Petco shifts to adoption-only for rabbits amid pressure from advocacy group
The decision aligns with the company's "Think Adoption First" philosophy, which encourages customers to adopt rather than buy pets.
Dog thrown over fence at Atlantic County shelter adopted, living her best life
In July, surveillance video showed a man throwing the dog over a fence at the Humane Society of Atlantic County. But, now she has a loving family of her own.
DRAMATIC VIDEO: 8 escaped rodeo bulls run through crowd, into town
Eight bulls escaped a rodeo in North Attleboro, Massachusetts Sunday, and one is still missing.
Rhino undergoes world's 1st surgery for fractured leg at England’s Knowsley Safari
A young rhino named Amara at England’s Knowsley Safari recently underwent the world's first surgery for a fractured leg.
Fans flocking to meet Moo Deng, the viral pigmy hippo
Moo Deng has gained instant fame as visitors are traveling from around the world to get a closer look at the beloved baby hippo.
Teen provides senior, ailing dogs with special outings in local charity
A local teen is turning his passion for pups into something extra special – a charity for dogs. He even used his own money from dog walking and pet sitting to get it off the ground.
Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says
A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Disney World moving manatee, three dolphins from EPCOT's 'Nemo & Friends' attraction
A manatee and three dolphins will be leaving "The Seas with Nemo & Friends" at Walt Disney World's EPCOT theme park -- and moving to new facilities in Florida.
Australia aquarium hosts adorable gender-reveal party for penguin chick
Sea Life Melbourne in Australia hosted a playful gender-reveal party for Pesto, a popular king penguin chick.
80 animals shot to death in California, 1 man arrested: sheriff
Deputies found about 80 miniature horses, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and other types of birds had been killed.
7-foot shark was eaten by even bigger shark, researchers suspect
A pregnant 7-foot porbeagle shark appeared to have been eaten by an even larger shark in what researchers believe is the first such evidence of the ocean hunter becoming the hunted.
Lost and found: Texas family's beloved cat returns home after 2,000-mile adventure
The skinny stray cat's experiences and the encounters he made along the way are mysteries that will forever fascinate. Yet one thing is certain: The pet's owners are sleeping better tonight, reunited with their first family cat after a two-year search.
Drone captures rare footage of tuna, dolphins, and humpback whales feasting off New York's Fire Island
A remarkable drone video shows tuna, dolphins, and humpback whales interacting off New York's Fire Island.
Town closes summer swim season with big pool party - for dogs
Check out these dogs celebrating the end of summer with a big pool party.
Arizona dog who has been at AAWL for more than 300 days needs a foster home
A two-year-old pup who has been at the Arizona Animal Welfare League for more than 300 days is in need of his forever home, or at the very least, a foster home.
Ohio trooper rescues injured kitten from busy highway, now awaiting adoption
A heartwarming video shows an Ohio state trooper rescuing an injured kitten from a busy highway in Canton. The Ohio State Highway Patrol released footage of the trooper stopping his vehicle on Interstate 77 to safely remove the black and white kitten.
Largest shark at Adventure Aquarium in Camden dies: 'They lost a close friend'
“We are deeply saddened to share that Anchor, the Great Hammerhead Shark, has passed away,” the aquarium announced this week.
Pets in the White House: From Rebecca the Raccoon to Billy Possum
There have only been three presidents who didn’t have pets at the White House: James K. Polk, Andrew Johnson and Donald Trump. Here’s a look at White House pets of the past.
Watch as orphaned baby walrus in Alaska receives lifesaving care
An orphaned female walrus calf, discovered abandoned and in critical condition in Utqiagvik, Alaska, has been receiving rehabilitative care at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward.
Shark washes ashore at NYC beach, rescued by beachgoers
Video captured by a beachgoer shows the thresher shark stranded in the sand at Rockaway Beach, fighting to get back in.