North Aurora police shoot dog that attacked child in western suburb
Police shot a dog that attacked a child Thursday afternoon in North Aurora.
Police shot a dog that attacked a child Thursday afternoon in North Aurora.
Aurora pet owners can get ticketed if dog barks for more than 15 minutes at a time under new law
If your dog is barking for any more than 15 minutes at a time between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., you could get a ticket!
If your dog is barking for any more than 15 minutes at a time between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., you could get a ticket!
Hernando woman shoots 2 dogs with BB gun nearly 200 times for trying to dig under fence, deputies say
A Spring Hill woman has been arrested on multiple counts of animal cruelty after deputies say she used a gas-powered BB gun to shoot her dogs as they tried to dig under a fence to get out of her yard.
A Spring Hill woman has been arrested on multiple counts of animal cruelty after deputies say she used a gas-powered BB gun to shoot her dogs as they tried to dig under a fence to get out of her yard.
Dog tethered to fire hydrant with heartbreaking note goes up for adoption
The dog seen abandoned and tethered to a fire hydrant in Wisconsin in a viral image is now going up for adoption.
The dog seen abandoned and tethered to a fire hydrant in Wisconsin in a viral image is now going up for adoption.
Cat accused of trespassing wins $125,000 settlement, owner calls for policy changes
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
Photos: Mother goose returns to Peoples Gas facilities in Chicago just in time for Mother's Day
This year, she has seven new goslings!
This year, she has seven new goslings!
‘Lost puppy’ rescued by family turns out to be baby coyote
“He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified him as a lost puppy,” the Cape Wildlife Center shared on social media.
“He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified him as a lost puppy,” the Cape Wildlife Center shared on social media.
Dog tied to hydrant; Wisconsin Humane Society's compassionate response
A Wisconsin Humane Society Facebook post on Thursday morning, May 5 is evoking a strong emotional response – and shining light on a dog now known as Baby Girl.
A Wisconsin Humane Society Facebook post on Thursday morning, May 5 is evoking a strong emotional response – and shining light on a dog now known as Baby Girl.
Buffalo Grove police welcome new therapy dog 'Gus'
The Buffalo Grove Police Department has grown by four legs. They are welcoming a new therapy dog to the force.
The Buffalo Grove Police Department has grown by four legs. They are welcoming a new therapy dog to the force.
Search underway for 'extremely dangerous' coyote that attacked Dallas 2-year-old
A 2-year-old child is in critical condition at the hospital after being attacked by a coyote in Dallas. Game wardens are now actively searching for the animal. The coyote is considered extremely dangerous.
A 2-year-old child is in critical condition at the hospital after being attacked by a coyote in Dallas. Game wardens are now actively searching for the animal. The coyote is considered extremely dangerous.
Milwaukee dog daycare takes heat over social media videos
A Milwaukee dog daycare is getting heat for how it treats animals. But the owner of the daycare says the edited videos on social media do not show the whole story.
A Milwaukee dog daycare is getting heat for how it treats animals. But the owner of the daycare says the edited videos on social media do not show the whole story.
Alabama woman killed by dogs while investigating dog attack, owner arrested: sheriff
Brandy Dowdy owned pack of dogs that killed Alabama Department of Public Health employee
Brandy Dowdy owned pack of dogs that killed Alabama Department of Public Health employee
Philadelphia family adopts dog of local woman with terminal brain cancer
A local family was selected from hundreds of applicants to adopt the dog of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman.
A local family was selected from hundreds of applicants to adopt the dog of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman.
Dog leaps from window to escape burning Berks County home
Heart wrenching video captured the moment a family dog leapt from a second-story window in order to escape a burning home in Berks County. A second dog and a cat were also found safe. One of the family's cats is still missing, authorities say.
Heart wrenching video captured the moment a family dog leapt from a second-story window in order to escape a burning home in Berks County. A second dog and a cat were also found safe. One of the family's cats is still missing, authorities say.
Dog fighting cancer rescues orphan otter pup from St. Croix River
An otterly amazing story.
An otterly amazing story.
Steve Ross, director of Lincoln Park Zoo center for apes, dead at 52
Steve Ross, director of Lincoln Park Zoo’s center for apes and a well-respected primatologist, died unexpectedly Wednesday at 52.
Steve Ross, director of Lincoln Park Zoo’s center for apes and a well-respected primatologist, died unexpectedly Wednesday at 52.
Warning issued for bird lovers as avian flu spreads across Illinois
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is asking people to hold off from using bird feeders and bird baths until the end of May to help stop the spread of bird flu.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is asking people to hold off from using bird feeders and bird baths until the end of May to help stop the spread of bird flu.
Women denied by Uber, Lyft over service dogs
Joy Simmons lost much of her eyesight to a brain tumor and is legally blind. But she’s been having issues with Uber and Lyft drivers denying rides.
Joy Simmons lost much of her eyesight to a brain tumor and is legally blind. But she’s been having issues with Uber and Lyft drivers denying rides.
Piping plover Monty makes his return to Montrose Beach
Chicago's favorite lovebird is back at Montrose Beach.
Chicago's favorite lovebird is back at Montrose Beach.
Illinois officials urge residents not to use bird feeders, baths amid avian flu outbreak
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says to cease using bird feeders and baths through May 31 until the avian flu infections subside.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says to cease using bird feeders and baths through May 31 until the avian flu infections subside.


















