Dog rescued after getting stuck in frozen Colorado pond
Firefighters say ‘Daisy’ escaped from her backyard and ended up stuck in an icy pond.
Firefighters say ‘Daisy’ escaped from her backyard and ended up stuck in an icy pond.
Biologists seeing more fish species in Chicago waterways due to reduced pollution
The Shedd Aquarium says that after 50 years of working to reduce the pollution in Chicago’s waterways, they now have definitive proof that the efforts are paying off.
The Shedd Aquarium says that after 50 years of working to reduce the pollution in Chicago’s waterways, they now have definitive proof that the efforts are paying off.
Chicago dog with COVID-19 is first confirmed case in Illinois
It is believed the Chicago pug – named Buster – was infected over the New Year’s holiday while being cared for by a person who became very ill with COVID-19.
It is believed the Chicago pug – named Buster – was infected over the New Year’s holiday while being cared for by a person who became very ill with COVID-19.
Owning a pet may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Home security video shows UPS driver dropping heavy package on top of Florida woman's dog
A South Florida dog owner says her home security camera captured the disturbing moment when a delivery driver dropped a heavy box on top of her dog: "He saw that the dog was there, and he decided that he was still going to throw it," she said. "It's heart-wrenching... It's my dog, that's my family. Like, that can't happen."
A South Florida dog owner says her home security camera captured the disturbing moment when a delivery driver dropped a heavy box on top of her dog: "He saw that the dog was there, and he decided that he was still going to throw it," she said. "It's heart-wrenching... It's my dog, that's my family. Like, that can't happen."
Video: Brentwood police dog rips off young woman's scalp
A woman who had shoplifted from a mall had her scalp torn off by a Brentwood police dog. This story has many disturbing visual elements.
A woman who had shoplifted from a mall had her scalp torn off by a Brentwood police dog. This story has many disturbing visual elements.
Chicago's Wieners Circle hosts 'Walk the Dog Day' celebration
The Wiener Circle on Chicago's North Side celebrated National Walking the Dog Day by inviting all the neighborhood pets over and served up some hot dogs.
The Wiener Circle on Chicago's North Side celebrated National Walking the Dog Day by inviting all the neighborhood pets over and served up some hot dogs.
'Hank the Tank’: 500-pound black bear ransacks Lake Tahoe homes, evades authorities
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
WATCH: Deaf dog saved from euthanasia drives around Daytona Speedway
Looks like Gemma could give pro-NASCAR racers a run for their money one day!
Looks like Gemma could give pro-NASCAR racers a run for their money one day!
One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
Chicago family forced to leave West Side home due to rat infestation
The family has captured multiple videos of the rats inside their home. The problem has gotten so bad, that the mother and her four children have been forced out.
The family has captured multiple videos of the rats inside their home. The problem has gotten so bad, that the mother and her four children have been forced out.
Miraculous recovery for kitten at PAWS Chicago's Medical Center in Little Village
The new Little Village facility is the largest and most advanced hospital for homeless pets in the country.
The new Little Village facility is the largest and most advanced hospital for homeless pets in the country.
Caught on video: Bull charges cyclists during California race
The bicycle ride was hard enough already.
The bicycle ride was hard enough already.
Chicago shelter dog 'Emmy Lou' appears in the Puppy Bowl
“What it shows is that these are great animals, they are not defective, there's nothing wrong with them, they are just great puppies who are looking for homes,” said Anti-Cruelty Society President and CEO Tracy Elliott.
“What it shows is that these are great animals, they are not defective, there's nothing wrong with them, they are just great puppies who are looking for homes,” said Anti-Cruelty Society President and CEO Tracy Elliott.
Azle 7-year-old nearly mauled to death by neighbor's dog
“He kept asking if I was there. He said, ‘Mom, the dog used me as a chew toy, it hurts, it hurts.’”
“He kept asking if I was there. He said, ‘Mom, the dog used me as a chew toy, it hurts, it hurts.’”
Skokie residents debate proposed glass tower of cars that critics say would kill migratory birds
"There's 1000 reasons to oppose this tower. It doesn't belong there. It's going to kill thousands of birds. It's a protected area," said Kim Polka, a Skokie resident who started a petition to stop the tower, which has garnered more than 6800 signatures.
"There's 1000 reasons to oppose this tower. It doesn't belong there. It's going to kill thousands of birds. It's a protected area," said Kim Polka, a Skokie resident who started a petition to stop the tower, which has garnered more than 6800 signatures.
'Woodstock Willie' did not see his shadow — here's what that means
The event Wednesday morning was the 30th since the infamous movie "Groundhog Day," starring Evanston actor Bill Murray.
The event Wednesday morning was the 30th since the infamous movie "Groundhog Day," starring Evanston actor Bill Murray.
100,000 dogs and cats facing euthanasia as people return adopted pets to animal shelters
As folks return to work after spending months working from home, more pets are being sent to animal shelters.
As folks return to work after spending months working from home, more pets are being sent to animal shelters.
Scientists regrow amputated frog legs, leaving hope for humans
Researchers from Tufts and Harvard universities said they were able to regrow a functional frog leg and said the experiment will be tested in mammals next.
Researchers from Tufts and Harvard universities said they were able to regrow a functional frog leg and said the experiment will be tested in mammals next.
Chicago researchers help discover how some bats evolved differently
New research released this week shows how some bats evolved differently, allowing them to echolocate differently.
New research released this week shows how some bats evolved differently, allowing them to echolocate differently.