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.’"
“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.
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.
The 30,000 square-foot facility has surgical rooms, X-ray facilities, oxygen therapy and 90 isolation rooms and a medical grade ventilation system.
Riverside man gets 2 years in prison for slitting puppy's throat, posting videos of torture online
Angel Ramos-Corrales brutalized his 4-month-old puppy named Canelo, breaking its skull and ribs, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney’s office.
Angel Ramos-Corrales brutalized his 4-month-old puppy named Canelo, breaking its skull and ribs, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney’s office.
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.
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.
Popeyes near Eastern Market shut down after viral video shows rats swarming kitchen
You still love that chicken from Popeyes?
You still love that chicken from Popeyes?
Confiscated Hercules Beetle brought to Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo has a new creepy crawler just in time for Halloween!
Brookfield Zoo has a new creepy crawler just in time for Halloween!
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.”
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.
Niles police are hoping to identify the owner of a snake found Thursday in the suburbs.
VIDEO: Bear crashes wedding, unfazed guest continues eating dinner
A video going viral on TikTok shows a bear-y unusual wedding crasher at a reception held over the weekend in Mexico.
A video going viral on TikTok shows a bear-y unusual wedding crasher at a reception held over the weekend in Mexico.
Police K9 who was shot in the head by a murder suspect is home from the veterinary hospital
K9 Riggs tackled the murder suspect and knocked him to the ground, then the murder suspect shot the dog in the head.
K9 Riggs tackled the murder suspect and knocked him to the ground, then the murder suspect shot the dog in the head.
Field Museum hires new curator for reptiles, amphibians
The Field Museum held a creepy show-and-tell Friday, perfect for the Halloween season.
The Field Museum held a creepy show-and-tell Friday, perfect for the Halloween season.
Pumpkins! Brookfield Zoo animals given Halloween treats
LOVE THIS! In the spirit of Halloween, animals at the Brookfield Zoo were given pumpkins this week.
LOVE THIS! In the spirit of Halloween, animals at the Brookfield Zoo were given pumpkins this week.
Tickets go on sale for the popular Lincoln Park ZooLights
The popular Lincoln Park ZooLights display is coming back this fall on Nov. 19.
The popular Lincoln Park ZooLights display is coming back this fall on Nov. 19.
Florida woman spots alligator in clouds
"Proof that Florida man has grown more powerful and can now control the weather," one viewer wrote.
"Proof that Florida man has grown more powerful and can now control the weather," one viewer wrote.
Ball python found at suburban Chicago forest preserve
A snake native to Africa has been removed from a suburban Chicago nature preserve after a visitor found the reptile coiled beneath her car.
A snake native to Africa has been removed from a suburban Chicago nature preserve after a visitor found the reptile coiled beneath her car.
Kane County honors 'beloved' bloodhound who worked for sheriff's office, 'saved countless lives'
RIP to a VERY GOOD DOG: Erin saved countless lives, the sheriff's office said, from finding a lost child on a cold night to helping people who were contemplating suicide.
RIP to a VERY GOOD DOG: Erin saved countless lives, the sheriff's office said, from finding a lost child on a cold night to helping people who were contemplating suicide.
101-year-old woman adopts 19-year-old cat from animal shelter
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.
Couple surprised at airport with stowaway in luggage: their Chihuahua
A Texas couple about to board a flight to Las Vegas was surprised to find their pet Chihuahua had stowed away inside their luggage.
A Texas couple about to board a flight to Las Vegas was surprised to find their pet Chihuahua had stowed away inside their luggage.
Shark bites floating alligator’s foot in wild video
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.