Timothy the hippo enjoys pumpkins, shares Halloween message to crush Fiona
San Antonio Zoo’s Timothy the hippo chomped on some pumpkins ahead of Halloween and shared a sweet message to his crush at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona.
San Antonio Zoo’s Timothy the hippo chomped on some pumpkins ahead of Halloween and shared a sweet message to his crush at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona.
Joro spiders invade parts of northern Georgia
The University of Georgia reported that millions of the bright yellow, palm-sized spiders have cast their webs in “roughly 25 counties” of the state.
The University of Georgia reported that millions of the bright yellow, palm-sized spiders have cast their webs in “roughly 25 counties” of the state.
Dog scurries through animal shelter in spider Halloween costume
The Nebraska Humane Society posted a video of a dog running through the facility on Thursday dressed as a spider — along with tips to keep your pets safe this weekend.
The Nebraska Humane Society posted a video of a dog running through the facility on Thursday dressed as a spider — along with tips to keep your pets safe this weekend.
Ohio officers hold funeral procession for police dog after sudden death
“It is with great sadness that K9 Brutus, who served the Sheriff’s Office from 2011-2018, was laid to rest today due to sudden health issues,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook.
“It is with great sadness that K9 Brutus, who served the Sheriff’s Office from 2011-2018, was laid to rest today due to sudden health issues,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook.
PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'
PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”
PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”
Florida woman accused of starving dogs, killing one of them: police
She's facing felony charges of animal cruelty.
She's facing felony charges of animal cruelty.
Phoenix cat chases away coyote from his home
A Phoenix couple caught their cat chasing away a coyote from their home early in the morning and it was all captured on their security camera. "Lucky, spunky cat."
A Phoenix couple caught their cat chasing away a coyote from their home early in the morning and it was all captured on their security camera. "Lucky, spunky cat."
Severely injured 'whistling cat' being treated at Minnesota wildcat sanctuary
The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota, is treating a severely injured "whistling cat" with breathing issues, the nonprofit reported Wednesday.
The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota, is treating a severely injured "whistling cat" with breathing issues, the nonprofit reported Wednesday.
'The Greatest Show on Earth' announces animal-free return to big top
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a comeback, but this time without animals. The announcement comes four years after shutting down following declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups.
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a comeback, but this time without animals. The announcement comes four years after shutting down following declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups.
Wildcat faces off with bowl in adorable struggle at San Antonio Zoo
In the video shared by the San Antonio Zoo, the fishing cat can be seen trying numerous times to nab a large stainless steel bowl floating in a water feature.
In the video shared by the San Antonio Zoo, the fishing cat can be seen trying numerous times to nab a large stainless steel bowl floating in a water feature.
Mansfield city employees rescue puppy stuck in PVC pipe
An abandoned puppy with a PVC pipe stuck around its neck was rescued, thanks to dedicated city staff in Mansfield. A quick-thinking manager and vet tech called nearby parks and rec employees to help cut the pipe away while the pup was sedated. The operation went off without a hitch.
An abandoned puppy with a PVC pipe stuck around its neck was rescued, thanks to dedicated city staff in Mansfield. A quick-thinking manager and vet tech called nearby parks and rec employees to help cut the pipe away while the pup was sedated. The operation went off without a hitch.
Lawmakers pen letter to Fauci, NIH over funding for alleged experiments with puppies
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said she wants Dr. Anthony Fauci and the NIH to respond to allegations that the agency funded $1.68 million overseas experiments that involved abusing puppies.
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said she wants Dr. Anthony Fauci and the NIH to respond to allegations that the agency funded $1.68 million overseas experiments that involved abusing puppies.
VIDEO: Woman, dog dragged during purse snatching in Houston
Surveillance video shows the moment a woman was robbed at gunpoint while walking her dog in the Heights neighborhood of Houston. The woman and her dog were dragged by the suspects' car as they drove off.
Surveillance video shows the moment a woman was robbed at gunpoint while walking her dog in the Heights neighborhood of Houston. The woman and her dog were dragged by the suspects' car as they drove off.
More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Alligator on leash walked by police officers in North Carolina
Walks aren't just for dogs, apparently. Officers in North Carolina could be seen walking a 9-foot alligator on a "leash" after removing the reptile from a public pool.
Walks aren't just for dogs, apparently. Officers in North Carolina could be seen walking a 9-foot alligator on a "leash" after removing the reptile from a public pool.
Former Forest Park police officer seeks to adopt former K-9 partner
Former Forest Park Police Officer Nathan Gray fears his K-9 partner Yoeri will be put down if he isn't allowed to adopt him.
Former Forest Park Police Officer Nathan Gray fears his K-9 partner Yoeri will be put down if he isn't allowed to adopt him.
Tiger rescued during Texas winter storm celebrates her first birthday
Elsa celebrated her first birthday with extra treats and enrichment activities, including a piñata filled with a variety of scents and foods to stimulate her.
Elsa celebrated her first birthday with extra treats and enrichment activities, including a piñata filled with a variety of scents and foods to stimulate her.
Canine Companions puppy trainers meet their service dog puppies
Five eight-week-old future service dogs met the volunteer puppy raisers they'll be spending the next year and a half with training and socializing.
Five eight-week-old future service dogs met the volunteer puppy raisers they'll be spending the next year and a half with training and socializing.
YouTube sued over claims of not enforcing ban on animal abuse videos
An animal rights group has sued YouTube claiming the company has not enforced its ban on videos showing animal abuse.
An animal rights group has sued YouTube claiming the company has not enforced its ban on videos showing animal abuse.
Cat stuck in cinder block wall rescued by firefighters in Arizona
Firefighters in Mesa, Arizona, rescued a pet cat who had been reported missing after it got stuck in a cinder block wall.
Firefighters in Mesa, Arizona, rescued a pet cat who had been reported missing after it got stuck in a cinder block wall.