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.

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.

Study finds yet another benefit of having a dog in the family

A large new study finds that early-life exposure to dogs may reduce the genetic risk of developing eczema in children, offering more evidence of the health benefits of having a pet.

Veterinary dentist under investigation after dogs reportedly die in his care

A northern Virginia veterinary dentist is under investigation, his license suspended after several dogs reportedly passed away under his care. 

Rising pet care costs find many owners unprepared, study shows

More pet owners are opting to invest in wellness plans and pet insurance for their furry family members, adding to their annual pet care costs.

Rabbit v. squirrel: The adorable showdown we've all been waiting for

A Texas woman did not expect the ruckus that ensued when a squirrel and a rabbit both had eyes on food she'd scattered about.

One of Big Bear’s bald eaglets has officially left the nest

Big Bear's beloved bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, are a step closer to becoming empty nesters after one of their two female eaglets took her first flight from the nest.

Here's how to spot and treat allergies in dogs and cats

As spring continues, veterinarians report a rise in pet allergies, with most cases triggered by environmental factors like pollen, grasses, and fleas, while others stem from food sensitivities.

Deputies try laser pointer on bobcat in Colorado home: ‘Cats are all the same’

When a bobcat wandered into a Colorado home and perched on a shelf, deputies tried to coax it down with a laser pointer—only for the wild feline to ignore the classic cat trick.