Beloved ostrich at Topeka Zoo dies after swallowing staff member's keys
A beloved ostrich named Karen at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas died after swallowing a staff member's keys.
Kansas zoo announces 5 of their elephants are pregnant: ‘We are extremely excited for 2025’
A Kansas zoo announced that it’s not expecting one, not three, but five elephant calves in 2025.
See it: 'Grumpy' cat shows little gratitude after rescue from tight squeeze
If there were a visual representation of gratitude, it certainly wouldn't resemble this rescued kitty cat.
BARK Air launches luxury airline for dogs
BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.
Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
K-9 officer stabbed in line of duty, recovering at animal hospital
A K-9 officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was stabbed during duty while responding to a report of a suicidal individual armed with a knife on March 29.
As mosquito season nears, Maryland officials encourage early prevention
It’s only early April, but officials with the Maryland Department of Agriculture said it’s already time to start worrying about mosquitoes.
Famous casino cats need new home after closure
The Tropicana casino and hotel in Vegas is being torn down to build a baseball stadium.
'Mountain lion' turns out to be chonky cat, police admit
A large cat seen in a South San Francisco residential area, initially mistaken for a mountain lion, was confirmed by police to be an oversized domestic or feral feline.
Pets and the solar eclipse: What to know
While some abnormal animal behavior has been recorded during eclipses of the past, don’t expect anything unusual from your pets. But there are a few things you can do to make sure they’ll stay safe.
Rabid coyote killed in Montgomery County after 2 people attacked
A rabid coyote that attacked at least two people in Montgomery County was captured and killed last week, county officials say.
Montgomery County looking for mobile crisis response workers to meet mental health needs
Mental health workers have become a bigger part of emergency responses, but currently, there’s a shortage in Montgomery County.
Prince George's County animal shelter accused of euthanizing dogs during 'Strep Zoo' outbreak
Rescue groups are accusing the Prince George's County animal shelter of euthanizing pets and not giving dozens of dogs a chance to live.
Five-legged lamb gets second chance after Mississippi woman opens home and heart for rehabilitation
"It’s the most rewarding thing to give up your time to get an animal the opportunity to live," Natalie Renot said.
Firefighter adopts puppy rescued from house fire
A puppy that survived serious injuries in a house fire found a very special forever home. Now, he'll tour schools to teach the importance of fire safety.
Watch: Dogs cause $3,000 damage trying to reach cat inside car
A Florida woman woke up to find her car damaged by two dogs attempting to reach a cat inside.
First-of-its-kind bill could limit bulldog, pug breeding
The bill wouldn’t single out any specific breeds but aims to limit the intentional breeding of animals that have identical physical deformities that negatively impact their health.
See a baby animal all alone? Here's what to do
With spring officially sprung and temperatures warming up, many animals have a springtime baby boom. What should you do if you see a baby animal that appears to be orphaned or abandoned?
USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Bird flu detected in milk supply from Texas and Kansas cattle
Milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu, U.S. officials said Monday.