Family files lawsuit alleging pet sitter's negligence led to dog's drowning

A Los Angeles family has filed a lawsuit against their pet sitter and the company they used to hire her, alleging her negligence resulted in the death of their beloved family dog.

VIDEO: Rehabilitated Brown Pelicans released into the wild

These Brown Pelicans were among more than 350 starving or injured seabirds found off California waters since mid-April.

VIDEO: Giraffe tosses toddler at Texas wildlife park

A toddler trying to feed a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose was lifted in the air by the animal.

Beagle breeder in Virginia fined $35M after 4,000 dogs rescued

A beagle breeder in Virginia received the largest ever animal-welfare fine this week after thousands of neglected dogs were rescued from its medical breeding facility in 2022.

LA animal shelter employee mauled by dog

Workers say the attack spotlights the growing crisis of overcrowding at local shelters because of illegal breeding, COVID returns, housing restrictions and situations like this.

French bulldog stolen at gunpoint from owner in Montebello

Mario Felix says a 6-foot man approached him during a walk and demanded his wallet, watch and dog at gunpoint.

BARK Air completes its first cross-country dog flight with tickets costing $6,000 for pet and owner

BARK, the company that makes BarkBoxes, completed its first-ever BARK Air "white paw experience" flight from Westchester County Airport outside of New York City to Los Angeles’ Van Nuys airport.

Walmart adds pet telehealth perk to membership program

Walmart is partnering with Pawp, a provider of 24/7 virtual veterinary care, to offer exclusive services for Walmart+ members.

Dog that cried 'endlessly' at shelter gets good news

An Indiana shelter shared a touching video of Major making the rounds to get goodbye pats and cuddles from staff before walking out the door with his new family.

2 dogs killed in Canoga Park house fire

A third dog was found in the home alive, and was treated by firefighters.

Vermont State's Max the Cat gets honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree

Max lives in a house with his human family near campus, where he likes to hang out with students who pick him up for selfies. He even goes on tours with prospective students.