US Navy sailor launches rescue of puppy saved during overseas deployment: ‘Can’t leave a comrade behind’

Paws of War co-founder Robert Misseri said in a statement that Koda’s story is a recurring situation for many active military members who rescue and "fall in love with animals overseas."

North Carolina angler's colorful puddingwife catch may set world record in saltwater fishing

Connor Stone, 30, is on the verge of potentially setting a world record in the world of saltwater fishing. In a remarkable catch made back in July, Stone reeled in a vibrant and exotic puddingwife fish.

Maple Valley horse rescue takes in horse that was stabbed, abused in Eastern Washington

Patrick the horse made the long journey from a rescue near Spokane to Serenity Equine Rescue in Maple Valley Friday. The horse is only 15 years old but has already had a hard life. 

Undercover Texas jaguar cub sting results in country’s first charges under ‘Big Cat Act’

In December 2022, the Big Cat Act was put into effect, which made it illegal to import, transport, sell or possess any wildlife species that are prohibited. This includes jaguars, which are considered a prohibited species.

13 puppies, dogs found abandoned in a duffel bag and cardboard box in Pierce County

In the span of two days, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County received 13 puppies and two adult dogs that were abandoned in three separate locations in Pierce County.

South Carolina auto mechanics find 8-foot albino boa constrictor in engine: 'Is someone missing their pet?'

Auto mechanics in South Carolina made a startling discovery when they opened the hood of a vehicle brought in for a check engine light issue. Inside, they found an unexpected passenger—an 8-foot albino boa constrictor.

K-9 dog may lose use of hind legs after spinal cord injury during training

A Wisconsin K-9 named Jaxx is confronting an uncertain future as he may lose the use of his hind legs due to a spinal cord injury sustained during training.

Neglected pitbull with volleyball-sized tumor finds forever home after life-saving surgery

A 5-year-old pitbull with a massive tumor, who was brought into the Humane Society of Tacoma-Pierce County with 40 other neglected animals, has been adopted by one of her caretakers after getting life-saving surgery. 

Postal worker rescues beagle after venomous snake bite

The postal worker, identified as Holle Prigmore, creatively used one of the home’s security cameras to alert the family that their dog had been bitten, then proceeded to take the pup to the vet.

Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer shorten their tails, company says

Budweiser parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Wednesday that its iconic Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists.

Horse rescue in Maple Valley will stay open despite rising costs, owner says other rescues also struggling

Many rescues are in a tough position right now due to rising costs, while at the same time, donations have dropped and more and more people are surrendering their animals, creating the perfect storm for rescues.