Police: Stranger 'eviscerated' dog in unprovoked attack at North Carolina park

The dog's owner told authorities that while she was playing pickleball, a stranger came up to her dog, grabbed it by its throat and starting slashing the animal with a knife.

13 parrots found hidden in duffel bags at US border, officials say

Border officials said a 26-year-old man applying for entry into the U.S. had hidden the 13 live parrots in duffel bags in the trunk of the car.

Barron County deputies turn snake wranglers, pulling reptile off roof

Barron County, Wisconsin deputies went above and beyond the call of duty pulling a large snake that climbed onto the pet owner's roof.

Morgan Wallen's son, 2, taken to emergency room after dog attack

Morgan Wallen’s 2-year-old son was immediately taken to the hospital Sunday after suffering from a dog bite on his face.

Your dog may have ‘better health’ outcome if it has a friend, study finds

A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.

Firefighters rescue dog that jumped 34 feet from tower at Connecticut state park

Dozens of firefighters helped rescue a dog that jumped 34 feet from a tower at Mount Tom State Park in Connecticut and was unable to walk out of the woods with his owner.

Deerly distracted: Chisago County deputy finds fawn stirring up trouble in vehicle

A Chisago County Sheriff’s Deputy who pulled over a driver for suspected impaired driving identified an unexpected culprit: an unruly baby fawn in the front seat.

Tearjerking video: Utah couple reunites with lost dog after days-long search

“Yesterday was the best day of our lives," owner Cienna Macfarlane shared. “After four excruciatingly painful days, we got our baby boy back!

Dog chases off bear in Lino Lakes

A Minnesota dog, who was maybe a little too brave, was captured on doorbell camera video chasing off a black bear that encroached on his front yard in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.

Dog chases off bear in Lino Lakes
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A doorbell camera captured a dog chasing off a bear trying to climb a tree in the front yard of a Lino Lakes, Minnesota home. Video from Robert Sibell via Storyful.

More pet rabbits abandoned, left wandering outside

If you've noticed more rabbits wandering outside than usual, there could be a reason. Rabbit rescues in the Twin Cities said the increasing number of strays is overwhelming and heartbreaking.

Animatronic therapy pets help captivate and comfort people with dementia

In their 58 years of marriage, Diana and Andy Severson have owned four dogs. But their newest canine companion is a little different than all the rest.

Robotic pets used to help dementia patients
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A local organization is using robotic pets to bring comfort and joy for those suffering from dementia.