Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs

Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.

Suburban nature center announces the death of beloved swan

Lake Katherine Nature Center announced on Friday that a swan passed away on their lake in Palos Heights.

Mayor names new head of Animal Care and Control amid shelter backlash: 'Very concerning'
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Susan Capello as the permanent leader of Chicago Animal Care and Control, a move drawing criticism from animal advocates and scrutiny from Ald. Ruth Cruz (30th) over conditions, euthanasia rates, and calls for broader reform.

Dog treats recalled in multiple states over possible salmonella contamination, FDA says

The Food and Drug Administration said the latest recall covers Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs sold in several states, including Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.

Left behind at Las Vegas airport, dog ‘JetBlue’ now has a forever home

A dog that was tied to a baggage sizer and abandoned at a Las Vegas airport earlier this month has found a new home with the police officer who helped rescue him.

'Who’s looking after them?' — Chicago alderman on sick calls from shelter volunteers | ChicagoLIVE
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Alderman Gilbert Viegas joined ChicagoLIVE after volunteers described animals not being walked for days, inexperienced staff handling exotic animals and even volunteers facing retribution for speaking up. Viegas explains why he and more than a dozen aldermen want a national search — and what residents should expect next from the mayor’s office.

Photos: Wolfdog joins race, crosses finish line at Olympic ski event

A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazghul was on a walk with its owner when it escaped onto an Olympic race course and joined the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint.

Dog found tied, abandoned at Las Vegas airport; owner arrested at gate

A woman was arrested at Harry Reid International Airport on Feb. 2 after allegedly tying her dog to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter and leaving it.

Multi-agency federal effort cracking down on abusive dog breeders and dogfighting rings

A coordinated effort among multiple federal agencies is targeting repeat dog welfare violators to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and hold them accountable.

Manatee rescued after being trapped inside storm drain under road in Melbourne Beach

An adult manatee that became stuck inside a storm drain under a Melbourne Beach roadway has been rescued following an hours-long operation, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 

How people treat their pets is a good indicator of how they treat others, study finds

When it comes to relationships, a new study by Rover finds that pets are the ultimate green flag and how someone treats their pet is how they will treat others.

Why Chicagoans are seeing more coyotes | ChicagoLive
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Viral videos of coyotes in Chicago have people on alert. Wildlife expert Stanley Gehrt from The Ohio State University explains why sightings spike in February and what dog owners should do to stay safe.