Pets and Animals

A FOX6 investigation finds the University of Wisconsin performed painful experiments on Ridglan Farms beagles – and those beagles did not survive.

Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.

State and federal agriculture officials said highly pathogenic avian flu has been found in a herd of dairy cows in Texas.

A horse was airlifted to safety after falling into a ravine in Italy.

Pasco County Fire Rescue saved a trapped owl after the bird became wedged tightly between two tree trunks.

A Texas man faces felony charges after authorities rescued seven severely neglected dogs that are now recovering in SPCA care.

A California man has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for running a massive smuggling ring that illegally moved more than 1,700 reptiles across the El Paso border.

If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.

Happy, the elephant that gave researchers new information on how they behave, has been euthanized at the age of 55. 

A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty in a Honolulu courtroom on Wednesday.

Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals. 

Sheriff’s deputies seized six horses during a traffic stop in West Texas as part of an ongoing livestock smuggling investigation, authorities said.

A major pet food recall has been expanded after samples collected by state regulators all tested positive for listeria.

Two people were arrested in connection to dog deaths at a dog boarding facility in unincorporated Kyle.

Mr. Ginger, the youngest and smallest sloth rescued from Sloth World Orlando and brought to the Central Florida Zoo, has died, the zoo said. He was humanely euthanized on Friday afternoon, FOX 35 has learned.

Utah firefighters help keep millions of honeybees cool after a truck carrying hundreds of hives broke down on a highway.

Kiki the sheep drives her own vehicle, changes the radio station, and inspires people across the globe. She’s also certified sassy.