Dogs attack, kill 8-year-old boy near DeLand, sheriff says: 'Tragedy beyond comprehension'
A dog attack has claimed the life of an 8-year-old boy, authorities with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said.
Here are signs that poor air quality may affect your pet
Bad air quality can have a negative impact on people, but pets can be more susceptible to it, and these are the things to be aware of to protect your animal.
Perry the donkey, model for 'Donkey' character in Shrek movies has died
Perry, the donkey that served as the model for “Donkey," a character in the “Shrek” movies, has died. He was 30.
Nova Scotia homeowner interrupts buck snacking on holiday plants: Caught on camera
A Nova Scotia homeowner deterred a hungry buck from enjoying her holiday porch decorations with the help of her security camera.
Virginia zoo welcomes newborn pygmy hippo
A female pygmy hippopotamus at the Metro Richmond Zoo has welcomed a new addition to her family. On December 9, Iris, the mother hippo, gave birth to a healthy female calf after a seven-month gestation period. This marks the third hippo birth at the zoo in the past five years.
Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
Arizona dog found with heartbreaking note from family looks for forever home
A four-year-old lab mix was found with a heartbreaking note from his family, who said they "had no choice" but to leave him at an Arizona Humane shelter in Phoenix.
Rare insects found in South African flower shipment at Dulles Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport intercepted two rare insects in a shipment of flowers from South Africa, officials announced Monday.
Here's a look at the top pet names of 2024
Rover had the top pet names for male and females pets, as well as other unique subcategories such as “It Girl" names, food names, and more.
Ashes of puppy killed in tragic plane crash brought to deceased pilot's family in Virginia
The ashes of a pilot and a puppy killed in a plane crash last month were brought to the pilot's family in Northern Virginia.
2025 TSA Canine Calendar: Meet the dogs
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, if you’re a dog lover.
Video: Playful fox jumps around on slippery, snow-covered car
A man’s car became a fox’s winter playground amid a snowstorm earlier this month.
Woman serves Thanksgiving feast to neighborhood animals
A woman in Ohio served a Thanksgiving feast to the neighborhood animals.
Watch: Adorable cat rescued from drainpipe
The cat was not injured after firefighters removed the animal from the drainpipe.
National Zoo kicks off holiday season with ZooLights
The Smithsonian National Zoo kicked off the holiday season with ZooLights on Friday.
DC’s new pandas enjoy first Washington snowflakes, play in new enclosure
D.C.’s new pair of three-year-old giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, got some play time in last week at their new home at Washington's National Zoo.
What happens when hungry cow won't leave? Hilarious encounter captured on video
A comical video captured in Virginia shows a cow leaning into a car window and licking a laughing woman as she fed it.
Canadian zoo blames human error for gorilla’s tragic death: 'She will be deeply missed by all'
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo in Canada attributed the tragic death of a 2-year-old western lowland gorilla, Eyare, to human error.
Animal shelter asks for help after man surrenders nearly 1,000 mice
The mice are continuing to multiply and the animal shelter is asking for the public’s help.
Wild horse shot, killed; officials offer $19,000 reward for information
Pyrite is the third wild horse to be shot and killed in the Onaqui Herd Management Area over the last 20 months.