Lawmakers say this flea collar should be recalled after 2,500 pet deaths

A new report accuses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of repeatedly ignoring concerns about what "may be the most dangerous flea and tick product on the market."

'It really hurts:' Florida K9 Deputy Drago dies following heat-related injury

Authorities said Canine Deputy Drago died Tuesday evening, hours after suffering a heat-related injury during a training exercise with his handler.

Electronic-sniffing dog helps make pedophilia arrest in Mexico

Hidu has been specially trained to sniff out a certain electronic -- and his skills led authorities to a high-profile suspected pedophile in Mexico City.

Scientists explain how some dogs can remember their favorite toys

Most of man’s best friends recognize toys by sight or smell — but some particularly gifted dogs can associate their favorite toy with words.

Pet shop facing threats after adding gun control question to adoption form

The Thousand Oaks pet shop is asking how potential adopters feel about gun control and is barring NRA members from adopting. Now the owner is facing thousands of threats.

Court rules Happy the Elephant is not a person, to remain at Bronx Zoo

New York's top court on Tuesday rejected an effort to free Happy the elephant from the Bronx Zoo, ruling that she does not meet the definition of "person" who is being illegally confined.

House catches on fire. Video shows the dog did it.

Home surveillance video showed how the dog was able to set the house on fire, causing extensive damage.

Cat faces off with coyote on Texas porch in wild video: ‘He was a fighter’

“He was a fighter and luckily the coyote was a skittish pup,” Surfside, Texas resident Tony Gray told FOX Television Stations after seeing the scene unfold.

DeSantis signs new Florida law to cover medical costs for retired police dogs

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new law to cover medical costs of retired police dogs, allowing their handlers to get reimbursed for up to $1,500 in annual veterinary costs. The retired K9s often have costly expenses from law enforcement injuries or other job-related problems.

Nearly half of Americans share their bed with a pet, survey says

A Portland sleep specialist says if you prefer to sleep with your pet or not, getting seven or more hours of sleep can improve your overall health.

Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says

Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.

Bear smashes car window, helps itself to leftover McDonald’s

Locals in the tiny town of Jackson, New Hampshire, are used to a few bears showing up this time of year, but there’s one particular bear that’s really making itself at home.

Dog that defended California owner from mountain lion dies

A dog credited with defending her owner from a mountain lion attack last month in Northern California unexpectedly died Wednesday.

Multiple cats shot with pellet guns in Hillsborough County mobile home community

Multiple cats have been shot in a Hillsborough County community, and now, animal control is investigating. Officials said someone fired pellets at the cats, and at least three have died from their injuries.

Tougher regulations imposed on Pinellas County pet shops

Pinellas County commissioners decided Tuesday they would only impose tougher regulation on the county’s six pet shops when it comes to selling dogs, instead of a ban.

Iditarod dog found safe 3 months after disappearing from race checkpoint

Leon, a sled dog, went missing while racing The Iditarod in Alaska in March. He was expected to see a veterinarian and eventually fly back to France.