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.
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.
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.
Rare 'cotton candy' lobster caught in New England: '1 in 100 million'
The incredibly rare lobster was caught off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Here's what makes it so special.
The incredibly rare lobster was caught off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Here's what makes it so special.
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.
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.
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.
Pets can smell your stress, study finds
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.
Surfer loses leg in fight with 10-foot great white shark
After the attack, Kai McKenzie managed to make it back to shore and his leg also washed ashore not long after.
After the attack, Kai McKenzie managed to make it back to shore and his leg also washed ashore not long after.
Dog rescued from abandoned storm drain in south suburb, reunited with owner
A dog was reunited with its owner after being rescued from an abandoned storm drain in the middle of a field in a south suburb.
A dog was reunited with its owner after being rescued from an abandoned storm drain in the middle of a field in a south suburb.
Mystery creature in Lincoln Park pond: What is lurking in the water?
What some call a "mysterious" creature has emerged in Lincoln Park’s North Pond. It's even drawing visitors who are curious about claims that it could be an alligator.
What some call a "mysterious" creature has emerged in Lincoln Park’s North Pond. It's even drawing visitors who are curious about claims that it could be an alligator.
Brookfield Zoo unveils new North American Prairie Aviary to highlight endangered bird species
Brookfield Zoo is welcoming its newest habitat, the North American Prairie Aviary.
Brookfield Zoo is welcoming its newest habitat, the North American Prairie Aviary.
St. Charles man, dog rescued from Fox River
A man and his dog were rescued from the Fox River early Wednesday.
A man and his dog were rescued from the Fox River early Wednesday.
Sharks test positive for cocaine off Brazil's coast
Sharks have tested positive for cocaine off Brazil’s coast, according to a new scientific study.
Sharks have tested positive for cocaine off Brazil’s coast, according to a new scientific study.
Horse gets needles plucked from leg after kicking porcupine
A woman claims in a social media post that the horse had more than 100 needles removed from its leg after kicking a porcupine.
A woman claims in a social media post that the horse had more than 100 needles removed from its leg after kicking a porcupine.
San Diego Zoo prepares to debut new giant pandas in August
Yun Chuan is known for his gentle demeanor, while Xin Bao is described as active, alert, witty, and an excellent climber.
Yun Chuan is known for his gentle demeanor, while Xin Bao is described as active, alert, witty, and an excellent climber.
PHOTOS: Brookfield Zoo welcomes new animal residents
Brookfield Zoo has announced the addition of several new animals, which includes emus, a sloth bear, and a puggle.
Brookfield Zoo has announced the addition of several new animals, which includes emus, a sloth bear, and a puggle.
Bald eagle attacks prompt warning from Alaska officials
A series of recent eagle attacks has left Alaskans confused as to why the majestic birds are going after people.
A series of recent eagle attacks has left Alaskans confused as to why the majestic birds are going after people.
'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him
A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country.
A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country.
Woman says rescue dog saved her life after ‘high levels’ of carbon monoxide detected in home
“She would not let me sleep,” Samantha Griffin said of her rescue dog, Luna.
“She would not let me sleep,” Samantha Griffin said of her rescue dog, Luna.
Vote now to choose Chicago's next "Ambassadog" for Peoples Gas
Voting is currently open to determine which Chicago dog will become the new safe digging "ambassadog" for Peoples Gas.
Voting is currently open to determine which Chicago dog will become the new safe digging "ambassadog" for Peoples Gas.
Firefighters carry 160-pound dog down Oregon mountain after pup is injured on trail
A big pup is safe after being rescued from Saddle Mountain in Oregon with injured paws.
A big pup is safe after being rescued from Saddle Mountain in Oregon with injured paws.