Cobras, vipers and anacondas: 46 venomous snakes seized from warehouse

Two men are facing charges after authorities seized two anacondas and 46 venomous snakes – including a cobra and pit vipers – from a warehouse in Connecticut. 

These gene-edited beagles could provide hope for dog-loving allergy sufferers

For the first time, scientists have successfully used gene-editing technology to eliminate a primary allergy-causing protein in two dogs, Bailey the beagle and her twin Alfie.

Rabid groundhog bites homeowner and cats in Atlantic County, health officials warn

A rabid groundhog attacked a homeowner and two outdoor cats in Atlantic County, prompting health officials to warn residents about the dangers of interacting with strangely behaving wildlife.

CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners

CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.

Philadelphia vet urges pet owners to limit outdoor time during poor air quality

Veterinarians are urging pet owners to take precautions for their pets during periods of unhealthy air quality, mainly by limiting outdoor time and not masking pets.

Who is 'Jimothy'? Why a Seattle raccoon has gone viral

He's small, he's round, and he's gone viral. "Jimothy" the racoon has been spotted in Ballard, and he's amassed millions of views.

New data reveals the most popular dog breeds in each state

New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state. 

US aquariums to rescue 28 beluga whales from Canada's Marineland

The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024. 

Irvine dog trainer sentenced to 12 years for killing 11 dogs in his care

Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.

38 cats removed from Philly home were 2 kids were rescued from deplorable conditions

Over three dozen cats and a dog were removed from a Northeast Philadelphia home where police rescued two children living in “unsafe and uninhabitable" conditions on Tuesday.

Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear

A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.

Whale sinks NJ fire department boat; bystanders come to the rescue

What was supposed to be a routine security detail turned into a harrowing maritime survival story for a group of New Jersey firefighters over the holiday weekend.