Boy, 5, bitten on the head by coyote in Chicago: fire officials
The boy victim was bitten multiple times.
The boy victim was bitten multiple times.
First responders rescue dog trapped in icy pond
First responders in Massachusetts braved icy waters to rescue a dog that fell through an icy pond.
First responders in Massachusetts braved icy waters to rescue a dog that fell through an icy pond.
South Carolina man finds his stolen dog dead along a highway
A man whose dog was stolen during a truck theft in South Carolina found his beloved pet’s body alongside a highway.
A man whose dog was stolen during a truck theft in South Carolina found his beloved pet’s body alongside a highway.
Deputies: Man arrested after flinging cat into the air by its tail
A man was arrested for animal cruelty after video showed him flinging a cat into the air by its tail, deputies said.
A man was arrested for animal cruelty after video showed him flinging a cat into the air by its tail, deputies said.
Australian family rescues multiple koalas from wildfires
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
Man charged with slashing dog, tying it to tree
Police have arrested a Maryland man accused of slashing a dog’s throat and tying the pet to a tree.
Police have arrested a Maryland man accused of slashing a dog’s throat and tying the pet to a tree.
After 2,461 days at shelter, 12-year-old dog finds forever family
After spending nearly seven years at an animal shelter, a pitbull-boxer mix has finally found her forever family.
After spending nearly seven years at an animal shelter, a pitbull-boxer mix has finally found her forever family.
Hero shelter dog who donated blood to dogs in need finds new home
A hero shelter dog who donated blood to help save two other dogs has found a forever home.
A hero shelter dog who donated blood to help save two other dogs has found a forever home.
Adorable dogs with special needs play in snow during holiday season
A group of adorable dogs with special needs played in the snow during the holiday season.
A group of adorable dogs with special needs played in the snow during the holiday season.
Nearly half a billion animals feared dead in Australia wildfires, ecologists say
Ecologists estimate that 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles have been killed since September in the country’s catastrophic wildfires.
Ecologists estimate that 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles have been killed since September in the country’s catastrophic wildfires.
'New year, new life': After 963 days at PSPCA, Lucy finds forever home
Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, has finally found her forever home after more than 900 days in the shelter.
Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, has finally found her forever home after more than 900 days in the shelter.
Dog at shelter for 900+ days asks Santa for forever home
Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, asked Santa for a forever home to call her own this Christmas.
Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, asked Santa for a forever home to call her own this Christmas.
Tampa doctor saves dog from being strangled by elevator
A Tampa doctor's quick thinking saved the life of a dog that was being strangled when an elevator closed on its leash.
A Tampa doctor's quick thinking saved the life of a dog that was being strangled when an elevator closed on its leash.
Christmas miracle: Man reunited with beloved dog missing for 5 months just in time for holiday
Four days before Christmas, an Ohio man got the best gift he could have asked for when his beloved silver lab, Lucy, was returned to him after five months of being lost.
Four days before Christmas, an Ohio man got the best gift he could have asked for when his beloved silver lab, Lucy, was returned to him after five months of being lost.
Indiana family dog stabbed on Christmas morning as suspected burglar tries to break into home
Reports say that the dog may have been trying to stop the suspected burglar.
Reports say that the dog may have been trying to stop the suspected burglar.
Santa Clarita barn rescues family of pigs who were about to become Christmas dinner
A Santa Clarita rescue group went to great lengths to save a mother and her eight babies…the family of nine is actually a pig and her eight little piglets.
A Santa Clarita rescue group went to great lengths to save a mother and her eight babies…the family of nine is actually a pig and her eight little piglets.
Cyclist gives thirsty koala a drink during severe heatwave in Australia
A cyclist gave water to a thirsty koala during her morning ride in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 27. A severe heatwave has gripped South Australia on Dec. 27.
A cyclist gave water to a thirsty koala during her morning ride in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 27. A severe heatwave has gripped South Australia on Dec. 27.
Adorable, she is!
Legislation would make abandoning your dog outside during a hurricane a crime in Florida
A Florida lawmaker wants to make it illegal to abandon your dog outside during a hurricane.
A Florida lawmaker wants to make it illegal to abandon your dog outside during a hurricane.
Growing up with a pet dog may lower risk of schizophrenia later in life, study suggests
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."