Animal shelter warns of 'lost pet' scam, offers to return missing animal for money
The scammer offers to return the lost pet -- which they do not actually have -- in return for a gift card.
The scammer offers to return the lost pet -- which they do not actually have -- in return for a gift card.
Cats win Halloween costume contest dressed as Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson
Two cats dressed as country superstars Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton took home the top prize at Florida's decadent Fantasy Fest.
Two cats dressed as country superstars Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton took home the top prize at Florida's decadent Fantasy Fest.
Truffles the cat helps kids get comfortable with wearing glasses, going to eye doctor
Truffles is a 2-year-old cat whose mission is helping children get more comfortable with going to the eye doctor and wearing glasses or eye patches.
Truffles is a 2-year-old cat whose mission is helping children get more comfortable with going to the eye doctor and wearing glasses or eye patches.
Fat cat can't be bothered with treadmill workout
A morbidly obese cat in Washington is under strict orders to shed some pounds -- and she's not happy about it.
A morbidly obese cat in Washington is under strict orders to shed some pounds -- and she's not happy about it.
'Amazing' puppy grows back fur after rescue, adoption
One young puppy in England has likely never looked or felt better since being adopted by a kindhearted veterinary worker and recovering from a nasty case of mange that left her body nearly naked without fur.
One young puppy in England has likely never looked or felt better since being adopted by a kindhearted veterinary worker and recovering from a nasty case of mange that left her body nearly naked without fur.
House passes bill to make animal cruelty a federal felony in 'major step to end animal abuse'
A bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony was unanimously passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
A bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony was unanimously passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Texas McDonald's kicked out disabled man's 'smelly' service dog, customer says
The fast-food restaurant reportedly called the police on him.
The fast-food restaurant reportedly called the police on him.
Good dog at shelter for more than 500 days looking for forever home
A very lovable dog who has spent more than 500 days at a Maryland animal shelter is looking for the happy ending she deserves.
A very lovable dog who has spent more than 500 days at a Maryland animal shelter is looking for the happy ending she deserves.
‘A significant milestone’: House unanimously passes bill to make animal cruelty a federal felony
The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act, or PACT Act, would make it easier to prosecute those involved in the gruesome killing of animals.
The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act, or PACT Act, would make it easier to prosecute those involved in the gruesome killing of animals.
Desert Storm veteran seeks help funding dog's life-saving surgery
An animal rescue hopes to help a Desert Storm veteran who sought funding assistance for her dog who is in dire need of surgery.
An animal rescue hopes to help a Desert Storm veteran who sought funding assistance for her dog who is in dire need of surgery.
Vietnam Marine veteran in New Mexico hospice care reunites with beloved dog one last time
A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.
A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.
Two suspects charged in largest seizure of turtles in recent history, FWC says
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged two suspects for poaching thousands of native turtles in Florida in what the agency says is the largest seizure of turtles in recent history.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged two suspects for poaching thousands of native turtles in Florida in what the agency says is the largest seizure of turtles in recent history.
Dog gives birth to green puppy: 'It was so shocking when she was born,' owner says
When a Great Dane in Colorado gave birth to a litter of pups, her owner couldn’t believe her eyes: Most of the newborn dogs looked normal, but one of the small animals had green fur.
When a Great Dane in Colorado gave birth to a litter of pups, her owner couldn’t believe her eyes: Most of the newborn dogs looked normal, but one of the small animals had green fur.
Police: Man caught on camera stealing a $7,000 dog from store
Dunwoody police are searching for a man who they say stole a $7,000 puppy from a business. The man was captured on surveillance video stuffing the French bulldog into a messenger bag and bolting out of the store.
Dunwoody police are searching for a man who they say stole a $7,000 puppy from a business. The man was captured on surveillance video stuffing the French bulldog into a messenger bag and bolting out of the store.
The cat’s out of the bag: Airport security stops couple after pet cat sneaks into carry-on luggage
Airport security stopped a couple flying to New York from London due to a stowaway passenger - their 5-year-old cat Candy Coole had snuck inside their luggage as they were packing for the trip.
Airport security stopped a couple flying to New York from London due to a stowaway passenger - their 5-year-old cat Candy Coole had snuck inside their luggage as they were packing for the trip.
Austin Fire Dept saves pup's paw from drain
ccording to a Facebook post by Austin Fire Department, a pup named "Cuddles" got his paw stuck in a drain during bathtime!
ccording to a Facebook post by Austin Fire Department, a pup named "Cuddles" got his paw stuck in a drain during bathtime!
San Diego woman gives up 140 pet rats after population gets out of hand, now ready for adoption
How would you like a rat for a roommate? At least 140 rats have been put up for adoption in San Diego after their owner relinquished them to the San Diego Humane Society when her pet rat population got out of control.
How would you like a rat for a roommate? At least 140 rats have been put up for adoption in San Diego after their owner relinquished them to the San Diego Humane Society when her pet rat population got out of control.
UK reality show challenges meat-loving families to go vegetarian or be forced to eat their 'pet'
A new British reality show poses a shocking ultimatum to four meat-eating families taking part in the social experiment.
A new British reality show poses a shocking ultimatum to four meat-eating families taking part in the social experiment.
Man devastated after pet parrot he's had for 37 years stolen
WHERE IS VERDI? For almost four decades, the most constant thing in Wirsing's life has been this double yellow Amazon parrot named Verdi. But all of that changed last Sunday in the parking lot of this Walmart at 150 West Eldorado.
WHERE IS VERDI? For almost four decades, the most constant thing in Wirsing's life has been this double yellow Amazon parrot named Verdi. But all of that changed last Sunday in the parking lot of this Walmart at 150 West Eldorado.
'A lot of happy tears': Terminally ill dog adopted by family to fulfill his 'bucket list' adventures
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland said Rusty could have weeks or months left and hopes to make the most of the time the dog has left.
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland said Rusty could have weeks or months left and hopes to make the most of the time the dog has left.