Bystander dives into chilly river to rescue small dog swept up by 'turbulent' current
The miniature poodle mix and its owner were happily reunited after the story of the animal’s rescue made the local news.
The miniature poodle mix and its owner were happily reunited after the story of the animal’s rescue made the local news.
Dog found with gunshot wound in Douglas County, sheriff looking for owner
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is trying to reunite a dog with its owner after it was found with a gunshot wound on Wednesday.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is trying to reunite a dog with its owner after it was found with a gunshot wound on Wednesday.
Belly of the beast: Zookeepers reach into crocodiles’ stomachs to find missing bottle
Dramatic photos show workers using an endoscope to look closer at their stomachs after radiographs revealed unidentified objects in both crocs.
Dramatic photos show workers using an endoscope to look closer at their stomachs after radiographs revealed unidentified objects in both crocs.
Abandoned dog found with handwritten note reunites with owner
An animal shelter says a dog that was once abandoned by a homeless family has reunited with them.
An animal shelter says a dog that was once abandoned by a homeless family has reunited with them.
Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
Video: Cat trapped on Ohio interstate rescued by state trooper, good Samaritan
According to Ohio State Highway Patrol, the lucky cat was taken to the Toledo Humane Society and named “Trooper.”
According to Ohio State Highway Patrol, the lucky cat was taken to the Toledo Humane Society and named “Trooper.”
Video: Michigan volunteers remove Halloween bucket stuck on deer's head for '2 weeks'
“Lucky has been released from his pumpkin prison,” the rescue group wrote.
“Lucky has been released from his pumpkin prison,” the rescue group wrote.
Puppy deemed ‘too big’ finds home after 14 failed adoptions: 'He's perfect'
A North Carolina animal shelter said three people took the puppy home but returned him.
A North Carolina animal shelter said three people took the puppy home but returned him.
Idaho mother attacked, young son killed by pack of dogs
The four dogs, two rottweilers and two mixed breeds, were put down after the attack.
The four dogs, two rottweilers and two mixed breeds, were put down after the attack.
Seal repeatedly wanders out of ocean to explore snowy Maine town
Cape Elizabeth Police said the seal was captured and released back into the ocean three times.
Cape Elizabeth Police said the seal was captured and released back into the ocean three times.
Nearly two-thirds of coral reef sharks threatened with extinction from overfishing as main cause, study finds
The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that 59% of the 134 coral-reef associated shark and ray species are being threatened with extinction, making them the most threatened groups found on coral reefs alongside marine mammals.
The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that 59% of the 134 coral-reef associated shark and ray species are being threatened with extinction, making them the most threatened groups found on coral reefs alongside marine mammals.
Spike, a Chihuahua mix from Ohio, named world's oldest living dog
Spike’s owner found him abandoned at a grocery store back in 2009. Today, the world’s oldest living dog enjoys spending time with the grandchildren and indulging in his favorite chips.
Spike’s owner found him abandoned at a grocery store back in 2009. Today, the world’s oldest living dog enjoys spending time with the grandchildren and indulging in his favorite chips.
PetSmart searching for cat and dog 'chief toy testers,' offering $10,000 each
Calling all playful pets: PetSmart is searching for two furry friends to test out new toys and treats while receiving salon treatments and $10,000 compensation each.
Calling all playful pets: PetSmart is searching for two furry friends to test out new toys and treats while receiving salon treatments and $10,000 compensation each.
Mini horse spotted in car at McDonald's drive-thru
A tiny horse was spotted waiting patiently in the backseat of a car at a McDonald’s drive-thru.
A tiny horse was spotted waiting patiently in the backseat of a car at a McDonald’s drive-thru.
Polar bear kills mother, son in Alaska village, state troopers say
Alaska State Troopers say a polar bear has attacked and killed two people in a remote western Alaska village.
Alaska State Troopers say a polar bear has attacked and killed two people in a remote western Alaska village.
3 grizzly bears in Montana tested positive for bird flu, euthanized last fall
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds, but can also infect humans. The virus is highly contagious and can be deadly.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds, but can also infect humans. The virus is highly contagious and can be deadly.
Wolves enjoy some time in the snow in northern Minnesota
Video from the Voyageurs Wolf Project shows some wolves enjoying the snow in northern Minnesota.
Video from the Voyageurs Wolf Project shows some wolves enjoying the snow in northern Minnesota.
Kansas City Zoo says oldest polar bear in US captivity dies
The 33-year-old animal, named “Berlin,” lived at the zoo for a decade.
The 33-year-old animal, named “Berlin,” lived at the zoo for a decade.
Minneapolis puts out call for pet adoptions as shelter is 'bursting at the seams'
The City of Minneapolis is urging anyone thinking about getting a new pet to consider stopping by the city's shelter.
The City of Minneapolis is urging anyone thinking about getting a new pet to consider stopping by the city's shelter.
‘Trail of blood’ leads New Mexico officers to Bengal tiger
Officers were initially responding to a shooting before they spotted blood leading to another home.
Officers were initially responding to a shooting before they spotted blood leading to another home.