Kane County Sheriff's Office welcomes 2 new therapy dogs
The Kane County sheriff says Loki and Sadie could potentially go their entire lives working as therapy dogs, which is different from regular police K9s that have a very rigorous life and are only effective for so long.
The Kane County sheriff says Loki and Sadie could potentially go their entire lives working as therapy dogs, which is different from regular police K9s that have a very rigorous life and are only effective for so long.
Mountain lion struck and killed on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County
Illinois State Police said a mountain lion was struck and killed Sunday night on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County.
Illinois State Police said a mountain lion was struck and killed Sunday night on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County.
Bear mauls 10-year-old boy in grandparents’ backyard in Connecticut
“I heard him yell ‘bear’ and when I looked up, I saw his leg in the bear’s mouth and the bear trying to drag him across the lawn,” the boy’s grandfather told a local news outlet.
“I heard him yell ‘bear’ and when I looked up, I saw his leg in the bear’s mouth and the bear trying to drag him across the lawn,” the boy’s grandfather told a local news outlet.
Chicago tops 'Rattiest Cities' list for 8th consecutive year
For the eighth consecutive year, the Windy City has claimed the top spot on Orkin's "Top 50 Rattiest Cities" list.
For the eighth consecutive year, the Windy City has claimed the top spot on Orkin's "Top 50 Rattiest Cities" list.
Watch: 'Stressed' bull elk charges at photographer in Estes Park, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park said elk herds can reach as high as 800 in the winter.
Rocky Mountain National Park said elk herds can reach as high as 800 in the winter.
Idaho woman breaks state record with ‘monster’ 3-foot long trout catch
Hailey Thomas had a feeling she landed “something special,” and she was right.
Hailey Thomas had a feeling she landed “something special,” and she was right.
Georgia woman, 80, dies after being attacked by daughter's dogs, deputies say
Authorities say the daughter knew her dogs had previously killed family pets and had also bit someone.
Authorities say the daughter knew her dogs had previously killed family pets and had also bit someone.
Fat Bear Week 2022 champion crowned, voter fraud rocked competition
After defeating Bear 901, this is 747's second time in the champion's circle.
After defeating Bear 901, this is 747's second time in the champion's circle.
New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, pee to tackle climate change
New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.
New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.
Police: Man threw dog over bridge twice after ‘witches’ instructed him
Authorities said the dog was wet and “clearly shaken by the incident.”
Authorities said the dog was wet and “clearly shaken by the incident.”
Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
More than 100 pets arrive in Chicago from Puerto Rico, Florida
It was a trip of a lifetime for more than 100 shelter pets!
It was a trip of a lifetime for more than 100 shelter pets!
Cat gets head stuck in jar, gets named ‘Buzz Lightyear’
The six-month-old kitten was found wandering the streets in Boston.
The six-month-old kitten was found wandering the streets in Boston.
Suburban high school searching for missing Macaw last seen in Country Club Hills
Blue has a distinctive crooked beak, which makes it challenging for him to eat. The anticipated frost this weekend could be very devastating for the bird.
Blue has a distinctive crooked beak, which makes it challenging for him to eat. The anticipated frost this weekend could be very devastating for the bird.
How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Dogs, cats rescued from Hurricane Ian arrive in Chicago
Dozens of animals rescued from Hurricane Ian will be up for adoption soon in Chicago.
Dozens of animals rescued from Hurricane Ian will be up for adoption soon in Chicago.
VIDEO: Coyote sneaks into bathroom at Riverside area middle school
The coyote snuck into the school Monday morning before classes, was captured and released.
The coyote snuck into the school Monday morning before classes, was captured and released.
100 dogs walk in Aurora's 4th annual Pooch Parade
A shih-tzu named Jairo who was dressed as the Grinch's dog Max won the top prize at Aurora's 4th annual Pooch Parade on Sunday.
A shih-tzu named Jairo who was dressed as the Grinch's dog Max won the top prize at Aurora's 4th annual Pooch Parade on Sunday.
Florida shelter pets will arrive in Chicago Tuesday, freeing space for dogs and cats lost in hurricane
The pets will be given medical care, vaccinations, and microchips as needed. Once they are cleared, they will be ready for adoption.
The pets will be given medical care, vaccinations, and microchips as needed. Once they are cleared, they will be ready for adoption.
Best pet Halloween costumes of 2022: Is your pup ready for the paw-ty?
Howl-oween is just around the corner.
Howl-oween is just around the corner.