Libertyville firefighters rescue dog from icy pond

The dog was hypothermic and very weak, and was taken to a veterinarian. Firefighters said both dog and owner are now doing well.

Flaco the escaped Central Park Zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC

Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.

New facility in Joliet partners veterans suffering from PTSD with service dogs

A very special new resource has been announced to help veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder transition back to civilian life. 

Brookfield Zoo euthanizes 44-year-old Bornean orangutan named 'Ben'

Ben was brought to Brookfield Zoo in 1992, and was the second-oldest Bornean orangutan in the accredited North American zoo population.

Emotional video helps hound get forever home after 7 years at shelter

A woman who follows the shelter on Facebook had seen posts about Mitch in the past, but the emotional video "convinced her to give Mitch a forever home."

‘We regret our mistake’: Animal shelter accidentally euthanizes dog

A North Carolina woman said she took her dog to the shelter to be quarantined after the animal bit someone. But a fatal mistake left her to mourn the loss of her pet.

Budweiser announces birth of 4 new Clydesdales — here's how you can meet them

To celebrate the recent birth of four new foals, the Budweiser Clydesdale breeding and training ranch in Missouri is hosting a Super Bowl watch party.

PAWS Chicago expecting 33 puppies and dogs from Texas tornado zone on Monday

The dogs include 19 males and 14 females. The average age of the dogs is 6.5 months. Some are in litters, and some are still with their mothers.

Memphis Zoo says giant panda Le Le has died

His cause of death has yet to be determined as a medical investigation is pending, the zoo said.