DuPage County State's Attorney advances animal protection with new law

A new initiative proposed by the DuPage County State's Attorney that aims to safeguard animals has been signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker.

Dogs from Texas arrive in Chicago to find forever homes

There was a delivery of dogs in DuPage County on Monday, as animals from the south that were set to be euthanized are now looking for new homes in the Chicago area.

Watch: Sneaky golden retriever takes advantage of neighbor's pool

Video from Erin Farley in Lavallette, New Jersey, shows the moment her water-loving canine Zeppole stealthily climbed over the fence and walked to the pool’s steps.

National Dog Day: Win a tattoo of your furry friend

BARK, the company behind BarkBox, recently announced a tattoo contest, giving dog parents the chance to get tattoos of their pet for free.

Rare spotless baby giraffe born at Tennessee zoo needs a name

The spotless baby reticulated giraffe is believed to be the only one living in the world, according to the zoo.

Protecting Pets in the Heat: PAWS Chicago shares essential tips amid soaring temps
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The heat Wednesday is impacting really everyone in Chicago and that includes our pets. It’s important to make sure they're taken care of as well as the temperatures climb. Susanna Wickham from PAWS Chicago shares some heat safety tips to keep your furry friends healthy.

Brookfield Zoo welcomes baby giraffe

The Chicago Zoological Society welcomed its newest member early Saturday, announcing the birth of a bouncing baby giraffe after nearly 15 months of Brookfield Zoo staff being on baby watch.

Tokitae aka Lolita dies before she was set to be transported back to Puget Sound

Tokitae, or known by her performance name Lolita, has died in the Miami Seaquarium just months ahead of her possible transport back to her home Puget Sound waters. She was the oldest orca in captivity captured in the wild.