Illinois State Police K9 dies from medical complications

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is mourning the loss of K9 Hank, who passed away on Monday at the age of 11 due to medical complications from a brief terminal illness.

Baby hippo Moo Deng picks Trump over Harris in 2024 election ‘prediction’

Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, chose a watermelon marked with Trump’s name in a playful prediction of the 2024 U.S. election, drawing widespread attention.

Florida surfer survives near-fatal shark attack at same beach, 12 years after first bite

This wasn't Cole Taschman's first brush with a shark. Twelve years prior, he had been bitten by a smaller shark while surfing in the same exact spot at Bathtub Beach in Stuart, Florida.

Peanut the squirrel seized, euthanized in NY state raid; Elon Musk reacts

The news has sparked widespread backlash, with even Elon Musk weighing in after retweeting a post that urged, “The government should leave people and their animals alone."

Instagram-famous pet squirrel Peanut seized by authorities in New York

Based on Peanut’s Instagram account, he's clearly no ordinary squirrel. He knows how to jump with precision, wears a trendy cowboy hat, and even eats waffles.

Niles pigeon trapping video sparks controversy over animal treatment

Animal rights advocates are voicing concern over pigeon-trapping practices in Niles after a video surfaced showing workers catching pigeons in nets and placing them into traps.

Top Halloween costumes for dogs, according to Google Frightgeist

From Beetlejuice to the internet sensation Moo Deng, this year’s Halloween dog costume trends are a nod to pop culture and more.

Should elephants be considered people? A Colorado court may decide

An animal rights group has asked the court to decide whether five elephants that have lived at the same Colorado zoo for decades are considered persons under the law.

NYC could allow paid sick leave for pet care

The bill would allow employees to use sick time for pet-related medical care, including any situation where the pet needs medical diagnosis, treatment for a physical illness or injury, or preventative care.

Photos: Polish zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Sumatran tigers

A Polish zoo is celebrating the birth of four bright-eyed Sumatran tiger cubs in what’s being hailed as “a breeding success on a global scale."

Investigation continues into origins of exotic cat rescued in Chicago suburb

After being rescued in Hoffman Estates, the exotic cat, now named "Kabokey," is recovering at the Valley of the Kings Sanctuary in Wisconsin.