A horse loose on a flight to Belgium forces a cargo jet back to New York
A cargo plane headed from New York to Belgium had to return after a horse escaped its stall and got loose in the hold. The Air Atlanta Icelandic flight departed from John F. Kennedy.
Experts recommend isolating dogs amid respiratory 'mystery illness'
Cases of an unknown, fatal respiratory illness in dogs have spread nationwide.
TSA's K-9 adoption program: How you can take home a dog not cut out for agency
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is allowing certain dogs, deemed unfit for government work or retired, to be adopted through the Canine Adoption Agency in San Antonio, Texas.
These are the most popular pet names of 2023, according to Rover
Rover released its most popular pet names of 2023, drawing from millions of pet names submitted by pet parents on the pet care app.
‘Puking’ pūteketeke named New Zealand's bird of the century thanks to John Oliver
Comedian John Oliver has succeeded in his campaign to have what he describes as a weird, puking bird with a colorful mullet win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century contest.
Watch: Florida paddleboarder captures magical moment as manatee creates rainbow greeting
A paddleboarder in Florida had a whimsical encounter with a manatee during a day out in Ocala.
You can adopt a dog for free thanks to Pedigree's first 'Shelter Sunday' program
If you’re looking for a furry friend to add to your home, here’s how you can do it.
Animal rescue seeks info on puppy abandoned by Southwest counter at Indianapolis International Airport
An Indiana-based animal shelter is asking the public for help to find the owner of a puppy abandoned at the Indianapolis International Airport.
Giant pandas land safely in China marking end of an era in DC
Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji landed safely in China on Thursday, marking the end of an era that began over 50 years ago and saw millions fall in love with the adorable and captivating giant pandas at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Balloon kills whale in North Carolina
The whale calf was stranded and spotted by people at a North Carolina beach.
Cats actually have hundreds of facial expressions, study finds
We all know cats’ purrs and meows, but how do they interact with each other? By way of nearly 300 different facial expressions, a new study found.
DC's giant pandas depart National Zoo for China
D.C.'s giant pandas have departed the Smithsonian's National Zoo and now on their journey to China. The zoo announced the departure early Wednesday morning.
Bear in Florida steals $45 Taco Bell delivery off someone's porch moments after it was dropped off
An Orlando-area family had their food delivery stolen off their front porch by a black bear, and the whole incident was caught on camera.
Acton residents concerned by 'criminal' living conditions of neighbor's horses
One neighbor said they'd made several calls to animal control before the department responded, and when they did, a horse had to be put down. Officials said they didn't find anything to justify taking the animals.
Watch: Cat named Loki photobombs marriage proposal
Pretty fitting behavior for a cat named after the god of mischief.
'Race for the Rescues' returned to the Rose Bowl Saturday
The non-profit organization works to raise money to support stray animals and shelter animals in Southern California.
2 baby alligators seized from squatters' San Bernardino home
Authorities were responding to a squatter case on Santa Fe St. when they found the two alligators.
These police dogs get child predators off the streets in Riverside County
Riverside's Child Exploitation Team latest hires are Solo and Chewie. They work together to uncover child pornography evidence.
Black bear spotted at Disney World's Magic Kingdom captured, FWC says
An adult black bear that found its way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, forcing more than a dozen attractions, rides, and lands to temporarily close, has been captured, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Irish police investigate high-value bull sperm heist on farm
Two tanks containing a substantial quantity of cattle semen were stolen from the Ballyness Road area over the course of a few days.