Runaway horses in London leave 4 people injured, vehicles damaged
Horses in London doing routine military exercises bolted during the morning rush hour. One of the horses had its front covered by what appeared to be blood or red paint.
Horses in London doing routine military exercises bolted during the morning rush hour. One of the horses had its front covered by what appeared to be blood or red paint.
Hospital urges snakebite victims to refrain from bringing in serpents
An Australian hospital urged snakebite victims to stop trying to catch the slithery culprits when seeking medical attention after one patient came in carrying a serpent in a loosely locked box.
An Australian hospital urged snakebite victims to stop trying to catch the slithery culprits when seeking medical attention after one patient came in carrying a serpent in a loosely locked box.
Flame-throwing robotic dog unleashed for sale in US
The contraption, equipped with the ARC Flamethrower, can emit fire streams up to 30 feet with the push of a button.
The contraption, equipped with the ARC Flamethrower, can emit fire streams up to 30 feet with the push of a button.
Beloved ostrich at Topeka Zoo dies after swallowing staff member's keys
A beloved ostrich named Karen at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas died after swallowing a staff member's keys.
A beloved ostrich named Karen at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas died after swallowing a staff member's keys.
Kansas zoo announces 5 of their elephants are pregnant: ‘We are extremely excited for 2025’
A Kansas zoo announced that it’s not expecting one, not three, but five elephant calves in 2025.
A Kansas zoo announced that it’s not expecting one, not three, but five elephant calves in 2025.
See it: 'Grumpy' cat shows little gratitude after rescue from tight squeeze
If there were a visual representation of gratitude, it certainly wouldn't resemble this rescued kitty cat.
If there were a visual representation of gratitude, it certainly wouldn't resemble this rescued kitty cat.
Elephant escapes circus, stops traffic: Video
An elephant escaped the circus and stopped traffic in Butte, Montana, this week.
An elephant escaped the circus and stopped traffic in Butte, Montana, this week.
Elephant escapes circus, stops traffic
An elephant escapes the circus and stops traffic in Butte, Montana. Video credit: Brittany McGinnis via Storyful.
An elephant escapes the circus and stops traffic in Butte, Montana. Video credit: Brittany McGinnis via Storyful.
Animal Humane Society sees spike in animal neglect, cruelty cases
The Animal Humane Society (AHS) says it has taken in more than 700 animals from cruelty or neglect cases since July, roughly double the number they typically see.
The Animal Humane Society (AHS) says it has taken in more than 700 animals from cruelty or neglect cases since July, roughly double the number they typically see.
New program bringing musicians to Minneapolis animal shelter
Local music students have the opportunity to play for the most adorable audience through a new program called Play for Paws. The program is a partnership between Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) and MacPhail Center for Music. It started after MacPhail guitar instructor, Dr. Austin Wahl asked if he could play for the animals at the shelter after playing for the foster kittens at his house. He noticed how calm they would become when he was strumming and that was the start of Play for Paws. MACC was on board as this lined up with their goal to make the kennel environment less stressful.
Local music students have the opportunity to play for the most adorable audience through a new program called Play for Paws. The program is a partnership between Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) and MacPhail Center for Music. It started after MacPhail guitar instructor, Dr. Austin Wahl asked if he could play for the animals at the shelter after playing for the foster kittens at his house. He noticed how calm they would become when he was strumming and that was the start of Play for Paws. MACC was on board as this lined up with their goal to make the kennel environment less stressful.
BARK Air launches luxury airline for dogs
BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.
BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.
124 cats rescued from Crystal house, woman facing animal torture charges
An investigation into illegally dumping feces on a Plymouth roadway led to the rescue of more than 100 cats from a house in Crystal.
An investigation into illegally dumping feces on a Plymouth roadway led to the rescue of more than 100 cats from a house in Crystal.
Over 100 cats rescued from central Minnesota home amid reports of animal cruelty
Thursday was an exhausting, emotional day for state and local investigators in central Minnesota as they moved in, search warrant in hand, after receiving reports of animal cruelty, animal neglect, and animal hoarding at a small home in Crosby, Minnesota.
Thursday was an exhausting, emotional day for state and local investigators in central Minnesota as they moved in, search warrant in hand, after receiving reports of animal cruelty, animal neglect, and animal hoarding at a small home in Crosby, Minnesota.
Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
Black bear cub rescued on Highway 65 by Isanti County deputy
A black bear cub’s Sunday night adventure ended safely thanks to an Isanti County deputy and a good Samaritan.
A black bear cub’s Sunday night adventure ended safely thanks to an Isanti County deputy and a good Samaritan.
K-9 officer stabbed in line of duty, recovering at animal hospital
A K-9 officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was stabbed during duty while responding to a report of a suicidal individual armed with a knife on March 29.
A K-9 officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was stabbed during duty while responding to a report of a suicidal individual armed with a knife on March 29.
Famous casino cats need new home after closure
The Tropicana casino and hotel in Vegas is being torn down to build a baseball stadium.
The Tropicana casino and hotel in Vegas is being torn down to build a baseball stadium.
'Mountain lion' turns out to be chonky cat, police admit
A large cat seen in a South San Francisco residential area, initially mistaken for a mountain lion, was confirmed by police to be an oversized domestic or feral feline.
A large cat seen in a South San Francisco residential area, initially mistaken for a mountain lion, was confirmed by police to be an oversized domestic or feral feline.
Pets and the solar eclipse: What to know
While some abnormal animal behavior has been recorded during eclipses of the past, don’t expect anything unusual from your pets. But there are a few things you can do to make sure they’ll stay safe.
While some abnormal animal behavior has been recorded during eclipses of the past, don’t expect anything unusual from your pets. But there are a few things you can do to make sure they’ll stay safe.
Waconia passes ordinance changes requiring leashes for cats
Cats in Waconia can no longer roam free after the city passed an ordinance on Monday requiring cats to abide by some of the same provisions as dogs.
Cats in Waconia can no longer roam free after the city passed an ordinance on Monday requiring cats to abide by some of the same provisions as dogs.