UK briefly considered extermination of all pet cats during early stage of COVID-19 pandemic
While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.
South Carolina woman arrested after 9 puppies found abandoned in trash bag
Of the nine puppies, only six were alive. It's believed the puppies were around four weeks old.
Pet 7-foot gator removed from Texas home
A woman stole the alligator while she was volunteering at a zoo and raised the reptile as a pet for more than 20 years.
Virginia airport TSA checkpoint X-ray machine accidentally scans traveler's pet: 'cat-astrophic mistake'
Both the traveler and the cat were required to go through the TSA screening the proper way after the TSA agents saw the X-ray image.
‘Fire-breathing demon’ dog starting to behave with training, shelter says
Ralphie has gained internet fame for being adopted and then returned three times due to his 'demon' behavior.
Dog named King abandoned at Burger King with note reading 'I'm a good boy'
It turns out the owner was suffering from medical problems, and moved in with family. It was one of those relatives who dumped King.
'Like we did as kids': Horse makes snow angels with her owner in New Hampshire
Sandy Hodskins took time from shoveling Wednesday to enjoy the snow with her horse, West Wind.
Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen
When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.
National Park Service says 'never push a slower friend down’ if bear attacks
Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.
Watch: Fishermen spot sharks in huge feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast
The video captures sharks surrounding a boat as they feast on fish with their fins flailing as the fishermen get doused with water.
Deputy finds elderly dog nearly frozen to death, returns pet to owner
Authorities in Maine said the 14-year-old dog had tried to climb out of ditch but stopped when her paw got too cold.
Elephants in US zoos face uncertain future without breeding
Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.
Dog's rescue from an unused well serves as a safety reminder
The Minnesota Department of Health is using the incident to remind the public to seal up all unused well.
Elderly man killed, 3 others injured in dog attack: 'Horrific scene'
San Antonio police say an elderly couple was visiting a relative's home when they were attacked by two dogs "as they stepped out of their vehicle."
Freezing dog found tied to tree outside shelter during snowstorm
"Leaving them tied up with no shelter or water is a crime," officials said.
Proposed bill would ban dogs from sticking heads outside car windows
A newly filed Florida Senate Bill related to animal welfare could change how you travel with your dog.
Vocal cat disrupts Washington city council meeting before being escorted out
He’s a cat but he’s got something to say, regardless of the public comment session's normal three-minute time limit.
Toddler drops bottle near orangutan at LA Zoo: Watch what happens next
CaShawnna Wright shared video of the incident with the text “my son dropped his bottle near the orangutans at the zoo, watch what happens next."
Watch: Rescuers save small dog trapped in rubble following earthquake in Turkey
The seires of earthquakes that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria earlier this month has so far killed more than 46,000 people.