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Nearly 80 dogs killed in fire at rural Arkansas 'puppy mill'

Nearly 80 dogs killed in fire at rural Arkansas 'puppy mill'

Of the 73 dogs that lived, many are suffering from skin mites and other health issues, officials said.

May 18, 2022 12:02pm EDT
Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer

Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer

“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.

May 17, 2022 12:39pm EDT
Coast Guard rescues dog who fell overboard in North Carolina

Coast Guard rescues dog who fell overboard in North Carolina

The crew aboard a boat in the area received a report of a vessel that had lost their dog overboard.

May 16, 2022 6:33pm EDT
Animal Society offers $5K reward after puppy shot in foot, cat shot in spine

Animal Society offers $5K reward after puppy shot in foot, cat shot in spine

Veterinarians said both animals suffered severe injuries, and the cat’s prognosis is poor.

May 15, 2022 9:05pm EDT
Nashville Zoo welcomes 1st spotted fanaloka born in U.S.

Nashville Zoo welcomes 1st spotted fanaloka born in U.S.

The Nashville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a pup you've probably never heard of.

May 14, 2022 5:50pm EDT
Why birds sing in the spring

Why birds sing in the spring

Day length, sunlight and instinct give the birds their seasonal cue

May 14, 2022 1:28pm EDT
‘Lost puppy’ rescued by family turns out to be baby coyote

‘Lost puppy’ rescued by family turns out to be baby coyote

“He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified him as a lost puppy,” the Cape Wildlife Center shared on social media.

May 6, 2022 3:26pm EDT
Dog's personality may not be related to its breed, research finds

Dog's personality may not be related to its breed, research finds

Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is truly an individual.

April 29, 2022 7:32am EDT
'All we can do is pray': Prized horses buried in snow during North Dakota's historic blizzard

'All we can do is pray': Prized horses buried in snow during North Dakota's historic blizzard

"There's nowhere else to put them. They're just going to have to weather it. I got to just pray … this is bad," Hollie Wilson said after a blizzard left seven of her horses shivering uncontrollably for three days.

April 15, 2022 7:23pm EDT
Rescued puppy found with burnt plastic in fur to be fostered by firefighter

Rescued puppy found with burnt plastic in fur to be fostered by firefighter

The puppy had burnt plastic all over his body and face before firefighters rescued him from the burning debris.

April 14, 2022 6:45pm EDT
Most dog owners are improperly feeding their pets, study finds

Most dog owners are improperly feeding their pets, study finds

A recent study shows less than 5% of dog owners are following FDA guidelines when it comes to feeding their pets.

April 10, 2022 4:57pm EDT
Dogs’ faces evolved to improve human connection, study shows

Dogs’ faces evolved to improve human connection, study shows

Scientists believe man’s best friend developed those caring, “puppy-dog eyes” over time as a way to communicate and show empathy.

April 6, 2022 2:07pm EDT
Help needed: Ukrainian zoo continues evacuations after shelling amid Russian invasion

Help needed: Ukrainian zoo continues evacuations after shelling amid Russian invasion

Feldman Ecopark appears to be continuing evacuation efforts and has asked for donations that will not only help rescue the animals and find temporary homes and care but assist in humanitarian efforts as well.

April 5, 2022 5:57pm EDT
Invasive ‘jumping worms’ spreading across US

Invasive ‘jumping worms’ spreading across US

The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.

April 5, 2022 2:37pm EDT
Buddy the cat heading to foster care after ‘miraculous’ recovery from dog attack

Buddy the cat heading to foster care after ‘miraculous’ recovery from dog attack

Buddy the cat is heading to a foster home where he'll continue to receive care weeks after authorities say he was attacked by two dogs when their owners, two young boys, let go of their leashes.

April 1, 2022 12:10pm EDT
John Travolta’s son adopts Oscars pup held by Jamie Lee Curtis during Betty White tribute

John Travolta’s son adopts Oscars pup held by Jamie Lee Curtis during Betty White tribute

Jamie Lee Curtis advocated for Mac and Cheese, a rescue puppy from Paw Works, during a tribute for the late Betty White at the Oscars on Sunday but little did she know, Mac and Cheese would find her fur-ever home sooner than expected.

March 29, 2022 9:05pm EDT
Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas

Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas

Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.

March 29, 2022 6:41pm EDT
Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say

Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say

The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.

March 29, 2022 3:00pm EDT
Mother Nature helps man snag 140-pound record-monster in Missouri lake

Mother Nature helps man snag 140-pound record-monster in Missouri lake

An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.

March 26, 2022 1:55pm EDT
National Puppy Day: Top dog names, adopted breeds by state

National Puppy Day: Top dog names, adopted breeds by state

In honor of National Puppy Day, Top Data has revealed the top names and adopted breeds by state.

March 23, 2022 9:07pm EDT
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