Dog found tied, abandoned at Las Vegas airport; owner arrested at gate

A woman was arrested at Harry Reid International Airport on Feb. 2 after allegedly tying her dog to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter and leaving it.

Multi-agency federal effort cracking down on abusive dog breeders and dogfighting rings

A coordinated effort among multiple federal agencies is targeting repeat dog welfare violators to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and hold them accountable.

Manatee rescued after being trapped inside storm drain under road in Melbourne Beach

An adult manatee that became stuck inside a storm drain under a Melbourne Beach roadway has been rescued following an hours-long operation, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 

How people treat their pets is a good indicator of how they treat others, study finds

When it comes to relationships, a new study by Rover finds that pets are the ultimate green flag and how someone treats their pet is how they will treat others.

Why Chicagoans are seeing more coyotes | ChicagoLive
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Viral videos of coyotes in Chicago have people on alert. Wildlife expert Stanley Gehrt from The Ohio State University explains why sightings spike in February and what dog owners should do to stay safe.

WATCH: Coyote eyes off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach

A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.

70 'severely neglected' animals rescued from rural Texas home

More than 70 animals were rescued from a home in Ballinger, Texas, where much of the home was coated in urine and feces, and several of the animals appeared malnourished and injured.

PAWS Chicago hosts Super Bowl fundraiser with celebrity chefs | ChicagoNOW
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Paws Chicago is raising money for animals in need with a Super Bowl Sunday fundraiser in partnership with Piece Pizzeria and several celebrity chefs. 

Watch: Florida man gathers ‘blanket’ of frozen iguanas during cold snap

A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State to make a "blanket" of cold-stunned iguanas.

Hoffman Estates Police K9 Ajax returns to duty after injury

A Hoffman Estates Police Department K9 Ajax has returned to duty after treatment for a mouth injury, according to police.

Drone team helps find missing Fishtown dog Benji after major snowstorm

A fluffy dog named Benji became a social media sensation after escaping from his Fishtown home during one of the biggest snowstorms Philadelphia has seen in years.

FDA approves drug to treat dogs with idiopathic epilepsy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug to control seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, a type of seizure disorder without a known cause.