LA Animal Services will not be euthanizing animals, despite rumors on social media
LA Animal Services is setting the record straight: They will not be euthanizing animals as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
LA Animal Services is setting the record straight: They will not be euthanizing animals as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Animals shelters close across L.A. County
Los Angeles' six city-run animal shelters are closed to the public for the rest of the month due to the coronavirus, along with all L.A. County shelters.
Los Angeles' six city-run animal shelters are closed to the public for the rest of the month due to the coronavirus, along with all L.A. County shelters.
Penguins take 'field trip' around empty Chicago aquarium closed over COVID-19 concerns
Penguins at Shedd Aquarium went on a “field trip” around the aquarium after it closed its doors for two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penguins at Shedd Aquarium went on a “field trip” around the aquarium after it closed its doors for two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pet Project: Sammy from League of Extraordinary Mutts
Sammy is a 5-year-old snuggle bug looking for his forever home! He does great with other dogs his size. Sammy is also fully trained and would make a great lap dog for a loving family. For more information, visit leomrescue.org or call 310-721-9100.
Sammy is a 5-year-old snuggle bug looking for his forever home! He does great with other dogs his size. Sammy is also fully trained and would make a great lap dog for a loving family. For more information, visit leomrescue.org or call 310-721-9100.
Pet Project: Lotus from Best Friends Animal Society
Looking for a cute, cuddly pal to hang with? Lotus is your gal! She's sweet, well mannered and super snuggly. For more information, visit bestfriendsla.org or call 818-643-3989.
Looking for a cute, cuddly pal to hang with? Lotus is your gal! She's sweet, well mannered and super snuggly. For more information, visit bestfriendsla.org or call 818-643-3989.
Pet Project: Ranger from spcaLA
Ranger is a 9-year-old chihuahua mix looking for his forever home! He is a lap dog and would make the perfect cuddle buddy for movie nights. For more information, visit spcaLA.com or call 323-730-5300.
Ranger is a 9-year-old chihuahua mix looking for his forever home! He is a lap dog and would make the perfect cuddle buddy for movie nights. For more information, visit spcaLA.com or call 323-730-5300.
Days-old puppy rescued from drainpipe at home in Brisbane, Queensland
A two-day-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup got into a tight squeeze when it fell down a bathroom drain at a property in Brisbane, Queensland, during the late hours of Saturday, March 7.
A two-day-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup got into a tight squeeze when it fell down a bathroom drain at a property in Brisbane, Queensland, during the late hours of Saturday, March 7.
Pet Project: Harper from Paw Works
Harper is a 2-year-old Weimaraner mix looking for her forever home! She was at risk for euthanasia before she was rescued by Paw Works. She is very sweet and would make a great addition to any home. For more information, visit www.pawworks.org or call 805-852-1744.
Harper is a 2-year-old Weimaraner mix looking for her forever home! She was at risk for euthanasia before she was rescued by Paw Works. She is very sweet and would make a great addition to any home. For more information, visit www.pawworks.org or call 805-852-1744.
Pet Project: Casablanca from NKLA Pet Adoption Center
Casablanca is a super sweet spunky pup looking for her forever home! She loves long strolls, car rides and cuddling. She's a lot of fun and ready to be your best friend. For more information, visit NKLA.org or call 424-208-8840.
Casablanca is a super sweet spunky pup looking for her forever home! She loves long strolls, car rides and cuddling. She's a lot of fun and ready to be your best friend. For more information, visit NKLA.org or call 424-208-8840.
Dog leaps off 2,000-foot cliff with owner, parachutes to earth
This is the thrilling moment a man parachutes off a cliff with his dog — from a height of more than 2,000 feet.
This is the thrilling moment a man parachutes off a cliff with his dog — from a height of more than 2,000 feet.
Pet Project: Blu from Mutt Match
Blu is a dog estimated to between ages 7 and 8. He was dumped at the shelter by his "owner," with less than 24 hours to live. He has gone through surgery to remove several masses, all benign and has spent two weeks with a trainer at Mutt Match. He knows basic commands and is house trained. He would do best as the only dog or with other submissive dogs. Also, it is preferred he is adopted by someone active to keep him in shape. Contact Terah at 323-839-2980 or visit muttmatchla.org.
Blu is a dog estimated to between ages 7 and 8. He was dumped at the shelter by his "owner," with less than 24 hours to live. He has gone through surgery to remove several masses, all benign and has spent two weeks with a trainer at Mutt Match. He knows basic commands and is house trained. He would do best as the only dog or with other submissive dogs. Also, it is preferred he is adopted by someone active to keep him in shape. Contact Terah at 323-839-2980 or visit muttmatchla.org.
Copy Cat, world's first cloned cat, dies at 18 in College Station
Before Copy Cat, no pet had ever been successfully cloned with 100 percent genetic identity.
Before Copy Cat, no pet had ever been successfully cloned with 100 percent genetic identity.
Pet Project: Carlos and Miguel from Doggie Tahiti
Carlos and Miguel are one of several Lab Mix puppies at Doggie Tahiti. They are 7-weeks-old. For more information, call Lisa at 323-205-0658 or visit doggietahiti.net.
Carlos and Miguel are one of several Lab Mix puppies at Doggie Tahiti. They are 7-weeks-old. For more information, call Lisa at 323-205-0658 or visit doggietahiti.net.
13-year-old boy makes bow ties for shelter animals to help them get adopted
Since starting his mission, Sir Darius estimates he has made 400 to 500 bow ties, helping more than 100 animals find their forever home.
Since starting his mission, Sir Darius estimates he has made 400 to 500 bow ties, helping more than 100 animals find their forever home.
Pet Project: Stefano from Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats
Stafano is a sweet senior cat who is looking for his forever home! He is FIV+ so he'll need to find a forever home as the only cat or a home with other FIV+ kitties. His adoption fee has already been covered by a generous donor. For more information, visit www.kittybungalow.org.
Stafano is a sweet senior cat who is looking for his forever home! He is FIV+ so he'll need to find a forever home as the only cat or a home with other FIV+ kitties. His adoption fee has already been covered by a generous donor. For more information, visit www.kittybungalow.org.
Blind pug and his seeing-eye chihuahua in need of forever home
The Colorado Pug Rescue is hoping some kind folks will help with donations and perhaps provide these best friends with a forever home.
The Colorado Pug Rescue is hoping some kind folks will help with donations and perhaps provide these best friends with a forever home.
Vets extract beach towel after python swallows it whole
A pet python had to undergo an unusual procedure after it somehow swallowed a beach towel whole.
A pet python had to undergo an unusual procedure after it somehow swallowed a beach towel whole.
Pet Project: Lola from Best Friends Animal Society
Lola is a sensational senior with a spectacular smile! She loves people, car rides, napping and the sun. She is great on walks and is ready to retire into a loving forever home. For more information on this playful pup, visit bestfriendsla.org or call 818-643-3989.
Lola is a sensational senior with a spectacular smile! She loves people, car rides, napping and the sun. She is great on walks and is ready to retire into a loving forever home. For more information on this playful pup, visit bestfriendsla.org or call 818-643-3989.
Pet Project: Gordo from League of Extraordinary Mutts
Gordo is a 4-year-old American Staffordshire pup looking for his forever home! He is fully trained, loves all people, is very athletic and energetic. He is also a major love bug and loves to snuggle! For more information, visit loemrescue.org or call 424-248-5977.
Gordo is a 4-year-old American Staffordshire pup looking for his forever home! He is fully trained, loves all people, is very athletic and energetic. He is also a major love bug and loves to snuggle! For more information, visit loemrescue.org or call 424-248-5977.
Pet Project: Pascal from spcaLA
Pascal is a 10-year-old Chihuahua pup looking for his forever home! He is incredibly sweet and loves people and other pets. He also loves to explore and is great on walks. He's also already potty trained! For more information, visit spcaLA.com or call 323-730-5300.
Pascal is a 10-year-old Chihuahua pup looking for his forever home! He is incredibly sweet and loves people and other pets. He also loves to explore and is great on walks. He's also already potty trained! For more information, visit spcaLA.com or call 323-730-5300.