Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says

Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.

Bear smashes car window, helps itself to leftover McDonald’s

Locals in the tiny town of Jackson, New Hampshire, are used to a few bears showing up this time of year, but there’s one particular bear that’s really making itself at home.

Dog that defended California owner from mountain lion dies

A dog credited with defending her owner from a mountain lion attack last month in Northern California unexpectedly died Wednesday.

Nearly a dozen dogs stolen from kennel in Cedar Creek

The three men, wearing masks, spent a little more than 30 minutes on the property gathering dogs. They can be seen tossing the animals over a fence.

How to keep pets safe, comfortable during a warm-weather power outage

During a warm-weather power outage, it's important to keep your furry friends safe and comfortable. Austin Pets Alive! teamed up with Austin Energy to create a list of safety tips.

Man charged with physically, sexually torturing guinea pigs in posted videos

Samuel Webster, 18, of Utah was indicted on 23 federal counts of animal crushing and the creation of animal crush videos. Warning: Some of the details in this article are graphic.

Iditarod dog found safe 3 months after disappearing from race checkpoint

Leon, a sled dog, went missing while racing The Iditarod in Alaska in March. He was expected to see a veterinarian and eventually fly back to France.

Ex-MMA trainer fights kangaroo that attacked his dogs in wild video

The Australian man suffered injuries to his head, leg and arm and said the kangaroo tried to go after his dogs again after he and the animal battled.

Texas Humane Heroes introduce 'Pet of the Weekend' Bliss
video

Sam Rogers introduces us to a 10-year-old dog that had some medical issues but is now all better and looking for a forever home.

Stolen dog reunited with family 11 years later thanks to animal control officer

An animal control officer found a microchip on the Yorkie and used it to locate the pet’s owner, who bought the dog to help her family cope with the loss of a relative.

30 dogs, cats found dead in animal rescue CEO's home

Investigators said on May 22, they responded to a welfare check at her home in Columbia after a caller stated there was a “smell of death” emitting from her residence.

How a mineral used in cat litter could help fight climate change

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created a mixture containing a clay used in cat litter that they say could help fight global warming.