Las Vegas' beloved giraffe, Ozzie, dies after fall at wildlife sanctuary
The Lion Habitat Ranch in Nevada is mourning the loss of Ozzie, Las Vegas' only giraffe, who died after falling.
Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
WATCH: Oklahoma dog ignites house fire after chewing on lithium-ion battery
The Tulsa Fire Department urges homeowners to keep lithium-ion batteries out of reach of children and pets.
Thousands head to Pacifica to watch World Dog Surfing Championships
Thousands of fans and dog lovers came from all over the world to watch dogs surf at Linda Mar Beach.
Meet Audio, a Tennessee kitten with 4 ears
This little ear-resistible feline, named Audio due to his built-in surround-sound speakers, is estimated to be nearly 9 weeks old and weighs just over 2 pounds.
Flying with your dog? New CDC rules take effect: Here's what to know
The new dog import rules apply to those returning from a trip overseas with a dog, visiting the U.S., or adopting a dog from abroad.
‘DOGust 1st’ 2024: August 1 is the universal birthday for pets adopted from the shelter
Pet owners who adopted a dog from a shelter or rescue organization but don’t know their furry friend’s birthday now have a solution: DOGust 1st.
Here’s why thousands of dead fish are stinking up this NJ town
A rotten smell has been filling the air in Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ, as thousands of dead fish are filling one lagoon and attracting tons of seagulls. Here's what officials are saying.
Thousands of dead fish cause rotten smell, seagull infestation in NJ town
A rotten smell is filling the air in Little Egg Harbor, NJ and some people say the cause has been popping up in the water. Dead fish are filling one lagoon and attracting tons of seagulls near Osborn Island.
Nassau County, LI reports first case of rabies since 2016 | What pet owners should know
Officials in the Town of Hempstead on LI are warning residents after a cat picked up last week in Cedarhurst tested positive for rabies.
Pets can smell your stress, study finds
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.
'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him
A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country.
Woman says rescue dog saved her life after ‘high levels’ of carbon monoxide detected in home
“She would not let me sleep,” Samantha Griffin said of her rescue dog, Luna.
'Hero Cat' alerts Maryland family to house fire, dies from smoke inhalation: officials
A cat named Prince is being credited with saving the lives of sleeping occupants of a home that caught fire in Maryland, giving its life to save its owners.
Dog that spent 473 days in shelter gets chance at ‘new life’
Bruno was dumped outside of a Virginia animal shelter in March 2023, along with his siblings.
Adopted dog returned 8 years later before finding new forever family
The Pennsylvania SPCA says Max was adopted as a puppy 8 years ago, but “unforeseen circumstances" brought him back to the shelter last week.
Bear sightings surge in NJ: Latest towns impacted, safety tips
Officials in Essex County, NJ are warning residents to be vigilant after several recent bear sightings.
Family reunited with missing puppy scared off by fireworks
A Bay Area family has been reunited with their lost puppy after it was scared away by fireworks on the Fourth of July.
Man indicted for allegedly throwing, burning puppy: DA Alvin Bragg
A man has been arrested for allegedly throwing his 14-week-old puppy off a bed and burning him with hot water, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg said.
This is how much it costs to have a pet in 2024
Many Americans have a pet who they consider to be part of the family. But dog and cat owners don’t always anticipate how much the related expenses can be.