Pet adoptions on the rise during coronavirus outbreak

Perhaps the only ones happy about the COVID-19 outbreak are our pets, many of whom are getting more attention than they are used to. More and more people, it seems, are looking for companionship while spending lots of time at home.

Dog delivers winery's booze during coronavirus outbreak

His name is Soda Pup, a 75-pound brindle boxer with all the breeding necessary for curbside service, plus horse saddle bags and a vest with two pouches.

Cat in Belgium first known to test positive for coronavirus: report

A cat in Belgium has tested positive for the coronavirus after catching the potentially deadly bug from an infected owner, officials said Friday.

Longtime National Zoo elephant Ambika dies at 72

The National Zoo says Ambika, an Asian elephant that called D.C. home for nearly six decades, has died.

2-legged dog named Lieutenant Dan wins 2020 Cadbury Bunny contest

Named after Gary Sinise's iconic character from 'Forrest Gump,' Lt. Dan is living his best life -- despite some special circumstances.

First dog to test positive for coronavirus dies

The dog, whose infection was discovered in February, is believed to be the first known case of human-to-animal transmission of the virus.

Dog leaps off 2,000-foot cliff with owner, parachutes to earth

This is the thrilling moment a man parachutes off a cliff with his dog — from a height of more than 2,000 feet.