Nearly half a billion animals feared dead in Australia wildfires, ecologists say
Ecologists estimate that 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles have been killed since September in the country’s catastrophic wildfires.
Ecologists estimate that 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles have been killed since September in the country’s catastrophic wildfires.
Some shelters report uptick in surrendered animals after the holidays but national orgs say that's not a trend
Many local shelters reported an uptick in surrendered animals after the holidays, but national organizations say that gifted animals don't pose a higher risk of abandonment.
Many local shelters reported an uptick in surrendered animals after the holidays, but national organizations say that gifted animals don't pose a higher risk of abandonment.
Mother, 2 daughters investigated for causing fire that killed more than 30 animals at German zoo
A mother and her two daughters, ages 30 to 60, went to police after authorities held a news conference about the fire.
A mother and her two daughters, ages 30 to 60, went to police after authorities held a news conference about the fire.
Help pick out a name for rare black rhino born Christmas Eve at Mich. zoo
Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Mich. is asking for help choosing a name for its newest member - a rare black rhino calf born on Christmas Eve.
Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Mich. is asking for help choosing a name for its newest member - a rare black rhino calf born on Christmas Eve.
'New year, new life': After 963 days at PSPCA, Lucy finds forever home
Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, has finally found her forever home after more than 900 days in the shelter.
Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, has finally found her forever home after more than 900 days in the shelter.
Dog at shelter for 900+ days asks Santa for forever home
Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, asked Santa for a forever home to call her own this Christmas.
Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, asked Santa for a forever home to call her own this Christmas.
Firefighter searching for missing dogs who ran after crash in Montgomery County
Brian Shelton was hurt after his Dodge Ram pickup truck collided with a tow truck on interstate 270 on Saturday.
Brian Shelton was hurt after his Dodge Ram pickup truck collided with a tow truck on interstate 270 on Saturday.
Thousands of koalas feared dead in Australia wildfires
"Up to 30% of their habitat has been destroyed."
"Up to 30% of their habitat has been destroyed."
Adorable, she is!
Legislation would make abandoning your dog outside during a hurricane a crime in Florida
A Florida lawmaker wants to make it illegal to abandon your dog outside during a hurricane.
A Florida lawmaker wants to make it illegal to abandon your dog outside during a hurricane.
Growing up with a pet dog may lower risk of schizophrenia later in life, study suggests
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Adorable video shows polar bear struggling to open Christmas presents
Snow Lilly the polar bear from the Milwuakee County Zoo, was much too eager to see what Santa brought her for Christmas, but had a tough time opening her presents.
Snow Lilly the polar bear from the Milwuakee County Zoo, was much too eager to see what Santa brought her for Christmas, but had a tough time opening her presents.
It’s a boy: Endangered black rhino born at Michigan zoo on Christmas Eve
Officials said it’s the first black rhino birth in the zoo’s 100-year history.
Officials said it’s the first black rhino birth in the zoo’s 100-year history.
Dogs can count, especially when it comes to treats: study
A new study reveals man’s best friend is capable of counting-- especially their treats.
A new study reveals man’s best friend is capable of counting-- especially their treats.
VIDEO: Carriage driver kicks horse in head, calls it 'lazy' after it collapses on street, witness says
"He kept calling her a stupid f***ing lazy b****. And swearing at me," Krista Knight said.
"He kept calling her a stupid f***ing lazy b****. And swearing at me," Krista Knight said.
More than a dozen volunteers form relay, travel 2,000 miles to return stolen dog to family
More than a dozen volunteers formed a relay team of drivers, traveling 2,000 miles, to return a stolen dog from West Virginia to his family in Montana.
More than a dozen volunteers formed a relay team of drivers, traveling 2,000 miles, to return a stolen dog from West Virginia to his family in Montana.
Busch Gardens welcomes 2 new cheetah cubs
Busch Gardens is welcoming two adorable new additions just in time for the holidays.
Busch Gardens is welcoming two adorable new additions just in time for the holidays.
Firefighters rescue dog that chased cat up a tree and got stuck
We've all heard about cats needing to be rescued from trees -- but what about dogs? That's what happened to one German shepherd that got stuck at the top of a tree in northern California.
We've all heard about cats needing to be rescued from trees -- but what about dogs? That's what happened to one German shepherd that got stuck at the top of a tree in northern California.
Home for the holidays: Dog gets adopted in time for Christmas after 500 days in animal shelter
A five-year-old dog got the best Christmas gift ever: a new home for the holidays.
A five-year-old dog got the best Christmas gift ever: a new home for the holidays.
Service dog overjoyed to meet Dug from Disney’s movie ‘Up’ in adorable video
This service dog meeting Dug from the Disney movie ‘Up’ will melt your heart.
This service dog meeting Dug from the Disney movie ‘Up’ will melt your heart.