Spider infestation temporarily shuts down Wisconsin middle school
A letter sent out to parents by the school identified the spiders as yellow sac spiders, a common species in the United States.
A letter sent out to parents by the school identified the spiders as yellow sac spiders, a common species in the United States.
Dozens of dogs fostered, adopted as part of push to rid Dallas Animal Shelter of canine flu
Dallas residents answered an urgent call to foster or adopt dogs from Dallas Animal Services over the weekend thanks in part to $150 gift cards given to people who were willing to foster the animals.
Dallas residents answered an urgent call to foster or adopt dogs from Dallas Animal Services over the weekend thanks in part to $150 gift cards given to people who were willing to foster the animals.
Dog of the Day: Anakin
A big but gentle dog who likes to play in the yard and snuggle is looking for a new home. Anakin is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A big but gentle dog who likes to play in the yard and snuggle is looking for a new home. Anakin is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
These animals are champions in this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
This year’s star is a clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti -- though a sassy penguin topped the list, too.
This year’s star is a clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti -- though a sassy penguin topped the list, too.
Watch: Lion cubs rescued from Ukraine play in Minnesota snow
Four lion cubs rescued from Ukraine are making themselves at home as they experience their first Minnesota winter.
Four lion cubs rescued from Ukraine are making themselves at home as they experience their first Minnesota winter.
Doctors remove lung from dog that nearly died after inhaling fungus found in soil
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
United States is short on bomb-sniffing dogs; relies on importing animals from overseas
American Kennel Club: 80%-90% of dogs purchased by government come from overseas
American Kennel Club: 80%-90% of dogs purchased by government come from overseas
Dallas Animal Shelter offers $150 to fosters in effort to stop canine flu outbreak
The Dallas Animal Shelter needs to get 150 dogs out of its facility as quickly as possible because it is seeing an increase in canine flu and respiratory infections.
The Dallas Animal Shelter needs to get 150 dogs out of its facility as quickly as possible because it is seeing an increase in canine flu and respiratory infections.
Pets of the Day: Molly and Moose
Two adorable cats who are looking for a home together are this week's SPCA of Texas Pets of the Day.
Two adorable cats who are looking for a home together are this week's SPCA of Texas Pets of the Day.
Recent dog flu outbreaks force shelters to pause adoptions
Dog flu cases are on the rise in several U.S. states.
Dog flu cases are on the rise in several U.S. states.
Dallas Zoo shows off new baby hippo
The hippo calf named Kalo was born on Oct. 30.
The hippo calf named Kalo was born on Oct. 30.
Dog of the Day: Oscar
An energetic dog with long, curly fur is looking for a new home. Oscar is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
An energetic dog with long, curly fur is looking for a new home. Oscar is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Mom fights off raccoon attacking young daughter waiting for school bus
The whole thing was captured on her home surveillance video — including when she grabbed the raccoon by the scruff and flung it across the yard.
The whole thing was captured on her home surveillance video — including when she grabbed the raccoon by the scruff and flung it across the yard.
Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthday, oldest living land animal
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
Watch: Heroic mom saves young daughter from rabid raccoon attack
Video shows the little girl repeatedly trying to kick the raccoon off her leg before her mom steps in.
Video shows the little girl repeatedly trying to kick the raccoon off her leg before her mom steps in.
Inflatable Christmas Rudolph destroyed by Lake Tahoe bear to be sold on eBay for charity
David Lester says all profits from the “mauled reindeer” will go to a wildlife charity to support the local Lake Tahoe bears.
David Lester says all profits from the “mauled reindeer” will go to a wildlife charity to support the local Lake Tahoe bears.
'Reckless driver' turns out to be dog behind wheel of Texas parking lot crash
“He apparently got a little antsy and bounced around the cab setting this truck in motion,” officials shared.
“He apparently got a little antsy and bounced around the cab setting this truck in motion,” officials shared.
Dog of the Day: Cypher
A big affectionate dog who only has one eye is looking for a new home. Cypher is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A big affectionate dog who only has one eye is looking for a new home. Cypher is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Dog of the Day: Clyde
A bouncy 5-year-old dog is looking for a new home. Clyde is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
A bouncy 5-year-old dog is looking for a new home. Clyde is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Photos: Monkeys in central Thailand mark their day with feast
While the entertainment value of the festival is high, organizers are quick to point out that it's not just monkey business.
While the entertainment value of the festival is high, organizers are quick to point out that it's not just monkey business.