Dogs can recognize their owners just by their voice, study finds
New research suggests that dogs can identify their owners purely on their voice, without the help of sight and smell.
New research suggests that dogs can identify their owners purely on their voice, without the help of sight and smell.
Girlfriend 'smiled' before throwing boyfriend's dog off 7th floor balcony in Clearwater Beach
Eric Adeson says he is numb after watching his girlfriend, who he says was drinking and using drugs, pick up his pug, Bucky, and throw him off the balcony. She faces multiple charges.
Eric Adeson says he is numb after watching his girlfriend, who he says was drinking and using drugs, pick up his pug, Bucky, and throw him off the balcony. She faces multiple charges.
'Hank the Tank,' Lake Tahoe bear, gets exonerated for many home break-ins
A large black bear that was set to be captured and euthanized for allegedly breaking into dozens of Lake Tahoe homes will be spared, state wildlife officials announced.
A large black bear that was set to be captured and euthanized for allegedly breaking into dozens of Lake Tahoe homes will be spared, state wildlife officials announced.
Owning a pet may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Video: Brentwood police dog rips off young woman's scalp
A woman who had shoplifted from a mall had her scalp torn off by a Brentwood police dog. This story has many disturbing visual elements.
A woman who had shoplifted from a mall had her scalp torn off by a Brentwood police dog. This story has many disturbing visual elements.
Georgetown updates fire codes following Ponderosa Pet Resort fire
The amendments make Georgetown’s fire codes among the strongest in the country when it comes to protecting pets and animals.
The amendments make Georgetown’s fire codes among the strongest in the country when it comes to protecting pets and animals.
Memorial honors K-9s that made the ultimate sacrifice
Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.
Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.
First bat falcon spotted in US at Texas wildlife refuge
A bat falcon was spotted for the first time in U.S. history at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, according to federal wildlife officials.
A bat falcon was spotted for the first time in U.S. history at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, according to federal wildlife officials.
Statues of presidential dogs unveiled at Lincoln Memorial
Some of the country’s first dogs were honored with life-size statues for Presidents Day in Washington, D.C.
Some of the country’s first dogs were honored with life-size statues for Presidents Day in Washington, D.C.
Hive thefts rise as beekeepers aid California's most valuable crop
As almond trees start to bloom, so begin beehive thefts that have become so prevalent that beekeepers are now turning to GPS tracking devices, surveillance cameras and other anti-theft technology to protect their precious colonies.
As almond trees start to bloom, so begin beehive thefts that have become so prevalent that beekeepers are now turning to GPS tracking devices, surveillance cameras and other anti-theft technology to protect their precious colonies.
'Hank the Tank’: 500-pound black bear ransacks Lake Tahoe homes, evades authorities
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
California lawmaker introduces 'Dog and Cat Bill of Rights'
The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.
The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.
Meet 'Roux': New Orleans zoo officially names cute baby orangutan
Roux, a baby Sumatran orangutan, was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and has been getting round-the-clock care.
Roux, a baby Sumatran orangutan, was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and has been getting round-the-clock care.
Missing dog, owner reunited after 12 years apart
A California woman was reunited with her dog after she went missing in 2010.
A California woman was reunited with her dog after she went missing in 2010.
One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice force tiny dog's ears, fur to flap
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice in northern Europe proved deadly for at least four people, caused planes to wobble in the air upon landing and whipped furiously against this small dog in North Wales.
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice in northern Europe proved deadly for at least four people, caused planes to wobble in the air upon landing and whipped furiously against this small dog in North Wales.
Dog euthanized after attacking Dallas 5-year-old, owner arrested
A 5-year-old boy attacked by a dog on his birthday remains in a children's hospital in Dallas. Dallas Animal Services says the dog has been euthanized. Its owner was arrested and charged with a felony.
A 5-year-old boy attacked by a dog on his birthday remains in a children's hospital in Dallas. Dallas Animal Services says the dog has been euthanized. Its owner was arrested and charged with a felony.
Florida firefighters rescue dog that had fallen into bay
When a pup fell into the bay while playing at a dog park, these firefighters with the Miami Beach Fire Department quickly rescued the frightened pup from the water and brought her to safety.
When a pup fell into the bay while playing at a dog park, these firefighters with the Miami Beach Fire Department quickly rescued the frightened pup from the water and brought her to safety.
Missouri mom decapitates 6-year-old son and dog, placed horrifying 911 call: Police
A Kansas City, Missouri, mom decapitated her six-year-old son and a dog, according to police.
A Kansas City, Missouri, mom decapitated her six-year-old son and a dog, according to police.
Elephant tusk DNA helps crack down on poaching
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.