Pets and Animals

It’s hard to find another dog having more fun than Faith. Unfortunately, Faith hasn’t found any humans with whom to cuddle, and she is currently being cared for by the Pittie Party of Central Florida, a pitbull-focused rescue group.

Feldman Ecopark appears to be continuing evacuation efforts and has asked for donations that will not only help rescue the animals and find temporary homes and care but assist in humanitarian efforts as well.

The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.

Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.

The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.

An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.

Roman Duncan, 7, wrote a series of letters to Maggie’s "new famuley" [sic] — the one that would eventually adopt the pup Roman and his parents were fostering. Roman wrote, "Maggie is so cute. Maggie loves to play fech [sic] … Maggie is the best dog ever."

The dog has helped clear dozens of explosive devices since the beginning of the war, which is stretching into the fourth week now.

Not only have war dogs sensed incoming artillery, located wounded soldiers and delivered messages between troops, but their presence on the front lines has boosted morale for centuries.

There’s a K-9 dog in Rhode Island that has such a remarkable storied past, she’s inspired a Netflix movie. You can watch the trailer here.

The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.