic cats among alien invasive species, “are 100% met by the cat,” the biologist said.
The criteria for including domestic cats among alien invasive species, “are 100% met by the cat,” the biologist said.
Owner of grooming salon convicted of 17 counts of animal cruelty
The owner of Pampered Poodles, a Silver Spring pet grooming salon, has been convicted of 17 counts of animal cruelty.
The owner of Pampered Poodles, a Silver Spring pet grooming salon, has been convicted of 17 counts of animal cruelty.
Puppy rescued by firefighters after its head gets stuck in wheel
"This definitely gets filed in the puppies do the darndest things category," the Tennessee fire department said in a social media post.
"This definitely gets filed in the puppies do the darndest things category," the Tennessee fire department said in a social media post.
Bus driver keeps her cool as deer comes barreling through windshield
Oh, dear. A bus driver in Lawton, Oklahoma, kept her cool after a deer went flying through the windshield one morning.
Oh, dear. A bus driver in Lawton, Oklahoma, kept her cool after a deer went flying through the windshield one morning.
See why countless jellyfish are invading Israeli sea
Video shows swarms of jellyfish covering the waters, but authorities say it’s posing a nuisance and danger.
Video shows swarms of jellyfish covering the waters, but authorities say it’s posing a nuisance and danger.
Birmingham Zoo: Lioness killed while meeting male lion
The introduction was done on a day the zoo was closed so no visitors were present, said Jennifer Ogilvie, a spokeswoman.
The introduction was done on a day the zoo was closed so no visitors were present, said Jennifer Ogilvie, a spokeswoman.
Salmonella outbreak in 11 states linked to these illegal pets
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Rescued beagles await new homes at animal shelter in Fairfax
FOX 5 was there to watch these animals' lives change for the better right in front of our eyes.
FOX 5 was there to watch these animals' lives change for the better right in front of our eyes.
How to keep rats away from your home without traps or poison
D.C. wrapped up an academy of sorts on Thursday giving residents the ability to learn more about rats and how to keep them away from your property.
D.C. wrapped up an academy of sorts on Thursday giving residents the ability to learn more about rats and how to keep them away from your property.
Dog owner speaks after pitbull mauls elderly man in Montgomery County
An elderly man is in the hospital after police say he was mauled by a neighbor’s pitbull in Aspen Hill.
An elderly man is in the hospital after police say he was mauled by a neighbor’s pitbull in Aspen Hill.
Dog saves owner after 70-foot fall off Tahoe cliff
A border collie named Saul helped rescue his owner after he fell off a cliff in a remote area in Tahoe National Forest last week. He led the search team directly to the man who was badly injured in the fall and had to be air-lifted to a hospital.
A border collie named Saul helped rescue his owner after he fell off a cliff in a remote area in Tahoe National Forest last week. He led the search team directly to the man who was badly injured in the fall and had to be air-lifted to a hospital.
Fox attacks multiple people in Frederick County
A fox attacked multiple people on a walking path in Monrovia, according to the Frederick County Health Department.
A fox attacked multiple people on a walking path in Monrovia, according to the Frederick County Health Department.
VIDEO: Chicken takes ride on boogie board over West Virginia floodwaters
A chicken was caught on camera taking a brief journey on a boogie board after residential areas of Tornado, West Virginia, were flooded after a storm.
A chicken was caught on camera taking a brief journey on a boogie board after residential areas of Tornado, West Virginia, were flooded after a storm.
The good news behind the recent shark sightings
Marine experts say there might be a silver lining behind the increase in activity.
Marine experts say there might be a silver lining behind the increase in activity.
Several dog treats recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
A North Carolina-based company is recalling certain dog treats after samples of the product tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria.
A North Carolina-based company is recalling certain dog treats after samples of the product tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria.
Veterinarians grappling with national pet blood shortage
BluePearl Pet Hospitals in the Charleston, South Carolina, area say they only get about a third of the donations they’d like. When they don’t have enough blood — that leads to tough situations.
BluePearl Pet Hospitals in the Charleston, South Carolina, area say they only get about a third of the donations they’d like. When they don’t have enough blood — that leads to tough situations.
Florida Red Lobster finds rare 1-in-30-million orange lobster
The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
Heart-stopping video: Rescuers catch falling kitten that scaled Virginia building
After the meowing kitten climbed a city hall building, firefighters and animal control officers worked together to save the tiny animal.
After the meowing kitten climbed a city hall building, firefighters and animal control officers worked together to save the tiny animal.
4,000 beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility in need of new homes
Roughly 4,000 beagles are being rescued from an Envigo breeding facility in Virginia after the Humane Society and Department of Justice worked out a removal plan.
Roughly 4,000 beagles are being rescued from an Envigo breeding facility in Virginia after the Humane Society and Department of Justice worked out a removal plan.
US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.