Watch: Ukrainian police rescue elderly man's puppy from rubble
Video shared by police in Ukraine shows the heartwarming moment when rescuers pulled a whimpering puppy from a pile of debris, then handed him off to a thankful owner badly injured by Russian shelling.
Video shared by police in Ukraine shows the heartwarming moment when rescuers pulled a whimpering puppy from a pile of debris, then handed him off to a thankful owner badly injured by Russian shelling.
Unsightly deer concerns Coloradoans, wildlife officials respond
A deer with warts all over its body has prompted concerns in one Colorado town.
A deer with warts all over its body has prompted concerns in one Colorado town.
Aurora man charged with shooting neighbor's dog held on $100K bond
An Aurora man accused of shooting a neighbor's dog in the head in front of its owners has been ordered held on a $100,000 bond.
An Aurora man accused of shooting a neighbor's dog in the head in front of its owners has been ordered held on a $100,000 bond.
Most dog owners are improperly feeding their pets, study finds
A recent study shows less than 5% of dog owners are following FDA guidelines when it comes to feeding their pets.
A recent study shows less than 5% of dog owners are following FDA guidelines when it comes to feeding their pets.
Video shows man saving goose from python's coils
The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.
The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.
25-year-old rhinoceros Ricko dies of acute illness at Lincoln Park Zoo
“It is with deep sadness that we share the loss of Ricko,” the Chicago zoo announced in a statement on Facebook.
“It is with deep sadness that we share the loss of Ricko,” the Chicago zoo announced in a statement on Facebook.
PAWS Chicago kicks off Spring Adopt-a-Thon
If social media videos of snuggly dogs and cats aren’t cutting it anymore and you’re ready to try the real thing, the time is now, according to PAWS Chicago, which is hosting its annual Spring Adopt-a-Thon.
If social media videos of snuggly dogs and cats aren’t cutting it anymore and you’re ready to try the real thing, the time is now, according to PAWS Chicago, which is hosting its annual Spring Adopt-a-Thon.
Fox that bit 9 people around Capitol Hill tests positive for rabies; 3 kits euthanized
The wild fox that bit nine people, including a congressman and a reporter on Capitol Hill, has tested positive for rabies.
The wild fox that bit nine people, including a congressman and a reporter on Capitol Hill, has tested positive for rabies.
Teen gorilla at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo getting distracted by visitor's cellphones
Amare, a 16-year-old gorilla at Lincoln Park Zoo, has developed an interest in sitting next to a glass partition where he can glimpse visitor’s cellphones.
Amare, a 16-year-old gorilla at Lincoln Park Zoo, has developed an interest in sitting next to a glass partition where he can glimpse visitor’s cellphones.
Dog sitter refused to return pet to owner, police say
"Patricia agreed, and Jesse took in Scholar," a social media post said. "He initially shared updates with Patricia but then stopped communicating with her. When she tried to get Scholar back, Jesse refused to give her the dog and won't return her calls."
"Patricia agreed, and Jesse took in Scholar," a social media post said. "He initially shared updates with Patricia but then stopped communicating with her. When she tried to get Scholar back, Jesse refused to give her the dog and won't return her calls."
Big crowds for first day of trout fishing at Cook County Forest Preserves in suburban Chicago
More than 4,000 pounds of fish were added to Axehead Lake (Park Ridge), Belleau Lake (Park Ridge), Sag Quarry East (Lemont), Horsetail Lake (Palos Park) and Green Lake (Calumet City).
More than 4,000 pounds of fish were added to Axehead Lake (Park Ridge), Belleau Lake (Park Ridge), Sag Quarry East (Lemont), Horsetail Lake (Palos Park) and Green Lake (Calumet City).
Phoenix woman accused of starving dog to death
Phoenix resident Deanndra Robbins brought her pet to a veterinary clinic after it died, and medical staff rated its body condition as 1 out of 9 - “a skeleton.”
Phoenix resident Deanndra Robbins brought her pet to a veterinary clinic after it died, and medical staff rated its body condition as 1 out of 9 - “a skeleton.”
Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
Birds in Chicago laying eggs earlier due to climate change, research suggests
New research released Friday shows Chicago area birds are changing their nesting habits, and it's connected to the climate crisis.
New research released Friday shows Chicago area birds are changing their nesting habits, and it's connected to the climate crisis.
7-year-old boy pens sweet letters for future adopters of his foster dog
Roman Duncan, 7, wrote a series of letters to Maggie’s "new famuley" [sic] — the one that would eventually adopt the pup Roman and his parents were fostering. Roman wrote, "Maggie is so cute. Maggie loves to play fech [sic] … Maggie is the best dog ever."
Roman Duncan, 7, wrote a series of letters to Maggie’s "new famuley" [sic] — the one that would eventually adopt the pup Roman and his parents were fostering. Roman wrote, "Maggie is so cute. Maggie loves to play fech [sic] … Maggie is the best dog ever."
Dog shot in Humboldt Park by UPS carrier's security guard
A dog was shot by a mail carrier's security guard Monday afternoon in Humboldt Park.
A dog was shot by a mail carrier's security guard Monday afternoon in Humboldt Park.
Dog helps Ukraine’s Emergency Service clear explosive devices
The dog has helped clear dozens of explosive devices since the beginning of the war, which is stretching into the fourth week now.
The dog has helped clear dozens of explosive devices since the beginning of the war, which is stretching into the fourth week now.
Outrageous: Jason Brown, who tortured 7 dogs, is now classified as 'nonviolent,' might get out early
Jason Schilo Brown tortured and chopped up seven dogs. When he was convicted, Nevada said he wouldn't be eligible for parole until 2025. Now the state says that he could get out next month, because the victims were dogs, not people, and dogs are "property." This technicality turns Brown into a "nonviolent" offender in the Nevada system.
Jason Schilo Brown tortured and chopped up seven dogs. When he was convicted, Nevada said he wouldn't be eligible for parole until 2025. Now the state says that he could get out next month, because the victims were dogs, not people, and dogs are "property." This technicality turns Brown into a "nonviolent" offender in the Nevada system.
Goats break into Alabama church
Deputies in Alabama said those responsible for a break-in at a church this week were some real animals.
Deputies in Alabama said those responsible for a break-in at a church this week were some real animals.