Pet insurance: How it works and what to look for in a policy

Although pet insurance has grown in popularity, the number of insured pets is actually quite small: Only about 4% of pet owners carry pet insurance.

Volunteer pilots help rescue sea turtles, deliver 'Pistachio' to Brookfield Zoo Chicago

A national nonprofit, Turtles Fly Too, transported an injured Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle named Pistachio from Florida to Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, helping save endangered turtles through volunteer-operated flights.

Watch: Zoo lions find hidden camera, hilarity ensues

A pride of lions at the Oregon Zoo unknowingly put on a show after finding a hidden camera in their habitat.

Rare orange lobster gives birth to more rare orange lobsters

The University of New England welcomed a rare orange lobster named Peaches last year, a 1-in-30-million find. Recently, Peaches gave birth to more orange lobsters

Dolce & Gabbana launches dog perfume for $100 a bottle

A new line of dog perfume from Dolce & Gabbana is causing a stink for some veterinarians and pet owners.

Meet Audio, a Tennessee kitten with 4 ears

This little ear-resistible feline, named Audio due to his built-in surround-sound speakers, is estimated to be nearly 9 weeks old and weighs just over 2 pounds.

Missouri police dog dies in hot patrol car after air conditioner malfunctions

The Arnold Police Department said 4-year-old Vader passed away from heat exhaustion on Wednesday when temperatures reached the mid-90s that day.

Flying with your dog? New CDC rules take effect: Here's what to know

The new dog import rules apply to those returning from a trip overseas with a dog, visiting the U.S., or adopting a dog from abroad.

Calgary Zoo polar bear drowns after rough play incident

A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.

Puppies rescued from California's Park Fire by rescuer who ran nearly 2 miles

Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.