Amazing rescue: Dog ran away in August wildfire, rescued in feet of snow
Russ escaped while his owner was being evacuated from Tahoe during a deadly wildfire and was found just weeks ago in the mountain snow.
Betty White Challenge: Purina, Petfinder donate $15k to support animals
In the spirit of the #BettyWhiteChallenge, Purina and Petfinder announced they would make a donation to the late actress — to pay tribute to White while also helping animals in need.
Hernando deputies search for person who cinched zip-tie around dog's neck
Disturbing photos show the moments before and after Hernando County Animal Services removed a large white zip tie found tightly fastened around a dog's neck. Animal services found him after multiple Brooksville residents called to report what they saw.
Bearded dragons: Salmonella outbreak in 25 states linked to pet lizards, CDC says
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Video: Flock of birds swarm Texas mall parking lot
Kenna Mitchell captured unnerving video of swarms of birds on top of cars and flying around a Texas parking lot.
Britain's largest ‘sea dragon’ unearthed at water reserve
A team at the Rutland Water Nature Reserve discovered the fossilized skeleton of a giant ichthyosaur, or “sea dragon.”
Betty White Challenge: How to donate to animal shelters, organizations in her honor on Jan. 17
The Betty White Challenge is enlisting fans to honor the late actress on Jan. 17 — what would have been her 100th birthday — by donating to an animal shelter or rescue mission in her name.
Police find live deer in trunk during traffic stop in Pennsylvania
The driver, who was suspected of driving drunk, told police they had hit the deer and put the animal in the hatchback area, not realizing it was still alive.
20 Yellowstone wolves killed by hunters after roaming from park
Hunters shot and killed a record number of Yellowstone National Park's renowned gray wolves that had roamed from the park in recent months.
I-95 Virginia shutdown: Stranded drivers walk dogs, run out of food and water
“There are no people stranded still on I-95." the Virginia Department of Transportation tweeted Tuesday evening.
Bull charges California Highway Patrol officer, barely missing him
Dashcam video captured the moment a CHP officer escaped a charging bull in rural Northern California.
Remembering Betty White, the animal activist
In addition to her timeless humor, Betty White is also being remembered by many as an animal activist.
Betty White: Fans seek to honor late animal lover with donations to shelters, rescues
The #BettyWhiteChallenge seeks to honor the late Hollywood icon and animal lover with donations to a local rescue or animal shelter.
Tourists heartbroken after kitten stolen in San Francisco during smash-and-grab
A Southern California couple traveling to San Francisco ahead of Christmas with their kitten did not get the holiday vacation they hoped for: Their beloved Minnelusa was stolen from their car as they shopped in The City.
Florida deputies: Tiger shot, killed following attack after man entered 'unauthorized area' near enclosure
A man who was part of a cleaning crew at the Naples Zoo entered an unauthorized area near a tiger's enclosure and was attacked, officials say. When deputies arrived, they were forced to shoot the animal, which later passed away.
Virus postpones Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show
The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest major event to be postponed or canceled.
Rescue dog tests out new wheelchair ramp in heartwarming video
The paralyzed rescue dog barks with excitement over his present before courageously testing out his new ramp.
Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack
The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.
Bidens welcome new puppy, Commander, to the White House
His name appears to be a play on Biden’s status as commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces.
New snake species discovered thanks to Instagram post
Oligodon churahensis is the newest snake species after a university student unknowingly posted a picture of it on Instagram in June 2020.



















