How do Kentucky Derby racehorses get their names?
While the names of racehorses may seem creative and outlandish, choosing one may not be as easy as you think, given these detailed rules to secure a namesake.
While the names of racehorses may seem creative and outlandish, choosing one may not be as easy as you think, given these detailed rules to secure a namesake.
Pet of the Week: Bailey from Gold Ribbon Rescue
Bailey is 13-month-old girl who is looking for a calm, chill home. She has Idiopathic Head Tremor Syndrome, but there's no treatment necessary and she's perfectly capable of living a normal, happy life. She's hoping to find her forever family.
Bailey is 13-month-old girl who is looking for a calm, chill home. She has Idiopathic Head Tremor Syndrome, but there's no treatment necessary and she's perfectly capable of living a normal, happy life. She's hoping to find her forever family.
Teacher captures images of 'very rare' bird never before seen in US
An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.
An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.
Rare white bison born at Central Texas ranch
For a central Texas bison rancher, the recent birth of a calf brought surprise and awe. It's something rare, and has significant meaning for many Native American tribes.
For a central Texas bison rancher, the recent birth of a calf brought surprise and awe. It's something rare, and has significant meaning for many Native American tribes.
North Carolina child says she hears 'monsters' in the wall, turns out to be 50K buzzing bees
A mother has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that her little girl's complaint about hearing "monsters" inside her walls ended up being a swarm of 50,000 bees that somehow entered the family's home.
A mother has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that her little girl's complaint about hearing "monsters" inside her walls ended up being a swarm of 50,000 bees that somehow entered the family's home.
Virginia community rallies to reunite Canadian truck driver with lost dog
A Canadian truck driver is thanking a Virginia community for coming together and helping to find his lost dog, who disappeared at a rest stop.
A Canadian truck driver is thanking a Virginia community for coming together and helping to find his lost dog, who disappeared at a rest stop.
Woodland Park Zoo bear devours ducklings in front of Seattle visitors
A group of visitors at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo witnessed a brown bear scarf down several ducklings in her habitat last week.
A group of visitors at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo witnessed a brown bear scarf down several ducklings in her habitat last week.
Pet of the Weekend: Meet Heidi from AAC!
Heidi is a gentle, treat-motivated 5-year-old dog who's great with kids and other dogs. She's hoping to find her forever home.
Heidi is a gentle, treat-motivated 5-year-old dog who's great with kids and other dogs. She's hoping to find her forever home.
Exceptionally rare 5-legged puppy wows Wisconsin shelter: 'Never seen anything like this'
Bella's extremely rare congenital anomaly causes the duplication of bones, resulting in an extra leg inside her right hind leg.
Bella's extremely rare congenital anomaly causes the duplication of bones, resulting in an extra leg inside her right hind leg.
Cat shipped in Amazon box from Utah to California
The owner reunited with her beloved cat after nearly a week when the animal accidentally climbed into a shipment box.
The owner reunited with her beloved cat after nearly a week when the animal accidentally climbed into a shipment box.
Florida puppy born with green fur: Meet 'Shamrock'
In Pensacola, Florida, a golden retriever puppy named "Shamrock" made headlines for being born with a green coat of fur.
In Pensacola, Florida, a golden retriever puppy named "Shamrock" made headlines for being born with a green coat of fur.
Black bear spotted near neighborhood in New Jersey: police
Police are warning residents to stay alert and cautious after a bear was seen in Mercer County Tuesday morning.
Police are warning residents to stay alert and cautious after a bear was seen in Mercer County Tuesday morning.
Runaway horses in London leave 4 people injured, vehicles damaged
Horses in London doing routine military exercises bolted during the morning rush hour. One of the horses had its front covered by what appeared to be blood or red paint.
Horses in London doing routine military exercises bolted during the morning rush hour. One of the horses had its front covered by what appeared to be blood or red paint.
Hospital urges snakebite victims to refrain from bringing in serpents
An Australian hospital urged snakebite victims to stop trying to catch the slithery culprits when seeking medical attention after one patient came in carrying a serpent in a loosely locked box.
An Australian hospital urged snakebite victims to stop trying to catch the slithery culprits when seeking medical attention after one patient came in carrying a serpent in a loosely locked box.
Flame-throwing robotic dog unleashed for sale in US
The contraption, equipped with the ARC Flamethrower, can emit fire streams up to 30 feet with the push of a button.
The contraption, equipped with the ARC Flamethrower, can emit fire streams up to 30 feet with the push of a button.
Beloved ostrich at Topeka Zoo dies after swallowing staff member's keys
A beloved ostrich named Karen at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas died after swallowing a staff member's keys.
A beloved ostrich named Karen at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas died after swallowing a staff member's keys.
Austin Pets Alive seeks neonatal fosters
Austin Pets Alive is seeking fosters for their neonatal kittens as kitten season has begun.
Austin Pets Alive is seeking fosters for their neonatal kittens as kitten season has begun.
Colorado shelter dogs trained to be service dogs
A dog training facility in eastern Colorado is saving not only dogs, but people as well.
A dog training facility in eastern Colorado is saving not only dogs, but people as well.
Weiner dogs race in third annual Wiener Dog Derby in south Austin
Despite some dreary weather, the third annual Wiener Dog Derby went on in south Austin on Saturday.
Despite some dreary weather, the third annual Wiener Dog Derby went on in south Austin on Saturday.
Meet Mejia and her puppies at APA!
Meet Mejia and her two puppies! They are currently looking for a foster home and, eventually, forever homes after the puppies are more grown. They are available at Austin Pets Alive!.
Meet Mejia and her two puppies! They are currently looking for a foster home and, eventually, forever homes after the puppies are more grown. They are available at Austin Pets Alive!.