After 700 days in shelter, senior dog adopted by senior citizen: ‘Perfect match'
The 10-year-old Carolina dog mix had been searching for a loving home since 2022, but recently found the perfect match.
100-year-old giant alligator snapping turtle vanishes along North Carolina interstate
"It's almost like losing a piece of myself, to be honest with you," the turtle's owner told a local media outlet.
11-foot, 750-pound alligator seized from New York home
The 11-foot gator's owner reportedly allowed members of the public to get into a pool and pet the "unsecured" reptile.
Study reveals dogs can relieve stress, improve concentration in humans
A recent study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that certain activities might enhance individuals' brainwave patterns linked to rest and relaxation.
Rats eat marijuana evidence at infested New Orleans police headquarters
“The rats are eating our marijuana, they're all high," the New Orleans police superintendent said.
Watch: Wildlife rehabber wears fox mask to feed rescued kit
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
2 dogs die during Alaska Iditarod race, prompting call from PETA to end the competition
Two dogs have died during Alaska’s annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, making it the first time a dog has died during the competition in five years.
Meet Taki: 3-year-old Arizona pup looking for forever home after 640+ days in shelter
3-year-old Taki has spent most of his young life in a shelter. The Arizona Animal Welfare League says he's looking for his forever home and already comes with some skills that would make him a wonderful addition to your home.
Colorado dog missing for 10 days found trapped in snow just feet from home
On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.
Watch: Runaway horses gallop alongside drivers on Ohio highway
In Cleveland, Ohio, a peculiar traffic jam unfolded on March 2 when a pair of runaway horses galloped alongside vehicles on a local highway. T
Legally blind student defies odds, gets accepted into veterinarian school
A Texas student defied expectations by gaining acceptance into the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. Born prematurely with limited vision, Faith Snapp sees her blindness not as a barrier but as a challenge to overcome.
PETA protesters disrupt Victoria Beckham's Paris Fashion Week show
PETA activists made a bold statement at Victoria Beckham's Paris Fashion Week show, storming the runway with slogans like "Animals aren't fabric" and "Viva Vegan Leather."
Watch: Hiker rescues dog lost 1,000 feet up on trail
The poor dog was on one of the more “treacherous” parts of the hiking trail.
Very friendly cat rescued from car in junkyard before it’s crushed
The cat hopped out from under the hood of the car moments before it was going to get demolished.
One of world’s smallest fish makes sound as loud as gunshot, scientists find
The fish, known as Danionella cerebrum, is smaller than a grape and is transparent
Five animals have now died recently at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
Three of the five animals that died at the zoo occurred recently, including one on Feb. 1.
Jon Stewart breaks down in tears as he pays tribute to his dog on 'The Daily Show'
“In a world of good boys, he was the best," the host and comedian shared in an emotional moment during the show.
Watch: Bear trio gets evicted from building in California's Lake Tahoe
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
Watch: Mosquito plague takes over Buenos Aires after heavy rainfall
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, heavy rainfall has triggered a mosquito invasion, as captured in a video on February 19.
'Oldest dog ever,' Bobi, stripped of title by Guinness World Records after death
GWR said Thursday that following a review it no longer has the evidence it needs to support Bobi’s claim as the record holder.