Most pampered pets in the US: See the top 10 states

A recent analysis compiled data that ranked the states with the most pampered pets in the U.S. See the top 10 states and where they ranked.

Mayfair dog missing for 11 years reunited with owner thanks to microchip

A pitbull named Forty Cal was reunited with his owner, Jourdyn Koviak, 11 years after going missing from Mayfair, thanks to an updated microchip and ACCT Philly.

America’s 10 most popular dog breeds revealed: See the list

The American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings highlight the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., with the top spot remaining unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.

Norristown dog rescue’s kennel destroyed by storm, halting emergency animal care

A dog rescue in Norristown, run by the nonprofit Philly Bully Team, is seeking help after their emergency kennel was destroyed by a fallen tree during a storm.

Friends horrified after finding and removing snake from Airbnb bed

A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.

Peacock spotted roaming Cherry Hill and Voorhees neighborhoods

A peacock roaming freely in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, has captured the attention of local residents and sparked widespread interest.

Dog rescued after being stuck on steel beam beneath SEPTA tracks

A runaway dog is safe after it became trapped on a steel beam underneath high-rise SEPTA tracks in Philadelphia on Sunday.

'We are exhausted’: Tampa rescue races to save accidental litter, begs community to foster

A Tampa rescue founder is pleading for fosters and volunteers after what she calls an "overwhelming" surge of owner surrenders, stray dogs and urgent cases. The influx includes 10 puppies from an accidental litter found living in a backyard kennel in Dover.

Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs

Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.

Left behind at Las Vegas airport, dog ‘JetBlue’ now has a forever home

A dog that was tied to a baggage sizer and abandoned at a Las Vegas airport earlier this month has found a new home with the police officer who helped rescue him.

Photos: Wolfdog joins race, crosses finish line at Olympic ski event

A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazghul was on a walk with its owner when it escaped onto an Olympic race course and joined the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint.

Dog found tied, abandoned at Las Vegas airport; owner arrested at gate

A woman was arrested at Harry Reid International Airport on Feb. 2 after allegedly tying her dog to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter and leaving it.

Multi-agency federal effort cracking down on abusive dog breeders and dogfighting rings

A coordinated effort among multiple federal agencies is targeting repeat dog welfare violators to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and hold them accountable.

How people treat their pets is a good indicator of how they treat others, study finds

When it comes to relationships, a new study by Rover finds that pets are the ultimate green flag and how someone treats their pet is how they will treat others.