Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
VIDEO: Killer whales spotted off coast of Southern California
Experts say Eastern Tropical Pacific Killer Whales are normally found in the waters off of Mexico and are not seen this far north, let alone seen this many times in a matter of weeks.
Experts say Eastern Tropical Pacific Killer Whales are normally found in the waters off of Mexico and are not seen this far north, let alone seen this many times in a matter of weeks.
Pennsylvania animal shelter empties every kennel just in time for Christmas: 'A true miracle'
An animal shelter in Pennsylvania is completely empty for the first time in 47 years.
An animal shelter in Pennsylvania is completely empty for the first time in 47 years.
Watch: Baby sloth gets cuddles from Santa Claus
Aluna is 10 months old and this will be her very first Christmas.
Aluna is 10 months old and this will be her very first Christmas.
Tracking Santa: How penguins also brave arctic temperatures
It's not just Santa and his elves who can brave the frigid temperatures this holiday, but also penguins and SeaWorld in Orlando wants to give you an up-close look.
It's not just Santa and his elves who can brave the frigid temperatures this holiday, but also penguins and SeaWorld in Orlando wants to give you an up-close look.
It's not just Santa and his elves in the North Pole, but also beluga whales
Beluga whales are known for their white color and range of vocal sounds, earning them the title of "canary of the sea,"
Beluga whales are known for their white color and range of vocal sounds, earning them the title of "canary of the sea,"
4 large snakes rescued from Santa Clarita strip mall fire
One of the snakes was a five-foot boa constrictor. An animal control crew was able to take them to safety.
One of the snakes was a five-foot boa constrictor. An animal control crew was able to take them to safety.
Golden retriever helps raise African painted dog pups after their own mother wouldn't care for them
“Kassy immediately accepted the painted dog puppies and began to nurse and care for them like they were her own," the Potawatomi Zoo in Indiana said.
“Kassy immediately accepted the painted dog puppies and began to nurse and care for them like they were her own," the Potawatomi Zoo in Indiana said.
'You are the father!': Maury Povich declares paternity results for Denver Zoo orangutan
The former daytime talk show host pulled the purported DNA results for the 4-month-old female orangutan named Siska out of an envelope.
The former daytime talk show host pulled the purported DNA results for the 4-month-old female orangutan named Siska out of an envelope.
Overcrowded animal shelters seeing surge in pets from struggling families
The number of animals entering shelters began to climb in 2021, after a pandemic-related dip. Adoptions haven’t kept pace with the influx of pets.
The number of animals entering shelters began to climb in 2021, after a pandemic-related dip. Adoptions haven’t kept pace with the influx of pets.
Study: Chimpanzees recognize photos of friends they haven't seen for decades
Researchers tested 26 apes from three locations: Scotland, Japan and Belgium.
Researchers tested 26 apes from three locations: Scotland, Japan and Belgium.
Pet retailer Chewy to offer veterinary services
Services will include routine appointments, urgent care and surgery.
Services will include routine appointments, urgent care and surgery.
Ventura man sentenced in animal cruelty case involving death of puppy stolen from rescue shelter
Miles Matthew Berry pleaded guilty to felony commercial burglary and animal cruelty charges after he broke into a Camarillo-based animal rescue and stole a German Shepard puppy named Pretty Girl.
Miles Matthew Berry pleaded guilty to felony commercial burglary and animal cruelty charges after he broke into a Camarillo-based animal rescue and stole a German Shepard puppy named Pretty Girl.
Shohei Ohtani's dog name revealed
The secret is out! Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reveals the name of his dog – Dekopin, or Decoy for those who can't pronounce it.
The secret is out! Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reveals the name of his dog – Dekopin, or Decoy for those who can't pronounce it.
Loose bull at Newark Penn Station contained after roaming tracks, disrupting NJ Transit
A bull was seen on several videos across social media Thursday morning roaming the tracks at Newark Penn Station, disrupting New Jersey Transit service and snarling rail traffic.
A bull was seen on several videos across social media Thursday morning roaming the tracks at Newark Penn Station, disrupting New Jersey Transit service and snarling rail traffic.
These are the top 10 toxins for your pets, according to experts
'Tis the season for friends, food and more chances for your pets to ingest something harmful.
'Tis the season for friends, food and more chances for your pets to ingest something harmful.
Watch: Abandoned puppies get holiday-themed names
The puppies were diagnosed with parvovirus but have since undergone treatment and are recovering nicely.
The puppies were diagnosed with parvovirus but have since undergone treatment and are recovering nicely.
Watch: Firefighters battle 8-foot waves to save frightened dog in Lake Superior
In a daring rescue operation, firefighters in Minnesota saved a dog from the treacherous 8-foot waves of Lake Superior.
In a daring rescue operation, firefighters in Minnesota saved a dog from the treacherous 8-foot waves of Lake Superior.
Meet the LA Zoo's cutest new resident - a baby ocelot
The unnamed male ocelot was born on Sept. 12.
The unnamed male ocelot was born on Sept. 12.
Tears flow as North Carolina therapy dog celebrates end of cancer treatment by ringing bell
The faithful dog's significant contribution to the lives of those around him did not need an extravagant cape or a large gathering of friends to be recognized.
The faithful dog's significant contribution to the lives of those around him did not need an extravagant cape or a large gathering of friends to be recognized.