National Park Service says 'never push a slower friend down’ if bear attacks

Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.

Rare twin donkeys born at Minnesota farm

There were exciting moments this past week at a Webster, Minnesota farm as a rare set of twin donkeys were born.

Elephants in US zoos face uncertain future without breeding

Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.

Spencer, beloved Boston Marathon dog, dies after cancer battles

Spencer was known to hold a “Boston Strong” flag along the marathon route for the past nine years as runners passed by.

Emotional video helps hound get forever home after 7 years at shelter

A woman who follows the shelter on Facebook had seen posts about Mitch in the past, but the emotional video "convinced her to give Mitch a forever home."

‘We regret our mistake’: Animal shelter accidentally euthanizes dog

A North Carolina woman said she took her dog to the shelter to be quarantined after the animal bit someone. But a fatal mistake left her to mourn the loss of her pet.