‘A best friend just like him’: One-eared shelter dog tears ear off his favorite stuffed toy
"Bruno knows there’s nothing wrong with him, and now he has a best friend just like him to prove it."
Budweiser announces birth of 4 new Clydesdales — here's how you can meet them
To celebrate the recent birth of four new foals, the Budweiser Clydesdale breeding and training ranch in Missouri is hosting a Super Bowl watch party.
'Unreal': Woodpeckers hoard more than 700 pounds of acorns in walls of North Bay home
Exterminators in the North Bay were recently met with a nutty surprise during a call to a home in the wine country community of Glen Ellen in Sonoma County: more than 700 pounds of acorns in the walls stacked up about 20 feet from floor to attic.
Beagle rescued from Virginia breeding facility heads to 2023 Puppy Bowl
A Virginia puppy rescued from the Envigo breeding facility is ready for her close-up on this year’s “Puppy Bowl.”
Dog of the Weekend: Frodo at Austin Animal Center
Sweet Frodo is on a quest to find the One Home to give him all the love and cuddles. Like his namesake, this three-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier has been on a long journey and was found wandering loose in September 2021. He is very loyal and a fantastic cuddler, and loves to learn, says Austin Animal Center. He is available for adoption at AAC's Levander Loop location.
Girl dies in shark attack after trying to swim with dolphins
Witnesses described the boy as a hero, with one suggesting he was the girl's boyfriend.
Memphis Zoo says giant panda Le Le has died
His cause of death has yet to be determined as a medical investigation is pending, the zoo said.
Watch: Venomous snake pops out of hole, surprising golfers
The venomous red-bellied black snake "stayed and watched a couple of groups come through" before seeing himself out.
Write your ex’s name in litter box for Valentine’s Day
An Ohio animal shelter is offering a unique way for people to get over their breakup pain for Valentine’s Day.
34 baby squirrels now in care of Austin Wildlife Rescue after Central Texas winter storm
The damage from the ice and freezing temperatures affected not only the power lines and roads, but also the animals that call Central Texas home.
Rarely seen critter rescued from Utah chimney
A Utah conservation team worked with the homeowner to set traps in the home to catch a ringtail, an animal in the raccoon family, which was captured and safely released outdoors.
Dolphin skull found in baggage at Detroit airport
The skull of a dolphin was found last week during an inspection of a bag that came into Detroit Metropolitan Airport, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Bobi, 30-year-old dog in Portugal, breaks record for world's oldest dog ever
A 30-year-old purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo has been declared the world’s oldest dog at 30 years and 266 days, Guinness World Records said.
WCRAS sets new record for lost animals returned home in a single month
The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter says it's celebrating the new record with a free adoption special on Saturday, Feb. 4.
Puppy thrown from stolen car during police chase found safe on side of freeway in St. Paul
Thao suffered a broken leg and other injuries, but he is expected to live. Authorities are still looking for the two men involved in the chase.
Blood-flavored popsicles help zoo animals beat Rio's heat
The flavors of ice given to the zoo's carnivores aren't found at your average summer hotspot: Chicken, minced meat and bovine blood. But 14-year-old lion Simba and the 3-year-old black jaguar Poty lap it up.
Men smuggled $5M worth of reptiles over 7 years, prosecutors say
Over a seven-year period, the smugglers reportedly shipped over 8,700 animals to Asia and sold them for a collective $5.13 million.
Forget the groundhog prediction: 7 animals who will give Punxsutawney Phil a run for his money
Punxsutawney Phil’s long-term accuracy is only around 39%, meaning some other prognosticators have more accurate predictions. From ducks and chickens to squirrels and hedgehogs, many states have their own animal prognosticator.
30-year-old man fatally attacked by dogs while protecting his own animal, police say
The Houston Police Department is investigating after a man was possibly killed by dogs in northwest Houston.
Former Mexico zoo director killed, cooked 4 goats for Christmas party
Investigators said the former director of a zoo in southern Mexico killed and cooked four of the zoo's pygmy goats and served them up at a Christmas-season party.