Bird collisions plummet significantly at McCormick Place after bird-safe film installation
Since bird-safe film was added to the massive windows at McCormick Place’s Lakeside Center in summer 2024, bird collisions have dropped by over 95%.
Here are signs that poor air quality may affect your pet
Bad air quality can have a negative impact on people, but pets can be more susceptible to it, and these are the things to be aware of to protect your animal.
Thermal drone helps reunite injured dog with grateful owners in suburban Chicago
A northwest suburban family is celebrating a "dog-gone miracle" after their beloved pet, missing for seven days, was found using a heat-sensing drone.
Chicago police return stolen service dog to owners
A service dog that was stolen from outside a Washington Heights home last summer has been safely reunited with her family.
Perry the donkey, model for 'Donkey' character in Shrek movies has died
Perry, the donkey that served as the model for “Donkey," a character in the “Shrek” movies, has died. He was 30.
How to keep your pets safe during New Year's Eve celebrations
Protect your pets from the stress and dangers of New Year’s Eve with expert-backed tips to create a safe and enjoyable celebration.
Bird flu in cats: How to protect your pet after food recall
After a cat's death linked to contaminated pet food and rising cases in livestock, here's how to protect pets from bird flu.
Grieving orca who carried dead calf in 2018 now seen with newborn
An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.
It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
Arizona dog found with heartbreaking note from family looks for forever home
A four-year-old lab mix was found with a heartbreaking note from his family, who said they "had no choice" but to leave him at an Arizona Humane shelter in Phoenix.
Rescued puppy Athena finds forever home just in time for Christmas
We’re happy to report that Athena is now in her new home, adjusting well and ready to celebrate her first Christmas.
See it: 20-year-old blind cat saved from icy lake in rescue 'nothing short of a miracle'
Before officers arrived, two Good Samaritans stepped in to save the day.
‘Wonder of Water’ exhibit offers immersive marine experience at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium’s rotunda is back open and reimagined as the “Wonder of Water” exhibit.
Abused pup looks for forever home after siblings find families
If any pup deserves a home for the holidays, it's Athena.
PAWS Chicago seeks homes for 200 pets during annual holiday adoption event
Beginning Friday, Chicago's largest no-kill animal shelter will kick off its annual Holiday Adopt-A-Thon.
Cats vs. dogs: How pet ownership shaped the 2024 presidential election
A survey of over 120,000 voters found that pet ownership played a unique role in the 2024 presidential election.
Video: Playful fox jumps around on slippery, snow-covered car
A man’s car became a fox’s winter playground amid a snowstorm earlier this month.
Woman serves Thanksgiving feast to neighborhood animals
A woman in Ohio served a Thanksgiving feast to the neighborhood animals.
Police seek suspect after dog is thrown from car window, euthanized after broken spine
Police in Commerce City, Colorado, are searching for the individual who threw a dog from a car window on November 23, causing a broken spine.
How volunteers, fosters help PAWS Chicago save thousands
One local animal rescue has more than 1,000 volunteers helping at any given time and hundreds more foster parents.