Fake OC animal charity founder charged after dozens of dogs rescued from hot cars

Priscilla Martin faces felony animal cruelty charges after police rescued 14 dogs from a hot car in Newport Beach and discovered a fake animal charity.

Bear dies after getting stranded on utility pole in New Mexico

A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.

CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners

CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.

99 pounds of lizard parts, raw meat, and plants from Thailand seized at Los Angeles port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at a Los Angeles port of entry intercepted 99 pounds of illicit meat, plants, and Bengal monitor lizard parts after detection dog K9 Maisy alerted them to a suitcase from Thailand.

Who is 'Jimothy'? Why a Seattle raccoon has gone viral

He's small, he's round, and he's gone viral. "Jimothy" the racoon has been spotted in Ballard, and he's amassed millions of views.

New data reveals the most popular dog breeds in each state

New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state. 

US aquariums to rescue 28 beluga whales from Canada's Marineland

The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024. 

Irvine dog trainer sentenced to 12 years for killing 11 dogs in his care

Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.

DOJ: Missouri man pleads guilty to running dog fighting operation, US Marshals rescue 16 dogs from his home

A Kansas City, Missouri man is facing a federal prison sentence and fine after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says he plead guilty to running a dog fighting operation and illegally possessing a firearm after a felony conviction.

Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear

A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.

Keeping pets calm during fireworks
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Fireworks can be very scary for pets. Dr. Lauren Tseng, Director of Veterinary Outreach with JustFoodForDogs, shares tips on how to keep pets calm. 

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says

A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.