'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma
The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.
The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.
Fishermen in Mississippi pull off dramatic rescue of 38 dogs treading water
Two anglers and their fishing guide heard barking from a distance while fishing in Mississippi's Grenada Lake.
Two anglers and their fishing guide heard barking from a distance while fishing in Mississippi's Grenada Lake.
PAWS Chicago spotlights medical miracles 'Rizzoli' and 'Sunny' during annual Giving Day
PAWS Chicago celebrated its 3rd annual Giving Day on Thursday. The summer fundraiser is critical because the warmer weather brings in not only puppies and kittens who need homes, but also at-risk, injured and sick homeless pets.
PAWS Chicago celebrated its 3rd annual Giving Day on Thursday. The summer fundraiser is critical because the warmer weather brings in not only puppies and kittens who need homes, but also at-risk, injured and sick homeless pets.
Animals 'used for beastiality' among dozens rescued from dilapidated school bus in Pennsylvania: SPCA
Animal welfare workers in Pennsylvania say at least two animals "used for bestiality purposes" were among over two dozen rescued from a ramshackle school bus.
Animal welfare workers in Pennsylvania say at least two animals "used for bestiality purposes" were among over two dozen rescued from a ramshackle school bus.
'Squiggly shark' with 'rare' deformity hooked in Titusville: 'I feel bad keeping this one'
A “squiggly shark" with an apparent tail deformity was discovered in Titusville earlier this month – and researchers have revealed a possible explanation to why the big fish looks the way it does.
A “squiggly shark" with an apparent tail deformity was discovered in Titusville earlier this month – and researchers have revealed a possible explanation to why the big fish looks the way it does.
California woman was harassed by black bear before fatal mauling
Patrice Miller, 71, had been harassed by an aggressive black bear in her small Northern California town for months before it broke into her home and killed her last year.
Patrice Miller, 71, had been harassed by an aggressive black bear in her small Northern California town for months before it broke into her home and killed her last year.
3 shelter puppies adopted by country singer's road crew after Chicago performance
Three puppies are on the road to a new life after being adopted by a country singer's road crew following a recent performance at the United Center.
Three puppies are on the road to a new life after being adopted by a country singer's road crew following a recent performance at the United Center.
Venomous snake bites dog at Connecticut state park, prompting risky mountaintop rescue
The terrain was extremely treacherous as responders rushed to the scene to provide the dog with urgent medical attention.
The terrain was extremely treacherous as responders rushed to the scene to provide the dog with urgent medical attention.
Chicago pet owners warned of heat dangers as temperatures rise
With a heat wave expected to hit Chicago next week, the Anti-Cruelty Society is warning pet owners to watch for signs of heat-related illness in their animals.
With a heat wave expected to hit Chicago next week, the Anti-Cruelty Society is warning pet owners to watch for signs of heat-related illness in their animals.
BARK Air expands to Chicago's Midway Airport
Luxury dog airline BARK Air expanded service to five new locations, including Chicago's Midway International Airport.
Luxury dog airline BARK Air expanded service to five new locations, including Chicago's Midway International Airport.
Good Day on the Road: Alive Rescue adoptions at Taste of Randolph
There's more than just food and music at Taste of Randolph! There's also an opportunity to bring home a furry friend in need of a forever home. Chicago no-kill shelter Alive Rescue will have some pups on hand in need of adoption. Julie Darling, West Loop community organization president, joined Good Day on the Road with three of those special guys!
There's more than just food and music at Taste of Randolph! There's also an opportunity to bring home a furry friend in need of a forever home. Chicago no-kill shelter Alive Rescue will have some pups on hand in need of adoption. Julie Darling, West Loop community organization president, joined Good Day on the Road with three of those special guys!
Rare intersex kitten defies feline genetics, surprises vets at Oregon shelter
“It was like spotting a unicorn," Clinic Manager Bailey Shelton said.
“It was like spotting a unicorn," Clinic Manager Bailey Shelton said.
Lawsuit against new luxury airline for dogs dismissed
A lawsuit involving a new luxury airline designed for dogs has been settled just days after the company’s inaugural flight.
A lawsuit involving a new luxury airline designed for dogs has been settled just days after the company’s inaugural flight.
Loyal dog saves camper's life after running miles for help: 'No words'
A loyal canine recently saved its owner's life after running for miles to guide others to the scene of a horrific car crash in Oregon.
A loyal canine recently saved its owner's life after running for miles to guide others to the scene of a horrific car crash in Oregon.
Watch: Runaway bull flips woman, injures 3 at Oregon rodeo
The bull jumped a fence during a performance, flipping over a woman, and continued through a concession area and into a parking lot before being caught.
The bull jumped a fence during a performance, flipping over a woman, and continued through a concession area and into a parking lot before being caught.
New luxury airline for dogs faces lawsuit shortly after its first flight
A brand-new luxury airline designed for dogs was recently sued mere days after its inaugural flight.
A brand-new luxury airline designed for dogs was recently sued mere days after its inaugural flight.
Three-legged puppy in need of foster home after miraculous recovery
If you’ve been considering adopting a pet but aren't sure, fostering might be the perfect way for you and your family to explore your options.
If you’ve been considering adopting a pet but aren't sure, fostering might be the perfect way for you and your family to explore your options.
What to do if a flying Joro spider bites you
These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.
These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.
VIDEO: Giraffe tosses toddler at Texas wildlife park
A toddler trying to feed a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose was lifted in the air by the animal.
A toddler trying to feed a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose was lifted in the air by the animal.
Lords Park Zoo welcomes new bison named Buffy
Elgin's Lords Park Zoo welcomed a new baby bison this week.
Elgin's Lords Park Zoo welcomed a new baby bison this week.