Chicago ordinance being considered to allows dogs in bars

"Everyone in this area has become family and Lemon has become permanent friends with all these little dogs in here," John Walz said.

Chicago's 'Dread Head Cowboy' Adam Hollingsworth due in court on Monday

Last year, 'Dread Head Cowboy' Adam Hollingsworth road his horse on a Chicago Expressway to raise awareness about violence against youth. The horse was badly hurt and seized by Chicago Animal Control.

3 snow leopards die from COVID-19 complications at Nebraska zoo

The zoo made the announcement in a Facebook post Friday, describing the deaths of the three leopards — named Ranney, Everest, and Makalu— as “truly heartbreaking.

PAWS Chicago celebrating 20th Fur Ball

PAWS Chicago is hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year Friday night at the Drake Hotel on the Magnificent Mile.

Florida man who beat, stabbed and stuffed puppy in suitcase sentenced to 10 years in prison

A Florida man accused of beating a pit bull puppy, stabbing him 50 times, and stuffing the dog into a suitcase before leaving him to die will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty.

Owner of kennel where 29 dogs died in fire gets 20 days in jail, 100 hours of community service

"This is a baby step for accountability. Garrett's not sorry. He hasn't said sorry. He doesn't care. He still thinks he's not wrong. He's mad we showed up at every court date," said Kristina Minwegen, whose Pitbull died in the fire.

Bringing home the bacon: Suburban police capture runaway pig

The pig was reunited with the person who is taking care of it after about 15 minutes on the ham -- er, on the lam.

Rescue of stolen French Bulldog 'Bugsy' leads to underground 'puppy chop shop': deputies

“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"

Iowa study: 82.5% of deer tested positive for COVID-19

When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.

PAWS Chicago Medical Center opens in Little Village

The 30,000 square-foot facility has surgical rooms, X-ray facilities, oxygen therapy and 90 isolation rooms and a medical grade ventilation system.

Dog scurries through animal shelter in spider Halloween costume

The Nebraska Humane Society posted a video of a dog running through the facility on Thursday dressed as a spider — along with tips to keep your pets safe this weekend.

PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'

PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”

Snake found in Niles, police looking for owner

Niles police are hoping to identify the owner of a snake found Thursday in the suburbs.