Woman killed by alligator in South Carolina was doing homeowner's nails

The woman attacked and killed by an alligator in a gated community along the South Carolina coast was visiting the homeowner to do her nails and was trying to touch the animal when it grabbed her, authorities said.

UPenn researchers hopeful dogs can sniff out coronavirus

PennVet says scent detection dogs will attempt to tell the difference between lab samples from COVID-19 positive patients and COVID-19 negative patients.

Che-Che the dog, who lost both owners to COVID-19, cheered by shelter staff after finding new home

A 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che, who lost everything after both her owners passed away due to complications from COVID-19, was cheered on by the New Jersey animal shelter that housed her after she finally found her new forever home.

Ducklings and German Shepherd make for unlikely 'pool party' pals

A one-year-old German shepherd interacted with ducklings for his first time during a springtime “pool party” in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Baby can't stop laughing at playful Labradoodle

Dog really is baby’s best friend – as shown by a little seven-month-old boy in Louisiana who could not contain his laughter as he played with his two-year-old Labradoodle during lockdown.

Tennessee family reunited with dog 54 days after deadly tornadoes

A Tennessee family was reunited with their dog nearly two months after she went missing when tornadoes ripped through their home in early March.

Dog gives birth to litter of 21 puppies

A record litter of 21 puppies was born at an Australian hospital during the COVID-19 crisis. 

Chicago's horse-drawn carriages to end next year

The Chicago City Council voted Friday to end horse-drawn carriage rides in the city after Dec. 31.

Glowing dolphins spotted in Newport Beach

The Pacific Ocean is providing a spectacular living light show off Newport Beach these days.

More animals test positive at Bronx Zoo

Officials at the Bronx Zoo have announced that a total of eight lions and tigers have tested positive for COVID-19.