Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
Brookfield Zoo's Amur leopard cubs pass first health exam, prepare for public debut
They’re growing, pouncing and soon ready to meet the world! See how Brookfield Zoo’s rare leopard cubs are doing two months in.
Dog given less than 6 months to live cured of cancer after clinical trial
Lola has now been cancer free for two years.
Starving puppy's second chance: Pup nursed back to health, rescued by Chicago-area deputy
A story with a happy ending. An emaciated 1-year-old Shepard mix puppy was found by Cook County Deputy Sheriff Justin Butts and nursed back to health with the help of Wright Way Rescue in Morton Grove.
Brookfield Zoo mourns loss of 31-year-old brown bear Axhi
Brookfield Zoo Chicago announced that the nearly 31-year-old brown bear Axhi, who first came to the zoo in 1995, has died.
Abandoned pup with tragic past rescued after being stranded for days on Ohio river
The gray-brown terrier mix was spotted desperately huddled against the side of a lake freighter dock, where she barely had enough space to sit and stay dry above the lapping water.
Meet the 'super' pup voted TSA’s top dog for 2025
Meet Steeler, TSA’s 2025 top canine of the year!
Data reveals the most popular dog breed in each state
A new report on America’s most popular dog breeds in 2025 highlights shifting trends in pet ownership across the country.
Watch: Abandoned dog with head stuck in snack jar rescued in Pennsylvania
One stray pup is safe and sound this week after wandering around rural Pennsylvania alone and with her head trapped inside a plastic jar.
New kids in town: Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes two new goat brothers
Lincoln Park Zoo has two new kids on the block – a pair of five-month-old goat brothers, Lincoln and Parker.
A cool new neighbor: Brookfield Zoo welcomes new polar bear
A frosty new face is coming to Brookfield Zoo this fall—an 8-year-old polar bear ready to meet her new neighbors.
Bam Bam the support dog reunited with owner 2+ months after being stolen from Chicago backyard
After more than two months of heartbreak and searching, Bam Bam, a service dog stolen from his blind owner in Logan Square, has been reunited with his family.
Udderly adorable: Minooka firefighters rescue runaway calf
A three-day-old calf was safely returned home Wednesday after wandering away from its farm in Minooka, according to the Minooka Fire Protection District.
Woman charged with animal cruelty after 26 dogs found in Chicago home, police say
A Chicago woman has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after 26 dogs were found in a Chicago home, according to Chicago Police.
Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
Blind Chicago man’s missing dog sparks nationwide outpouring of help
People from across the country are rallying to help a blind Chicago man find his missing emotional support dog. The case of Bam Bam isn’t just a tale of loss, it’s now become a movement.
PETA joins search for blind Chicago man’s stolen emotional support dog
More support is on the way to help a blind man from Chicago get his emotional support dog back.
Watch: Feisty little Pomeranian chases bear out of home
A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.
Reward offered for return of stolen support dog belonging to blind Chicago man
Forty-eight hours after his story gained attention, Angel Santiago is still clinging to hope that he will be reunited with his emotional support dog, Bam Bam.