UPenn researchers hopeful dogs can sniff out coronavirus

PennVet says scent detection dogs will attempt to tell the difference between lab samples from COVID-19 positive patients and COVID-19 negative patients.

Che-Che the dog, who lost both owners to COVID-19, cheered by shelter staff after finding new home

A 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che, who lost everything after both her owners passed away due to complications from COVID-19, was cheered on by the New Jersey animal shelter that housed her after she finally found her new forever home.

California city official resigns after allegedly throwing cat during Zoom meeting

A planning commissioner in California has resigned after video surfaced of him appearing to throw his cat and allegedly drinking a beer during a Zoom meeting, according to a report on Saturday.

Veterinarian explains why 2 NY house cats may have become infected with COVID-19

“It's shocking, it’s surprising… it’s scary to think," Animal trainer Laura Nativo said on this Sunday’s FOX 11 News In-Depth show reacting to the news that two house cats from different parts of New York state tested positive for COVID-19.

More animals test positive at Bronx Zoo

Officials at the Bronx Zoo have announced that a total of eight lions and tigers have tested positive for COVID-19.

Adoption fees waived at 7 LA County animal care centers during COVID-19 pandemic, DACC announces

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) announced Thursday that it would be waiving adoption fees at all seven animal care centers in an effort to quickly place animals in homes during the COVID-19 crisis.

Che-Che the dog looking for new forever home after losing both owners to COVID-19

A New Jersey animal shelter is looking to find a new forever home for a 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che after both her owners passed away due to complications of COVID-19. 

Dog stolen from San Francisco home found months later in Palmdale

A dog stolen from his home in San Francisco last year is back with his owner on Tuesday after being brought to a Palmdale shelter as a stray.

LAAS starts Facebook page to list lost, found pets

The city's Department of Animal Services has launched a new Facebook page to help reunite lost pets with their owners, officials said Tuesday.  

LA closing North Central, West Valley animal shelters due to COVID-19 crisis

Los Angeles is closing its North Central and West Valley animal shelter to move animals out of kennels and into foster homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Empty animal kennels at animal shelter a welcome sight amid COVID-19 pandemic

Some PAW-sitive news to report. Staff at the Riverside County Animal Services adoption center gleefully showed off their empty facility -- a welcome sight amid the COVID-19 pandemic.