Pets and Animals

The AKC recognizes 205 breeds, including these three newcomers.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.

The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.

Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.

The Austin Police Patrol says that K9 Jax suddenly passed away and is the first APD Patrol K9 to pass away while still actively working.

Dog biscuits sold in several states have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

A fox found dead last week in Hays County has tested positive for rabies and authorities are searching for a dog seen near it.

A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.

First responders leaped into action on Wednesday after a dog wandered onto a frozen lake in New Jersey.

When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names.  The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.

Discover the incredible variety of snakes living in Texas's most famous rivers, from the rare Brazos water snake to the venomous timber rattlesnakes of the East Texas pine forests.

After a decade of service and 140 national assignments, including high-profile deployments to Uvalde and the Pulse nightclub, Gio, the FBI's first crisis response canine, is retiring to live with his longtime handler.

Los Angeles has had its fair share of pursuits, but have you ever seen a reindeer pursuit?

A raccoon fell through the ceiling of a Grand Geneva restaurant Sunday night, bit a guest, and was later euthanized and sent for rabies testing, according to deputies and wildlife officials.

An avid beachcomber in Texas had an encounter earlier this week with a common octopus — a sight that she says isn't quite so common at Padre Island National Seashore.

A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.