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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.