'Hero Cat' alerts Maryland family to house fire, dies from smoke inhalation: officials
A cat named Prince is being credited with saving the lives of sleeping occupants of a home that caught fire in Maryland, giving its life to save its owners.
A cat named Prince is being credited with saving the lives of sleeping occupants of a home that caught fire in Maryland, giving its life to save its owners.
Photos: Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveils plan to transform over 100 acres for wildlife, visitors
Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveiled its ambitious Next Century Plan on Tuesday, aiming to transform over 100 acres of the zoo for the benefit of both wildlife and visitors.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveiled its ambitious Next Century Plan on Tuesday, aiming to transform over 100 acres of the zoo for the benefit of both wildlife and visitors.
Dog that spent 473 days in shelter gets chance at ‘new life’
Bruno was dumped outside of a Virginia animal shelter in March 2023, along with his siblings.
Bruno was dumped outside of a Virginia animal shelter in March 2023, along with his siblings.
Adopted dog returned 8 years later before finding new forever family
The Pennsylvania SPCA says Max was adopted as a puppy 8 years ago, but “unforeseen circumstances" brought him back to the shelter last week.
The Pennsylvania SPCA says Max was adopted as a puppy 8 years ago, but “unforeseen circumstances" brought him back to the shelter last week.
16 puppies allegedly dumped at gas station saved by Pasco County rescue group
A Pasco County animal rescue group stepped in to save 16 puppies allegedly found dumped at a gas station despite limits on intakes with canine influenza.
A Pasco County animal rescue group stepped in to save 16 puppies allegedly found dumped at a gas station despite limits on intakes with canine influenza.
PAWS Chicago rescues 35 cats from deadly illness at city shelter
PAWS Chicago, the city's renowned no-kill animal shelter, has once again stepped up in a time of need.
PAWS Chicago, the city's renowned no-kill animal shelter, has once again stepped up in a time of need.
Family reunited with missing puppy scared off by fireworks
A Bay Area family has been reunited with their lost puppy after it was scared away by fireworks on the Fourth of July.
A Bay Area family has been reunited with their lost puppy after it was scared away by fireworks on the Fourth of July.
Community rallies against plans to close Palatine Stables amid $2.5M repair estimate
The Palatine Park District will move forward with plans to demolish its beloved horse stables.
The Palatine Park District will move forward with plans to demolish its beloved horse stables.
Dogs arrive in Chicago after being rescued from 'deplorable conditions' at Oklahoma puppy mill
Dozens of puppies and dogs landed in the Chicago area Monday morning after being rescued from a puppy mill in Oklahoma.
Dozens of puppies and dogs landed in the Chicago area Monday morning after being rescued from a puppy mill in Oklahoma.
PAWS Chicago hosting 21st annual Beach Party at Navy Pier
One of the biggest paw-tys of the summer is almost here. PAWS Chicago is preparing to host its 21st annual Beach Party later this month.
One of the biggest paw-tys of the summer is almost here. PAWS Chicago is preparing to host its 21st annual Beach Party later this month.
PAWS Chicago hosting 21st annual Beach Party at Navy Pier
PAWS Chicago is getting ready to host its 21st annual Beach Party! Around 500 dog lovers will bring their furry friends to Offshore at Navy Pier for a great cause.
PAWS Chicago is getting ready to host its 21st annual Beach Party! Around 500 dog lovers will bring their furry friends to Offshore at Navy Pier for a great cause.
Can artificial intelligence decode dog barks?
Scientists are developing tools to distinguish whether a dog's bark shows playfulness or aggression.
Scientists are developing tools to distinguish whether a dog's bark shows playfulness or aggression.
This is how much it costs to have a pet in 2024
Many Americans have a pet who they consider to be part of the family. But dog and cat owners don’t always anticipate how much the related expenses can be.
Many Americans have a pet who they consider to be part of the family. But dog and cat owners don’t always anticipate how much the related expenses can be.
South Padre Island shark attacks injure 4, officials say
Four people were injured in shark attacks on South Padre Island on the Fourth of July.
Four people were injured in shark attacks on South Padre Island on the Fourth of July.
South Elgin shelter aids in rescue of 250 dogs from Oklahoma puppy mills
Two hundred and fifty dogs and puppies were saved from two large-scale puppy mills in Oklahoma and an animal shelter in South Elgin is aiding in their rescue.
Two hundred and fifty dogs and puppies were saved from two large-scale puppy mills in Oklahoma and an animal shelter in South Elgin is aiding in their rescue.
'It felt like a miracle': Family of lost golden retriever Rocky shares impossible reunion story
Rocky, Wiseman's family dog, was lost for two nights before being discovered in a local backyard.
Rocky, Wiseman's family dog, was lost for two nights before being discovered in a local backyard.
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant fish despite no male companion, has died
Charlotte, a stingray that got pregnant at a North Carolina aquarium despite not having shared a tank with a male of her species, has died.
Charlotte, a stingray that got pregnant at a North Carolina aquarium despite not having shared a tank with a male of her species, has died.
Piping plovers return to Montrose Beach with 4 new chicks
The popular piping plovers have returned to Montrose Beach, captivating crowds with the arrival of four new chicks.
The popular piping plovers have returned to Montrose Beach, captivating crowds with the arrival of four new chicks.
Piping Plover chick hatches at Montrose Beach Dunes
Chicago birdwatchers are in for a treat this summer.
Chicago birdwatchers are in for a treat this summer.
Rescued cats from Iowa find temporary refuge with PAWS Chicago
Eighteen cats, each with unique stories, coats and energy, have joined the PAWS Chicago family.
Eighteen cats, each with unique stories, coats and energy, have joined the PAWS Chicago family.