Giraffe dies at Toronto zoo in 'sudden and tragic' accident
The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.
The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.
From bassets to bolonki: American Kennel Club adds 3 new breeds
The AKC recognizes 205 breeds, including these three newcomers.
The AKC recognizes 205 breeds, including these three newcomers.
TSA’s 2026 Canine Calendar spotlights the canine heroes keeping US airports safe - See the featured dogs
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.
Rex the Wallaby found safe after escaping animal farm in New Jersey
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
Dog biscuits recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
Dog biscuits sold in several states have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
Dog biscuits sold in several states have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
Survey: Nearly 3% of Americans believe they could beat a grizzly bear unarmed
A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.
A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.
See it: Officer glides onto frozen New Jersey lake to rescue a trapped dog
First responders leaped into action on Wednesday after a dog wandered onto a frozen lake in New Jersey.
First responders leaped into action on Wednesday after a dog wandered onto a frozen lake in New Jersey.
Dog of the Day: Cake
A sweet, 3-year-old dog pup is looking for a new home. Cake is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A sweet, 3-year-old dog pup is looking for a new home. Cake is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Felix the Cat rests under the tree after Christmas Eve chimney rescue
A copy cat saw what Santa was up to and would’ve used up one of his nine lives this Christmas if it wasn’t for a selfless neighbor and an AirTag.
A copy cat saw what Santa was up to and would’ve used up one of his nine lives this Christmas if it wasn’t for a selfless neighbor and an AirTag.
Cat rests after Christmas Eve chimney rescue
A copy cat saw what Santa was up to and would’ve used up one of his nine lives this Christmas if it wasn’t for a selfless neighbor and an AirTag.
A copy cat saw what Santa was up to and would’ve used up one of his nine lives this Christmas if it wasn’t for a selfless neighbor and an AirTag.
Most popular cat and dog names of 2025
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.
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.
6 Texas rivers where you are most likely to encounter snakes
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.
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.
FBI crisis dog who comforted Uvalde families retires after a decade of service
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.
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.
WATCH: Texas beachcomber has rare encounter with octopus
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.
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.
Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
Bison beheading: Reward rises in Cooke County poaching case
The reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons responsible for the unlawful killing and beheading of a bison in Cooke County has been raised.
The reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons responsible for the unlawful killing and beheading of a bison in Cooke County has been raised.
Longhorn trots down I-70 in Indiana, narrowly dodging traffic
A longhorn escaped and was spotted trotting down a busy stretch of Interstate 70 near Monrovia, Indiana, on Saturday.
A longhorn escaped and was spotted trotting down a busy stretch of Interstate 70 near Monrovia, Indiana, on Saturday.
WATCH: Texas goat gets got in hilarious police bodycam video
Police in a Texas town had a run-in with one "baaaad" boy.
Police in a Texas town had a run-in with one "baaaad" boy.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.