Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
Photos: Great ape escape forces lockdown at Indiana zoo
Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo responded to a great ape escape on Friday.
Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster
The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.
Why chocolate is toxic for dogs; vets urge caution during Halloween
Veterinarians warn dog owners: even small amounts of chocolate can be deadly for pets this Halloween. Here’s why and which types are most toxic.
FDA issues emergency use authorization for drug to treat puppies and dogs infected with New World screwworm
The FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for an animal drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm.
FDA issues recall of several brands of pet food due to salmonella risk
Pet food company Foodynamics is voluntarily recalling several brands of its dog and cat products due to possible salmonella contamination.
Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped
Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Helpless dog left tied to fence during nor’easter
A dog was left in the pouring rain chained to a fence in southern Connecticut, as a nor'easter brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the area earlier this week.
A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
Lost and found: Lowe’s store cat's 85-mile journey ends in happy reunion
A beloved Richmond Lowe’s store cat named Francine has been safely reunited with her home after an unexpected 85-mile journey to North Carolina.
Colorado Springs firefighters rescue deer stuck in fence
Firefighters in Colorado Springs rescued a deer that became stuck in an iron rod fence.
Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
Dog given less than 6 months to live cured of cancer after clinical trial
Lola has now been cancer free for two years.
Maryland man injured after pet buffalo attacks him
Dick Wildes says at one point, he owned about 50 buffalo, and kept up to 30 on his farm in Hollywood, St. Mary’s County.
Abandoned pup with tragic past rescued after being stranded for days on Ohio river
The gray-brown terrier mix was spotted desperately huddled against the side of a lake freighter dock, where she barely had enough space to sit and stay dry above the lapping water.
Meet the 'super' pup voted TSA’s top dog for 2025
Meet Steeler, TSA’s 2025 top canine of the year!