Dog's personality may not be related to its breed, research finds
Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is truly an individual.
Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is truly an individual.
Dog of terminally ill Philadelphia woman receives hundreds of adoption requests
Rosie, the faithful companion of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman, receives hundreds of adoption requests from people all over the country.
Rosie, the faithful companion of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman, receives hundreds of adoption requests from people all over the country.
Philadelphia woman's dying wish is to find new owner for her dog
An Old City woman, who only has weeks left to live, is searching to fulfill her last wish of finding a new owner for her dog.
An Old City woman, who only has weeks left to live, is searching to fulfill her last wish of finding a new owner for her dog.
Dolphin stampede in California caught on camera
Onlookers estimate there were about 500 dolphins taking part in the unison swim.
Onlookers estimate there were about 500 dolphins taking part in the unison swim.
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
Hundreds of shark fins found at Texas restaurant
Texas officials discovered the fins during a recent inspection of the restaurant
Texas officials discovered the fins during a recent inspection of the restaurant
Man allegedly bites, stabs Fairfield police K9 dog
A man allegedly bit and stabbed a police dog in Fairfield as officers tried to take him into custody. Police say the man appeared to be under the influence of drugs.
A man allegedly bit and stabbed a police dog in Fairfield as officers tried to take him into custody. Police say the man appeared to be under the influence of drugs.
241 dogs adopted from Dallas Animal Services after reporting being out of space
North Texans answered the call after Dallas Animal Services put out an urgent warning about being out of space last week.
North Texans answered the call after Dallas Animal Services put out an urgent warning about being out of space last week.
Venomous blue dragons washing on shore along Texas beaches
The unusual-looking creatures can be identified by wing-like fins and bizarre blue markings. Venomous sea slugs have recently been spotted along beaches on North Padre and Mustang Islands.
The unusual-looking creatures can be identified by wing-like fins and bizarre blue markings. Venomous sea slugs have recently been spotted along beaches on North Padre and Mustang Islands.
Watch: Ukrainian police rescue elderly man's puppy from rubble
Video shared by police in Ukraine shows the heartwarming moment when rescuers pulled a whimpering puppy from a pile of debris, then handed him off to a thankful owner badly injured by Russian shelling.
Video shared by police in Ukraine shows the heartwarming moment when rescuers pulled a whimpering puppy from a pile of debris, then handed him off to a thankful owner badly injured by Russian shelling.
Arizona man arrested after 183 dead animals found in freezer
An Arizona man faces animal cruelty charges after 183 dead dogs, rabbits, birds and other animals were found in a freezer, including some that were apparently frozen while alive.
An Arizona man faces animal cruelty charges after 183 dead dogs, rabbits, birds and other animals were found in a freezer, including some that were apparently frozen while alive.
Dallas animal shelter out of space, in urgent need of fosters
“This is a crisis. We have over 375 dogs in our building and have run out of space to hold the medium and large dogs coming in,” the head of Dallas Animal Services said in a plea for adopters and fosters.
“This is a crisis. We have over 375 dogs in our building and have run out of space to hold the medium and large dogs coming in,” the head of Dallas Animal Services said in a plea for adopters and fosters.
Most dog owners are improperly feeding their pets, study finds
A recent study shows less than 5% of dog owners are following FDA guidelines when it comes to feeding their pets.
A recent study shows less than 5% of dog owners are following FDA guidelines when it comes to feeding their pets.
Video shows man saving goose from python's coils
The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.
The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.
Zoos move birds indoors as avian flu spreads in North America
Birds can spread the virus through droppings and nasal discharge. Experts say it can be spread through contaminated equipment, clothing, boots and vehicles carrying supplies.
Birds can spread the virus through droppings and nasal discharge. Experts say it can be spread through contaminated equipment, clothing, boots and vehicles carrying supplies.
Dog attack: 3-year-old girl gets 180 stitches after suffering bite wounds on face, arms, stomach
A 3-year-old girl received 180 stitches on her face and additional stitches on other parts of her body after being attacked by a dog over the weekend in Hemet.
A 3-year-old girl received 180 stitches on her face and additional stitches on other parts of her body after being attacked by a dog over the weekend in Hemet.
Avian flu prompts Dallas Zoo to close bird exhibits
Several Dallas Zoo exhibits will be closed and popular birds like the African penguins and flamingos will be spending time away from public view because an outbreak of the avian flu in North Texas.
Several Dallas Zoo exhibits will be closed and popular birds like the African penguins and flamingos will be spending time away from public view because an outbreak of the avian flu in North Texas.
Egret hitches a ride on swimming alligator's back at Florida park
Why fly when you can just hitch a ride? That's exactly what one fearless great egret did at Gatorland in Orlando last month. Video recorded by Tiffanie Eden shows the intrepid bird perched on an alligator's back as it swam along in an exhibit at the central Florida attraction.
Why fly when you can just hitch a ride? That's exactly what one fearless great egret did at Gatorland in Orlando last month. Video recorded by Tiffanie Eden shows the intrepid bird perched on an alligator's back as it swam along in an exhibit at the central Florida attraction.
Buddy the cat heading to foster care after ‘miraculous’ recovery from dog attack
Buddy the cat is heading to a foster home where he'll continue to receive care weeks after authorities say he was attacked by two dogs when their owners, two young boys, let go of their leashes.
Buddy the cat is heading to a foster home where he'll continue to receive care weeks after authorities say he was attacked by two dogs when their owners, two young boys, let go of their leashes.
Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.