Minnesota man opens heart and home to 'misfit' dogs
Lary Schuette packs his home with fourteen dogs that all were chosen because they face some big challenges. Many are in wheelchairs with only two legs that work, others have no legs at all.
Abandoned dog discovered by mail carrier finds forever home
This week, Ruff Start Rescue has stepped in to help a young puppy find a new home with a family just outside the metro.
Krispy Kreme releasing dog doughnuts in honor of National Dog Day this Friday
These special doggie desserts come in a six-count pack and are available at Krispy Kreme locations nationwide on Aug. 26.
Elephant rips handler in half in Thailand after working in extreme heat: report
Thai police said hot weather may have made the animal ‘go crazy,' prompting it to tear Supachai Wongfaed in half.
Chihuahua rescued from cliff 3 days after being reported missing
The family says the dog snuck out during a road trip and fell about 40 feet down the bank.
Giant panda twins born in China as vulnerable species struggles to survive
Chinese veterinarians have been using artificial insemination to boost the population of vulnerable giant pandas, which rarely reproduce in the wild.
Dozens of dogs dying from mysterious parvo-like illness in Michigan
A shelter in northern Michigan said 30 dogs had died from the illness, prompting an investigation by the state into what was infecting the animals.
Dogs can cry tears of joy when reunited with owner, study finds
Researchers have found another reason why the bond between humans and dogs is so special.
Boy, 8 years old, discovers giant shark tooth in South Carolina: 'Find of a lifetime'
An outdoorsy eight-year-old found a fossilized shark tooth from a long-extinct species while he was on a family vacation in South Carolina earlier this month of August 2022.
National Dog Day: Top 10 dog names, breeds for 2022
Are your dog’s name and breed in the top 10?
Massive bear surprises visitors at Lake Mary in Mammoth
FOX 11's Sandra Endo got up close and personal with a massive bear while on vacation in Mammoth.
Bison head-butts car stuck in traffic jam in Yellowstone National Park
Bison are unpredictable and have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal.
Louisiana mother and daughter charged with animal cruelty after dog training video surfaces online
The arrests came after officials were alerted of a social media video showing trainer striking a Cane Corso dog on the head with a riding crop.
Recently discovered 'sea bugs' can grow up to 1.5 feet, eat entire alligator corpse
They can eat an entire alligator corpse in just 51 days.
Young seal wanders into New Zealand home, terrorizes family cat
The seal entered the home through two cat flaps, Phil Ross, the homeowner, suspected.
First local case of tick-borne disease identified in Washington
The Washington State Department of Health announced the first human case of tick-borne disease anaplasmosis within the state.
Army soldier aims to rescue desperate dog that snuck onto overseas base: 'He deserves to come home'
Nonprofit Paws of War is helping Army soldier get an innocent puppy out of danger — and onto safe ground in the United States.
Giant sharks once roamed the earth with a mega-appetite, research shows
Based on their digital creation, researchers calculated that the megalodon would have weighed around 70 tons, or as much as 10 elephants.
Watch: Bald eagle spotted swimming across Maine lake
A kayaker was taking a break from his morning ride when he saw the bald eagle swoop down into the water.
Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.