Over 1,000 new species added to ‘red list,’ threatened with extinction
Pressures from climate change, invasive species and human activity such as illicit trade are blamed for the increase.
Pressures from climate change, invasive species and human activity such as illicit trade are blamed for the increase.
Dog treats sold nationwide recalled over possible metal contamination
More than 3,500 bags of dog treats have been recalled over concerns of potential metal contamination, the FDA said.
More than 3,500 bags of dog treats have been recalled over concerns of potential metal contamination, the FDA said.
Dog of the Day: Brynn
A friendly and playful dog is looking for a new home. Brynn is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A friendly and playful dog is looking for a new home. Brynn is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma
The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.
The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.
Fishermen in Mississippi pull off dramatic rescue of 38 dogs treading water
Two anglers and their fishing guide heard barking from a distance while fishing in Mississippi's Grenada Lake.
Two anglers and their fishing guide heard barking from a distance while fishing in Mississippi's Grenada Lake.
2024 Dallas Zoo Dollar Days announced: Dates and how to get $1 tickets
Dollar Days are back, and tickets are on sale now! Here’s all the info you should know before you go.
Dollar Days are back, and tickets are on sale now! Here’s all the info you should know before you go.
Fort Worth Fire rescues kitten stuck in car
Somebody called 911 to report a small black kitten had crawled into the frame of his car and couldn't be reached.
Somebody called 911 to report a small black kitten had crawled into the frame of his car and couldn't be reached.
Animals 'used for beastiality' among dozens rescued from dilapidated school bus in Pennsylvania: SPCA
Animal welfare workers in Pennsylvania say at least two animals "used for bestiality purposes" were among over two dozen rescued from a ramshackle school bus.
Animal welfare workers in Pennsylvania say at least two animals "used for bestiality purposes" were among over two dozen rescued from a ramshackle school bus.
Trainer charged with abusing dogs at Burleson doggy daycare facility
Police say they viewed surveillance video of Nikolopoulos slamming dogs onto concrete and choking another dog with his hands.
Police say they viewed surveillance video of Nikolopoulos slamming dogs onto concrete and choking another dog with his hands.
Nationwide dropping pet insurance in some states amid high inflation
Nationwide says inflation and pet veterinary care are among the reasons for dropping pet insurance.
Nationwide says inflation and pet veterinary care are among the reasons for dropping pet insurance.
California woman was harassed by black bear before fatal mauling
Patrice Miller, 71, had been harassed by an aggressive black bear in her small Northern California town for months before it broke into her home and killed her last year.
Patrice Miller, 71, had been harassed by an aggressive black bear in her small Northern California town for months before it broke into her home and killed her last year.
Venomous snake bites dog at Connecticut state park, prompting risky mountaintop rescue
The terrain was extremely treacherous as responders rushed to the scene to provide the dog with urgent medical attention.
The terrain was extremely treacherous as responders rushed to the scene to provide the dog with urgent medical attention.
Loose peacocks cause car accident in Mansfield, police say
The Mansfield Police Department found three peacocks who reportedly caused a minor traffic accident.
The Mansfield Police Department found three peacocks who reportedly caused a minor traffic accident.
Rare intersex kitten defies feline genetics, surprises vets at Oregon shelter
“It was like spotting a unicorn," Clinic Manager Bailey Shelton said.
“It was like spotting a unicorn," Clinic Manager Bailey Shelton said.
Loyal dog saves camper's life after running miles for help: 'No words'
A loyal canine recently saved its owner's life after running for miles to guide others to the scene of a horrific car crash in Oregon.
A loyal canine recently saved its owner's life after running for miles to guide others to the scene of a horrific car crash in Oregon.
Watch: Runaway bull flips woman, injures 3 at Oregon rodeo
The bull jumped a fence during a performance, flipping over a woman, and continued through a concession area and into a parking lot before being caught.
The bull jumped a fence during a performance, flipping over a woman, and continued through a concession area and into a parking lot before being caught.
Dog of the Day: Red
A sweet, 2-year-old dog who loves to play is looking for a new home Red is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A sweet, 2-year-old dog who loves to play is looking for a new home Red is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
New luxury airline for dogs faces lawsuit shortly after its first flight
A brand-new luxury airline designed for dogs was recently sued mere days after its inaugural flight.
A brand-new luxury airline designed for dogs was recently sued mere days after its inaugural flight.
Screaming hairy armadillo pups welcomed at New Orleans zoo
As the name suggests, screaming hairy armadillos have hair covering part of their bodies and they let out a “loud-pitched squeal” if they feel threatened.
As the name suggests, screaming hairy armadillos have hair covering part of their bodies and they let out a “loud-pitched squeal” if they feel threatened.
Dallas Animal Shelter dealing with extreme overcrowding, offers free adoptions this weekend
The Dallas Animal Shelter says there’s an urgent need for people to adopt or foster pets. The shelter said it could have to euthanize some animals soon.
The Dallas Animal Shelter says there’s an urgent need for people to adopt or foster pets. The shelter said it could have to euthanize some animals soon.