Bystander dives into chilly river to rescue small dog swept up by 'turbulent' current
The miniature poodle mix and its owner were happily reunited after the story of the animal’s rescue made the local news.
The miniature poodle mix and its owner were happily reunited after the story of the animal’s rescue made the local news.
Belly of the beast: Zookeepers reach into crocodiles’ stomachs to find missing bottle
Dramatic photos show workers using an endoscope to look closer at their stomachs after radiographs revealed unidentified objects in both crocs.
Dramatic photos show workers using an endoscope to look closer at their stomachs after radiographs revealed unidentified objects in both crocs.
Abandoned dog found with handwritten note reunites with owner
An animal shelter says a dog that was once abandoned by a homeless family has reunited with them.
An animal shelter says a dog that was once abandoned by a homeless family has reunited with them.
Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
Video: Cat trapped on Ohio interstate rescued by state trooper, good Samaritan
According to Ohio State Highway Patrol, the lucky cat was taken to the Toledo Humane Society and named “Trooper.”
According to Ohio State Highway Patrol, the lucky cat was taken to the Toledo Humane Society and named “Trooper.”
Video: Michigan volunteers remove Halloween bucket stuck on deer's head for '2 weeks'
“Lucky has been released from his pumpkin prison,” the rescue group wrote.
“Lucky has been released from his pumpkin prison,” the rescue group wrote.
Puppy deemed ‘too big’ finds home after 14 failed adoptions: 'He's perfect'
A North Carolina animal shelter said three people took the puppy home but returned him.
A North Carolina animal shelter said three people took the puppy home but returned him.
Idaho mother attacked, young son killed by pack of dogs
The four dogs, two rottweilers and two mixed breeds, were put down after the attack.
The four dogs, two rottweilers and two mixed breeds, were put down after the attack.
Nearly two-thirds of coral reef sharks threatened with extinction from overfishing as main cause, study finds
The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that 59% of the 134 coral-reef associated shark and ray species are being threatened with extinction, making them the most threatened groups found on coral reefs alongside marine mammals.
The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that 59% of the 134 coral-reef associated shark and ray species are being threatened with extinction, making them the most threatened groups found on coral reefs alongside marine mammals.
Spike, a Chihuahua mix from Ohio, named world's oldest living dog
Spike’s owner found him abandoned at a grocery store back in 2009. Today, the world’s oldest living dog enjoys spending time with the grandchildren and indulging in his favorite chips.
Spike’s owner found him abandoned at a grocery store back in 2009. Today, the world’s oldest living dog enjoys spending time with the grandchildren and indulging in his favorite chips.
PetSmart searching for cat and dog 'chief toy testers,' offering $10,000 each
Calling all playful pets: PetSmart is searching for two furry friends to test out new toys and treats while receiving salon treatments and $10,000 compensation each.
Calling all playful pets: PetSmart is searching for two furry friends to test out new toys and treats while receiving salon treatments and $10,000 compensation each.
Mini horse spotted in car at McDonald's drive-thru
A tiny horse was spotted waiting patiently in the backseat of a car at a McDonald’s drive-thru.
A tiny horse was spotted waiting patiently in the backseat of a car at a McDonald’s drive-thru.
Polar bear kills mother, son in Alaska village, state troopers say
Alaska State Troopers say a polar bear has attacked and killed two people in a remote western Alaska village.
Alaska State Troopers say a polar bear has attacked and killed two people in a remote western Alaska village.
3 grizzly bears in Montana tested positive for bird flu, euthanized last fall
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds, but can also infect humans. The virus is highly contagious and can be deadly.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds, but can also infect humans. The virus is highly contagious and can be deadly.
Scorpion found in bananas turned into learning moment for students
Cafeteria workers were shocked when the scorpion fell into the metal tub being used for washing the bananas.
Cafeteria workers were shocked when the scorpion fell into the metal tub being used for washing the bananas.
Possible wolf-dog hybrid finds new home in Vermont
“And we promise once the DNA comes back, we will let you all know the results,” The Potter League For Animals said.
“And we promise once the DNA comes back, we will let you all know the results,” The Potter League For Animals said.
Dog struggles to survive shooting that left owner dead: ‘We need another miracle’
The shooting happened inside a Virginia home. A shelter said the dog was found clinging to life 20 hours later.
The shooting happened inside a Virginia home. A shelter said the dog was found clinging to life 20 hours later.
Kansas City Zoo says oldest polar bear in US captivity dies
The 33-year-old animal, named “Berlin,” lived at the zoo for a decade.
The 33-year-old animal, named “Berlin,” lived at the zoo for a decade.
'Anybody missing a cat?' Flight attendant helps lost feline find owner mid-flight
It was a question passengers weren't expecting to hear while they were 37,000 feet in the air: "Anybody missing a cat?"
It was a question passengers weren't expecting to hear while they were 37,000 feet in the air: "Anybody missing a cat?"
‘Trail of blood’ leads New Mexico officers to Bengal tiger
Officers were initially responding to a shooting before they spotted blood leading to another home.
Officers were initially responding to a shooting before they spotted blood leading to another home.