World's Ugliest Dog crowned in Petaluma

Scooter, a Chinese Crested, was the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, held in Petaluma Friday. The 7-year-old pup with wispy hair, deformed hind legs, and a hanging tongue narrowly escaped being euthanized after he was born.

How to protect your pet when wildfire smoke creates poor air quality

Microscopic particles from wildfire smoke can cause serious health problems for animals, sometimes causing more harm than in humans, experts say.

Why do dogs panic during storms? Here's how to help your best friend weather their fear

Preventative measures can greatly help dogs suffering from thunderstorm phobia, preventing them from phobic behaviors such as trembling, hiding, ripping up couch cushions, or barking up a storm.

Alligator found in NYC park with swallowed bathtub stopper dies, zoo says

“This was a tragic case of animal abuse," the Bronx Zoo said of the alligator, which was found suffering from severe weight loss, anemia, and other conditions.

Dog goes viral for uncanny resemblance to Snoopy

The Mini Sheepadoodle has become an internet sensation thanks to her resemblance to Snoopy. The pup’s features are nearly identical to the cartoon dog, including a white face and muzzle, oblong face, round black nose and floppy black ears.

Watch: Twin tiger cubs emerge from their den for the first time

The twin tiger cubs, named Alif and Raya, engaged in some "playful rough and tumble." Sumatran tigers are critically endangered and just 350 remain in the wild, experts say.

Toddler drops bottle near orangutan at LA Zoo: Watch what happens next

CaShawnna Wright shared video of the incident with the text “my son dropped his bottle near the orangutans at the zoo, watch what happens next."

Spencer, beloved Boston Marathon dog, dies after cancer battles

Spencer was known to hold a “Boston Strong” flag along the marathon route for the past nine years as runners passed by.