Animal Center not taking in strays, Austin nonprofit steps in to help
Since the City of Austin issued a stay home order, the Austin Animal Center has only sent animal control officers to pick up sick, injured or dangerous animals.
Since the City of Austin issued a stay home order, the Austin Animal Center has only sent animal control officers to pick up sick, injured or dangerous animals.
Chicago animal shelter officially out of adoptable dogs for first time
A Chicago animal shelter has some great news to share in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Chicago Animal Care and Control says it has run out of adoptable dogs for the first time ever.
A Chicago animal shelter has some great news to share in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Chicago Animal Care and Control says it has run out of adoptable dogs for the first time ever.
Kittens from Atlanta Humane Society tour Georgia Aquarium during coronavirus closure
A litter of foster kittens went on a magical field trip to the Georgia Aquarium.
A litter of foster kittens went on a magical field trip to the Georgia Aquarium.
Austin Animal Control officers only responding to priority one calls
Right now, it's up to the community to help reunite lost pets with their owners and animal rescue organizations worry that's leading to an increase in dumped animals.
Right now, it's up to the community to help reunite lost pets with their owners and animal rescue organizations worry that's leading to an increase in dumped animals.
Tiger’s coronavirus case sparks new warnings for pet owners
Social distancing from Fido? You better believe it. Top veterinary experts are making startling new recommendations after more than half a dozen large cats came down with COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo in New York. A 4-year-old female Malayan Tiger named Nadia, was the first animal in the United States to test positive for the virus, and the first tiger in the world to contract it.
Social distancing from Fido? You better believe it. Top veterinary experts are making startling new recommendations after more than half a dozen large cats came down with COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo in New York. A 4-year-old female Malayan Tiger named Nadia, was the first animal in the United States to test positive for the virus, and the first tiger in the world to contract it.
Dog delivers winery's booze during coronavirus outbreak
His name is Soda Pup, a 75-pound brindle boxer with all the breeding necessary for curbside service, plus horse saddle bags and a vest with two pouches.
His name is Soda Pup, a 75-pound brindle boxer with all the breeding necessary for curbside service, plus horse saddle bags and a vest with two pouches.
Vets now allowed to care for animals through telemedicine
Telemedicine has played a big part in health services during the global pandemic, and care for your beloved animals is not exempt.
Telemedicine has played a big part in health services during the global pandemic, and care for your beloved animals is not exempt.
Cat in Belgium first known to test positive for coronavirus: report
A cat in Belgian has tested positive for the coronavirus after catching the potentially deadly bug from an infected owner, officials said Friday.
A cat in Belgian has tested positive for the coronavirus after catching the potentially deadly bug from an infected owner, officials said Friday.
Hundreds of greyhounds looking for homes after coronavirus shuts down Florida dog tracks
Around 1,500 greyhounds will need new homes.
Around 1,500 greyhounds will need new homes.
Puppies from Atlanta Humane Society visit Georgia Aquarium during COVID-19 closure
Adoptable puppies from the Atlanta Humane Society visited the Georgia Aquarium on Thursday, March 26, while it was closed due to the new coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic.
Adoptable puppies from the Atlanta Humane Society visited the Georgia Aquarium on Thursday, March 26, while it was closed due to the new coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic.
Wag Heaven offering free pet food for fosters
Fostering an animal frees up valuable space and resources, allowing the shelter to welcome even more animals in need.
Fostering an animal frees up valuable space and resources, allowing the shelter to welcome even more animals in need.
Busch offering 3-month beer supply incentive to adopt dog from rescue during COVID-19 crisis
The beer company is looking to give three months’ worth of beer to anyone willing to open their homes to a canine companion.
The beer company is looking to give three months’ worth of beer to anyone willing to open their homes to a canine companion.
Organizations ask for help to save rescue dogs amid COVID-19 pandemic
International travel restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are impairing the efforts of rescue dogs organizations.
International travel restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are impairing the efforts of rescue dogs organizations.
2-legged dog named Lieutenant Dan wins 2020 Cadbury Bunny contest
Named after Gary Sinise's iconic character from 'Forrest Gump,' Lt. Dan is living his best life -- despite some special circumstances.
Named after Gary Sinise's iconic character from 'Forrest Gump,' Lt. Dan is living his best life -- despite some special circumstances.
San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter needs fosters, adopters
Despite being closed to the public, the shelter, which serves all of Hays County, still has an abundance of cats and dogs needing permanent or foster homes, says a release from Hays County.
Despite being closed to the public, the shelter, which serves all of Hays County, still has an abundance of cats and dogs needing permanent or foster homes, says a release from Hays County.
First dog to test positive for coronavirus dies
The dog, whose infection was discovered in February, is believed to be the first known case of human-to-animal transmission of the virus.
The dog, whose infection was discovered in February, is believed to be the first known case of human-to-animal transmission of the virus.
Animals shelters close across L.A. County
Los Angeles' six city-run animal shelters are closed to the public for the rest of the month due to the coronavirus, along with all L.A. County shelters.
Los Angeles' six city-run animal shelters are closed to the public for the rest of the month due to the coronavirus, along with all L.A. County shelters.
Penguins take 'field trip' around empty Chicago aquarium closed over COVID-19 concerns
Penguins at Shedd Aquarium went on a “field trip” around the aquarium after it closed its doors for two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penguins at Shedd Aquarium went on a “field trip” around the aquarium after it closed its doors for two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Austin Animal Center asking residents to foster lost pets that are found
The animal shelter said in a series of tweets that they are preparing for the coronavirus pandemic to affect both the staff’s ability to report to work and foot traffic of potential adopters.
The animal shelter said in a series of tweets that they are preparing for the coronavirus pandemic to affect both the staff’s ability to report to work and foot traffic of potential adopters.
‘Unicorn dog’ teaches people to celebrate differences
Rae, the one-eared and newly Tik-Tok famous dog, is gaining popularity all across the globe.
Rae, the one-eared and newly Tik-Tok famous dog, is gaining popularity all across the globe.