Rabid bat confirmed in Chicago suburb: Here's what residents should know
Residents in a south Chicago suburb are being urged to take precautions after a bat tested positive for rabies.
Residents in a south Chicago suburb are being urged to take precautions after a bat tested positive for rabies.
Teen flips ultra-rare 1-of-1 gold Jimothy rookie card for major payday on eBay
A 13-year-old Seattle Mariners fan turned a free ballpark giveaway into a five-figure payday after a rare rookie card featuring the city's viral raccoon sensation sold for a whopping $21,100.
A 13-year-old Seattle Mariners fan turned a free ballpark giveaway into a five-figure payday after a rare rookie card featuring the city's viral raccoon sensation sold for a whopping $21,100.
North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
Do bats hold the secret to cancer resistance? A researcher wants to find out
Researchers are considering bats as a possible key to longevity and even cancer prevention.
Researchers are considering bats as a possible key to longevity and even cancer prevention.
Rabid bat confirmed in Chicago suburb
A rabid bat has been confirmed in suburban Chicago. Here's what to know.
A rabid bat has been confirmed in suburban Chicago. Here's what to know.
How recycling old electronics can help save endangered gorillas
Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Kim Skelton explains how the Gorillas on the Line program recycles old electronics to help reduce mining pressure on gorilla habitats.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Kim Skelton explains how the Gorillas on the Line program recycles old electronics to help reduce mining pressure on gorilla habitats.
Florida HVAC worker accused of kicking 5-pound Chihuahua unconscious at Sanford home, police say
A Florida HVAC worker was arrested under suspicion of aggravated animal cruelty after he was caught on camera kicking a small 5-pound Chihuahua unconscious, and leaving it alone for several seconds, according to the Sanford Police Department.
A Florida HVAC worker was arrested under suspicion of aggravated animal cruelty after he was caught on camera kicking a small 5-pound Chihuahua unconscious, and leaving it alone for several seconds, according to the Sanford Police Department.
Lions may have been spotted in central Indiana, sheriff says
Two lions may have been spotted roaming central Indiana on Thursday, prompting a four-hour search by law enforcement, authorities said.
Two lions may have been spotted roaming central Indiana on Thursday, prompting a four-hour search by law enforcement, authorities said.
Meet Bolt, the TSA's cutest canine for 2026
Bolt, a “doggone dedicated” bomb sniffer at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, has been named TSA’s top dog for 2026.
Bolt, a “doggone dedicated” bomb sniffer at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, has been named TSA’s top dog for 2026.
Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Crushed, not paused: Storm destroys ‘Trudy,’ a lifeline for Lake County pets
A massive tree crushed Cause 4Paws Gary’s mobile pet-care trailer, Trudy, during the Aug. 11 storms in Gary.
A massive tree crushed Cause 4Paws Gary’s mobile pet-care trailer, Trudy, during the Aug. 11 storms in Gary.
Crushed, not paused: Storm destroys ‘Trudy,’ a lifeline for Lake County pets
A massive tree crushed Cause 4Paws Gary’s mobile pet-care trailer, Trudy, during the Aug. 11 storms in Gary.
A massive tree crushed Cause 4Paws Gary’s mobile pet-care trailer, Trudy, during the Aug. 11 storms in Gary.
Fromm recalls wet dog food over potential metal contamination
Fromm Family Foods is recalling cases of wet dog food over potential metal contamination. It’s at least the second dog food recall announced this month.
Fromm Family Foods is recalling cases of wet dog food over potential metal contamination. It’s at least the second dog food recall announced this month.
"Very aggressive" donkey jumps into van, injuring 3 people
A "very aggressive" donkey on the loose jumped into a van, kicking and biting two motorists and a woman who intervened to try and help.
A "very aggressive" donkey on the loose jumped into a van, kicking and biting two motorists and a woman who intervened to try and help.
NIPSCO bills put northwest Indiana cat shelter at risk of closing
Just as tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana are still without power after last Tuesday's severe weather, one nonprofit is worried about how long they can stay open.
Just as tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana are still without power after last Tuesday's severe weather, one nonprofit is worried about how long they can stay open.
NIPSCO bills put northwest Indiana cat shelter at risk of closing
Just as tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana are still without power after last Tuesday's severe weather, one nonprofit is worried about how long they can stay open.
Just as tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana are still without power after last Tuesday's severe weather, one nonprofit is worried about how long they can stay open.
70 dogs rescued from storm-damaged trailer in Merrillville hoarding investigation
Merrillville police are investigating an alleged hoarding situation after 70 dogs were rescued from a trailer damaged during last week's severe storms.
Merrillville police are investigating an alleged hoarding situation after 70 dogs were rescued from a trailer damaged during last week's severe storms.
Dozens of pets saved from hoarding situation in Merrillville
Police in Merrillville say the recent storms displaced a large number of pets. They found dozens of dogs in one damaged home.
Police in Merrillville say the recent storms displaced a large number of pets. They found dozens of dogs in one damaged home.
Gizmo joins Wilmette police as rare electronic-detection K9
The Wilmette Police Department has a new crime-fighting tool with four legs, a powerful nose and an unusual specialty: finding hidden electronics.
The Wilmette Police Department has a new crime-fighting tool with four legs, a powerful nose and an unusual specialty: finding hidden electronics.
Gizmo joins Wilmette police as rare electronic-detection K9
The Wilmette Police Department has a new crime-fighting tool with four legs, a powerful nose and an unusual specialty: finding hidden electronics.
The Wilmette Police Department has a new crime-fighting tool with four legs, a powerful nose and an unusual specialty: finding hidden electronics.