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.
Watch this adorable rescued sea otter show off her basketball skills: 'Clam dunk!'
Sweet video shared by the Oregon Zoo shows Juno the rescue sea otter proudly dunking the ball, playing catch and twirling for her trainers.
Rambo, the injured Ukrainian war dog, gets a new start with Hungarian police
A German shepherd wounded during a rocket attack in northeastern Ukraine is now training with the police department in Hungary's capital.
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.
Here are the US cities, states where mail carriers are bit by dogs the most
More than 3,500 Postal Service workers were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail in 2022, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
Connecticut bakery workers left terrified after hungry black bear barges in, steals 60 cupcakes
Video shows the bear dragging a container of cupcakes from the bakery garage into the parking lot. The animal ate 60 cupcakes in total.
These US states prefer dogs over cats: new report
Which states are more into dogs than cats? Instacart shares its insights.
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."
Watch: Rescuers save small dog trapped in rubble following earthquake in Turkey
The seires of earthquakes that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria earlier this month has so far killed more than 46,000 people.
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.
‘Fire-breathing demon’ dog looks for forever home after being returned 3 times
A New York state animal shelter described the Frenchie as "a whole jerk- not even half.”
Pig who ‘looked cold’ gets lift from Alaska officers
Officers said the best part was the pig’s name, Elvis Pigsley.
Watch: Service dog that inspired PAWS Act for veterans honored on her final flight
Kaya, a military service dog, was the inspiration behind the PAWS Act, signed into law in 2021
Oldest living mouse in human care awarded Guinness World record
A tiny California mouse now has a big title after winning a Guinness World Records title for longevity.
Puppy Bowl XIX will feature 122 puppies from 67 shelters, referee says: ‘They’re all stars’
“Puppies will always give you a surprise,” Dan Schachner, Puppy Bowl’s referee, told FOX Television Stations.
Purina dog food recalled; could cause vomiting, kidney failure
Purina says two dogs who ate the recalled brands became ill and showed signs of vitamin D toxicity.