Juvenile humpback whale found dead and bloated near Bethany Beach
A 30-foot juvenile humpback whale was found dead near Bethany Beach prompting plans for MERR to conduct a necropsy to find the cause of death once the whale is moved.
Giraffe dies at Toronto zoo in 'sudden and tragic' accident
The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.
From bassets to bolonki: American Kennel Club adds 3 new breeds
The AKC recognizes 205 breeds, including these three newcomers.
Dog found in West Philly trash gets second chance
A dog left for dead in a pile of trash in West Philadelphia is now on the road to recovery thanks to the efforts of a local animal rescue and hospital.
TSA’s 2026 Canine Calendar spotlights the canine heroes keeping US airports safe - See the featured dogs
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.
Rex the Wallaby found safe after escaping animal farm in New Jersey
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
9 yorkies rescued after owner dies: ACCT Philly
ACCT Philly is reminding people to have a written plan in place for their animals after an owner and breeder died leaving behind nine purebred yorkies.
Dog biscuits recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
Dog biscuits sold in several states have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
Puppy attacked by unleashed dog in Center City faces long recovery
An 11-month-old dog is recovering after her owner says she was violently attacked by an unleashed dog in Center City the day after Christmas.
Survey: Nearly 3% of Americans believe they could beat a grizzly bear unarmed
A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.
See it: Officer glides onto frozen New Jersey lake to rescue a trapped dog
First responders leaped into action on Wednesday after a dog wandered onto a frozen lake in New Jersey.
Most popular cat and dog names of 2025
When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names. The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.
New Jersey man adopts dog left by previous homeowners
Buying a home can come with unexpected surprises, as Aaron Gormley discovered when he found a new furry friend along with his new house.
Dog reunited with owners thanks to drone-flying pet detective
A champion show dog named Ryder had been missing for a week... until a drone-flying pet detective from Chester County took on the case.
Pet detective uses drone to track down missing show dog
A champion show dog named Ryder had been missing for a week... until a drone-flying pet detective from Chester County took on the case.
Abandoned puppy found in box outside Pennsylvania SPCA
A puppy named Tangi was left in a cardboard box outside the Pennsylvania SPCA with a heartbreaking note from the owner. Here's what we know.
Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.