Several pets die in Orland Park fire

Two cats and two ferrets were rescued, but three dogs and two cats died in the fire, Hanania said.

Empty animal kennels at animal shelter a welcome sight amid COVID-19 pandemic

Some PAW-sitive news to report. Staff at the Riverside County Animal Services adoption center gleefully showed off their empty facility -- a welcome sight amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago animal shelter officially out of adoptable dogs for first time

A Chicago animal shelter has some great news to share in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Chicago Animal Care and Control says it has run out of adoptable dogs for the first time ever.

Tiger’s coronavirus case sparks new warnings for pet owners

Social distancing from Fido? You better believe it. Top veterinary experts are making startling new recommendations after more than half a dozen large cats came down with COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo in New York. A 4-year-old female Malayan Tiger named Nadia, was the first animal in the United States to test positive for the virus, and the first tiger in the world to contract it.

Suburban Chicago zoo gets 2 lions named Brutus and Titus

A zoo in suburban Chicago is getting two new lions named Brutus and Titus after the previous lions ones were euthanized, officials said.

Florida man accused of brutalizing, baking dog

Vicasso Lara, 24, is accused of brutalizing a dog and baking it in an oven, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Deputies arrested Lara Friday and charged him with animal torture. 

Dog delivers winery's booze during coronavirus outbreak

His name is Soda Pup, a 75-pound brindle boxer with all the breeding necessary for curbside service, plus horse saddle bags and a vest with two pouches.

Cat in Belgium first known to test positive for coronavirus: report

A cat in Belgium has tested positive for the coronavirus after catching the potentially deadly bug from an infected owner, officials said Friday.

Puppies from Atlanta Humane Society visit Georgia Aquarium during COVID-19 closure

Adoptable puppies from the Atlanta Humane Society visited the Georgia Aquarium on Thursday, March 26, while it was closed due to the new coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic.