'Rabbit madness': Suburban animal shelter is overrun with rabbits

DuPage County Animal Services noted that shelters used to just "euthanize overpopulation away without the public carrying any of the burdens of grief," but they don't do that any more. In fact, they have only euthanized two rabbits (for medical reasons) out of the 209 they have received so far this year.

Woodridge man found guilty of animal cruelty in fire that killed 29 dogs

During an investigation into the fire, authorities learned that numerous dogs were mistreated and suffered puncture wounds, lacerations, abrasions, weight loss, muscle wasting and dehydration.

2 dogs accused of multiple attacks in Chicago suburbs have bitten again, police say

The two dogs accused of attacking multiple people and pets in suburban Chicago are now accused of a third attack — and would be put down Wednesday night.

Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says

The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.

Suburban community attempts Guinness World Record for Largest Dog Wedding Ceremony

160 dogs participated in a dog wedding ceremony on Saturday morning in Villa Park, Illinois. The effort was meant to overtake the Guinness Book of World Records record for 178 dogs “married” on the same day that was set in 2007 in Littleton, Colorado.

Marvel actor Dave Bautista adopts neglected puppy from Tampa shelter

A neglected puppy who needed surgery after she was found with a metal chain embedded in her neck now has a real-life superhero as her new "dad": Marvel actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.

'Goodbye kisses': Animal hospital lets dogs taste chocolate before being put to sleep

An animal hospital in Alabama is tugging on the heartstrings of pet owners everywhere with their now-viral post, showing how they provide a moment of comfort to dogs at the end of their life.

Two dogs involved in attack in Palatine have now attacked woman and dog in Elmwood Park, lawyer says

After the dogs killed another dog and injured 2 people in Palatine, a judge said the owner had to get them out of town. Now a dog owner in Elmwood Park thinks she and her dog have been attacked by those same two dogs that were kicked out.

Fire at Georgetown pet boarding-facility kills all 75 animals inside

Despite the quick response time from GFD, all 75 dogs inside the Ponderosa Pet Resort in Georgetown, Texas died from smoke inhalation.

Deer spotted roaming the streets of Englewood: 'Beware of Bambi'

'BEWARE OF BAMBI': A deer was seen roaming the streets of Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. It was last seen near 67th and Wood.

Pet dog shot dead: Suburban Chicago man will not face charges for shooting Ludwig

The prosecutor says that Hal Phipps reasonably feared for his life when he shot Ludwig, that witnesses reported hearing aggressive barks, and that a previous attack had led Phipps to consider Ludwig dangerous.

Brookfield Zoo improving dolphins' lives

Brookfield Zoo is making some changes in how they care for dolphins — following a multi-year, global research study.

Woolly mammoth resurrection? Scientists say it's in process

Funding for the project reportedly comes from investors ranging from Climate Capital to Winklevoss twins.