It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
Arizona dog found with heartbreaking note from family looks for forever home
A four-year-old lab mix was found with a heartbreaking note from his family, who said they "had no choice" but to leave him at an Arizona Humane shelter in Phoenix.
A four-year-old lab mix was found with a heartbreaking note from his family, who said they "had no choice" but to leave him at an Arizona Humane shelter in Phoenix.
Rescued puppy Athena finds forever home just in time for Christmas
We’re happy to report that Athena is now in her new home, adjusting well and ready to celebrate her first Christmas.
We’re happy to report that Athena is now in her new home, adjusting well and ready to celebrate her first Christmas.
See it: 20-year-old blind cat saved from icy lake in rescue 'nothing short of a miracle'
Before officers arrived, two Good Samaritans stepped in to save the day.
Before officers arrived, two Good Samaritans stepped in to save the day.
‘Wonder of Water’ exhibit offers immersive marine experience at Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium’s rotunda is back open and reimagined as the “Wonder of Water” exhibit.
Shedd Aquarium’s rotunda is back open and reimagined as the “Wonder of Water” exhibit.
Abused pup looks for forever home after siblings find families
If any pup deserves a home for the holidays, it's Athena.
If any pup deserves a home for the holidays, it's Athena.
PAWS Chicago seeks homes for 200 pets during annual holiday adoption event
Beginning Friday, Chicago's largest no-kill animal shelter will kick off its annual Holiday Adopt-A-Thon.
Beginning Friday, Chicago's largest no-kill animal shelter will kick off its annual Holiday Adopt-A-Thon.
Cats vs. dogs: How pet ownership shaped the 2024 presidential election
A survey of over 120,000 voters found that pet ownership played a unique role in the 2024 presidential election.
A survey of over 120,000 voters found that pet ownership played a unique role in the 2024 presidential election.
Video: Playful fox jumps around on slippery, snow-covered car
A man’s car became a fox’s winter playground amid a snowstorm earlier this month.
A man’s car became a fox’s winter playground amid a snowstorm earlier this month.
Woman serves Thanksgiving feast to neighborhood animals
A woman in Ohio served a Thanksgiving feast to the neighborhood animals.
A woman in Ohio served a Thanksgiving feast to the neighborhood animals.
Police seek suspect after dog is thrown from car window, euthanized after broken spine
Police in Commerce City, Colorado, are searching for the individual who threw a dog from a car window on November 23, causing a broken spine.
Police in Commerce City, Colorado, are searching for the individual who threw a dog from a car window on November 23, causing a broken spine.
How volunteers, fosters help PAWS Chicago save thousands
One local animal rescue has more than 1,000 volunteers helping at any given time and hundreds more foster parents.
One local animal rescue has more than 1,000 volunteers helping at any given time and hundreds more foster parents.
Watch: Adorable cat rescued from drainpipe
The cat was not injured after firefighters removed the animal from the drainpipe.
The cat was not injured after firefighters removed the animal from the drainpipe.
Virginia father dies in New York plane crash while transporting rescue dogs
A Virginia father known for his dedication to rescuing animals and flying died Sunday in a plane crash in New York.
A Virginia father known for his dedication to rescuing animals and flying died Sunday in a plane crash in New York.
What happens when hungry cow won't leave? Hilarious encounter captured on video
A comical video captured in Virginia shows a cow leaning into a car window and licking a laughing woman as she fed it.
A comical video captured in Virginia shows a cow leaning into a car window and licking a laughing woman as she fed it.
Canadian zoo blames human error for gorilla’s tragic death: 'She will be deeply missed by all'
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo in Canada attributed the tragic death of a 2-year-old western lowland gorilla, Eyare, to human error.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo in Canada attributed the tragic death of a 2-year-old western lowland gorilla, Eyare, to human error.
Lockport's Big Run Wolf Ranch offers up-close look at Kuma the bear and other wildlife
This week's Orange Friday took a unique turn with a visit from Kuma the Bear, a 500-pound black bear who has spent most of his life at Big Run Wolf Ranch in Lockport.
This week's Orange Friday took a unique turn with a visit from Kuma the Bear, a 500-pound black bear who has spent most of his life at Big Run Wolf Ranch in Lockport.
Illinois State Police K9 Officer Riggs dies after cardiac event
Illinois State Police K9 officer Riggs has died after suffering a cardiac event, the agency announced Thursday.
Illinois State Police K9 officer Riggs has died after suffering a cardiac event, the agency announced Thursday.
Watch: Great white shark swims close to Australian surfers
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
Animal shelter asks for help after man surrenders nearly 1,000 mice
The mice are continuing to multiply and the animal shelter is asking for the public’s help.
The mice are continuing to multiply and the animal shelter is asking for the public’s help.