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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Palmdale family claims 3 dogs killed by swarm of bees

Sansa, Pancake and Khalessi the dogs all died after they were attacked by a swarm of bees. A fourth dog, Drogo, was left in critical condition.