'Snow dog' looks too cool donning goggles in Katoomba snowfall

Wintry conditions in Katoomba, New South Wales, didn’t faze Forrest the ‘snow dog’, seen soaking up the chilly conditions on August 22.

California deputy shares lunch with goats left behind during wildfire evacuations

A sheriff’s deputy in California’s Napa County shared his lunch with a hungry goat that had been left behind when its owner evacuated because of advancing wildfires, according to a post from the Napa County Sheriff’s Office on August 21.

Pet adoptions are up amid pandemic

People are spending more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic and turning to animals for companionship.

Penguin chicks enjoy first swim at Shedd Aquarium

Four Magellanic penguin chicks have reached an important milestone at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago: their first swim.

Australian conservationists introduce tiny Tasmanian devil joeys

An Australian conservation organization introduced twin Tasmanian devil joeys, named Itchy and Scratchy after characters from The Simpsons cartoons, on Wednesday, August 19.

Australia Zoo welcomes adorable baby giraffes

A pair of super-cute giraffe calves were welcomed into the world recently at Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Queensland.

National Zoo’s panda Mei Xiang showing possible signs of pregnancy

Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.

Protective dog vests donated to North Port police K9s

Several North Port police K9s are sporting new protective vests made just for dogs, thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization.

Tabby cat plays piano to tell owners he's hungry

A musically-inclined tabby cat named Wilson plays a miniature piano next to his food dish to let his owners know it's time for dinner.

Navy veteran saved by Chihuahua after having a stroke

Eighty-six-year-old Navy Veteran Rudy Armstrong survived a stroke after his little dog Bubu ran to get help.

Tiny feathertail glider laps milk from bowl smaller than a thumbnail

A minuscule baby feathertail glider, a mouse-like gliding mammal, was being taken care of by a wildlife rescue team in New South Wales, Australia’s, south coast region, this video from August 8 shows.

Police dog finds missing mom and baby on his first day on the job

A rookie police dog helped rescue a missing mother and her 1-year-old from the edge of a ravine during his first day on the job in the United Kingdom Saturday, authorities said.

Reward offered for info after dog found abandoned with mouth zip-tied shut in St. Paul

The Humane Society of the United States is offering up to a $5,000 reward after a malnourished dog was found abandoned and tied to a tree with its mouth zip-tied shut in St. Paul.

Bears struck and killed by speeding drivers in Yosemite National Park

Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.