Cats to stay indoors in German town during rare bird's breeding season
Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.
Woman brings home ‘tiny kitten’ that turned out to be a fox
Police in California said they received a call from a concerned family member after noticing the mistake.
Nearly 80 dogs killed in fire at rural Arkansas 'puppy mill'
Of the 73 dogs that lived, many are suffering from skin mites and other health issues, officials said.
Puppy born with upside-down paws as shelter seeks donations for surgery
7-week-old pug Mila suffers from a condition known as bilateral luxated elbows.
Disney World rhino gets fitted with fitness tracker
The purpose is to gather data on the number of steps she takes each day, whether she is walking, running or napping, and which part of the man-made savanna she favors the most.
Coast Guard rescues dog who fell overboard in North Carolina
The crew aboard a boat in the area received a report of a vessel that had lost their dog overboard.
Hillsborough sheriff's K9 tracks down missing woman with dementia
A Hillsborough deputy and his K9, a bloodhound named Toby, helped save the life of a woman with dementia, who vanished after walking away from her Thonotosassa home over the weekend. Toby managed to pick up the missing woman's scent and tracked her into the woods, where they found her suffering from severe dehydration.
Nashville Zoo welcomes 1st spotted fanaloka born in U.S.
The Nashville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a pup you've probably never heard of.
Why birds sing in the spring
Day length, sunlight and instinct give the birds their seasonal cue
Wisconsin dog tied to hydrant adopted on 1st day available
The Wisconsin Humane Society announced that Baby Girl – the dog found tied to a Green Bay fire hydrant – has found a new home.
Baby giraffe at San Diego Zoo fitted with braces after being born with limb condition
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
Humane Society cites housing crisis as donations drop, pet surrenders increase
Leaders at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay are sounding the alarm about an influx of surrendered pets. They say many pet owners report being unable to care for their animals due to losing their apartments as rent prices skyrocket.
Watch: Man saves drowning antelope after elephant alerts zoo staff
A dramatic rescue played out at a zoo in Guatemala City after an antelope fell into a pool of water and began to struggle – and it was all thanks to a vigilant elephant named 'Trompita.'
Playful river otters just love to roll around in ice bucket at Oregon Zoo
Tilly, Flora, and Hobson — three American river otters at the Oregon Zoo in Portland -- just love to roll around and play in a bucket of ice.
Cat accused of trespassing wins $125,000 settlement, owner calls for policy changes
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
Humane Society helps 'working cats' not fit for adoption find jobs
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is helping to find jobs for cats that may not be best fit for family life, but perfect for catching mice. These feisty felines are known as working cats.
'He's lucky': Dog lost at TPA found and reunited with family one week later
After a week-long search, a family is happy to be reunited with their 6-year-old Chihuahua mix named Rocky.
‘Lost puppy’ rescued by family turns out to be baby coyote
“He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified him as a lost puppy,” the Cape Wildlife Center shared on social media.
Dog tied to hydrant; Wisconsin Humane Society's compassionate response
A Wisconsin Humane Society Facebook post on Thursday morning, May 5 is evoking a strong emotional response – and shining light on a dog now known as Baby Girl.
Foster homes needed for Pitbulls, bully breed rescue dogs as Polk County shelter fills up
The Polk County Bully Project, which rescues Pitbulls and other bully breeds, is desperately looking for foster homes, and finding them quickly could help save lives. Otherwise, the founders said the future could be dire for many dogs.