Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot
The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.
The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.
Dog turns on hairdryer, sets house on fire in England
Firefighters said the dog likely jumped on the bed and inadvertently turned on a hairdryer that the homeowner had left on the bed, which eventually set the mattress on fire.
Firefighters said the dog likely jumped on the bed and inadvertently turned on a hairdryer that the homeowner had left on the bed, which eventually set the mattress on fire.
Virginia zoo gets rare hippopotamus for Christmas
No crocodiles, or rhinoceroseses ...
No crocodiles, or rhinoceroseses ...
Relocated ‘nuisance’ bear travels nearly 1,000 miles, returns to national park
A bold black bear with a reputation for looting campsites and backpacks has wowed researchers once again.
A bold black bear with a reputation for looting campsites and backpacks has wowed researchers once again.
ZooTampa animals warm, bundled up for cold temperatures
With temperatures dropping, most of the animals at ZooTampa will have places to warm up.
With temperatures dropping, most of the animals at ZooTampa will have places to warm up.
Baby chimp at Kansas zoo who won over hearts on social media found dead in mother's arms
An animal care team at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, said the chimpanzee infant was found dead and cradled in his mother Mahale’s arms.
An animal care team at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, said the chimpanzee infant was found dead and cradled in his mother Mahale’s arms.
Tampa Bay animal shelters waive adoption fees to clear space amid continued overcrowding
From Polk County to Manatee County, many animal shelters are experiencing overcrowding due to an increase in pet surrenders. To combat this, they've announced they will waive adoption fees for a limited time.
From Polk County to Manatee County, many animal shelters are experiencing overcrowding due to an increase in pet surrenders. To combat this, they've announced they will waive adoption fees for a limited time.
Video: Dog rescued after getting trapped on top of I-275 overpass in Hillsborough County
After Sheeba managed to dig out under her owner's fence and escape, she somehow ended up on the ledge of the I-275 overpass where she became trapped.
After Sheeba managed to dig out under her owner's fence and escape, she somehow ended up on the ledge of the I-275 overpass where she became trapped.
Orlando dog called 'ugly' by shelter visitors goes viral; adoption applications pour in
Orange County Animal Services said visitors would make comments about Dutchess, calling her "ugly" and saying she would never be adopted.
Orange County Animal Services said visitors would make comments about Dutchess, calling her "ugly" and saying she would never be adopted.
Missouri brothers' capture of 35-pound raccoon will likely go down in records books
The Missouri Department of Conservation said Couper Simmons harvested the massive raccoon while hunting with his brother Hunter Simmons in Worth County.
The Missouri Department of Conservation said Couper Simmons harvested the massive raccoon while hunting with his brother Hunter Simmons in Worth County.
Traveling with dog during holiday? Make sure to plan, experts say
Traveling with dogs can be stressful. Throw in holiday home stays at one of the most chaotic times of the year and double that stress for humans and animals alike.
Traveling with dogs can be stressful. Throw in holiday home stays at one of the most chaotic times of the year and double that stress for humans and animals alike.
Pups give nativity scene performance at doggy daycare
A group of pooches gave a nativity scene performance at doggy daycare ahead of Christmas that has racked up more than a million views on TikTok.
A group of pooches gave a nativity scene performance at doggy daycare ahead of Christmas that has racked up more than a million views on TikTok.
Love for 'Colors': Man's pet turtle of 24 years sparkles as flower girl in his wedding
A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.
A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.
Here's how to help choose the names of the Pinellas sheriff's 2 new bloodhound puppy K9s
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to choose the names of the newest members of their K9 unit: two adorable bloodhound puppies.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to choose the names of the newest members of their K9 unit: two adorable bloodhound puppies.
'Sad cat’ named Ellie surrendered by owner because animal 'wanted to cuddle,' then goes viral
A tweet featuring Ellie, a black-and-white cat living in Virginia, went viral after it revealed an owner surrendered Ellie for being too cuddly. Ellie is now set to be adopted.
A tweet featuring Ellie, a black-and-white cat living in Virginia, went viral after it revealed an owner surrendered Ellie for being too cuddly. Ellie is now set to be adopted.
Pit bull helps owner cross icy Nebraska driveway
A helpful pit bull assisted his owner walk up an icy driveway after he struggled to get traction in Kearney, Nebraska on December 8.
A helpful pit bull assisted his owner walk up an icy driveway after he struggled to get traction in Kearney, Nebraska on December 8.
Hippo swallows half of 2-year-old’s body before spitting him out
Hippos are the deadliest large land mammals on Earth, killing an estimated 500 people every year.
Hippos are the deadliest large land mammals on Earth, killing an estimated 500 people every year.
Video shows frogs take over backyard pool after floods: ‘I think I’ll swim in the creek’
“I think I’ll swim in the creek this morning,” a man said as he filmed his pool being taken over by frogs.
“I think I’ll swim in the creek this morning,” a man said as he filmed his pool being taken over by frogs.
Marine Corps’ mascot gets promoted to private 1st class
Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.
Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.
Polar bear makes 'snow angels' at Utah zoo after snowstorm
A storm forced the zoo to close for a day after the area received more than 10 inches of snow.
A storm forced the zoo to close for a day after the area received more than 10 inches of snow.