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Stories about pets and cute animals.

Abandoned dog found with handwritten note reunites with owner

Abandoned dog found with handwritten note reunites with owner

An animal shelter says a dog that was once abandoned by a homeless family has reunited with them.

January 25, 2023 8:55pm EST
Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions

Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions

People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.

January 25, 2023 10:33am EST
Video: Cat trapped on Ohio interstate rescued by state trooper, good Samaritan

Video: Cat trapped on Ohio interstate rescued by state trooper, good Samaritan

According to Ohio State Highway Patrol, the lucky cat was taken to the Toledo Humane Society and named “Trooper.”

January 24, 2023 8:58pm EST
Video: Michigan volunteers remove Halloween bucket stuck on deer's head for '2 weeks'

Video: Michigan volunteers remove Halloween bucket stuck on deer's head for '2 weeks'

“Lucky has been released from his pumpkin prison,” the rescue group wrote.

January 24, 2023 3:52pm EST
Puppy deemed ‘too big’ finds home after 14 failed adoptions: 'He's perfect'

Puppy deemed ‘too big’ finds home after 14 failed adoptions: 'He's perfect'

A North Carolina animal shelter said three people took the puppy home but returned him.

January 24, 2023 3:27pm EST
Idaho mother attacked, young son killed by pack of dogs

Idaho mother attacked, young son killed by pack of dogs

The four dogs, two rottweilers and two mixed breeds, were put down after the attack.

January 24, 2023 1:29pm EST
Seal repeatedly wanders out of ocean to explore snowy Maine town

Seal repeatedly wanders out of ocean to explore snowy Maine town

Cape Elizabeth Police said the seal was captured and released back into the ocean three times.

January 23, 2023 4:57pm EST
Nearly two-thirds of coral reef sharks threatened with extinction from overfishing as main cause, study finds

Nearly two-thirds of coral reef sharks threatened with extinction from overfishing as main cause, study finds

The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that 59% of the 134 coral-reef associated shark and ray species are being threatened with extinction, making them the most threatened groups found on coral reefs alongside marine mammals.

January 23, 2023 3:46pm EST
Spike, a Chihuahua mix from Ohio, named world's oldest living dog

Spike, a Chihuahua mix from Ohio, named world's oldest living dog

Spike’s owner found him abandoned at a grocery store back in 2009. Today, the world’s oldest living dog enjoys spending time with the grandchildren and indulging in his favorite chips.

January 20, 2023 8:28am EST
PetSmart searching for cat and dog 'chief toy testers,' offering $10,000 each

PetSmart searching for cat and dog 'chief toy testers,' offering $10,000 each

Calling all playful pets: PetSmart is searching for two furry friends to test out new toys and treats while receiving salon treatments and $10,000 compensation each.

January 19, 2023 11:05am EST
Mini horse spotted in car at McDonald's drive-thru

Mini horse spotted in car at McDonald's drive-thru

A tiny horse was spotted waiting patiently in the backseat of a car at a McDonald’s drive-thru.

January 18, 2023 6:10pm EST
Polar bear kills mother, son in Alaska village, state troopers say

Polar bear kills mother, son in Alaska village, state troopers say

Alaska State Troopers say a polar bear has attacked and killed two people in a remote western Alaska village.

January 18, 2023 3:54pm EST
3 grizzly bears in Montana tested positive for bird flu, euthanized last fall

3 grizzly bears in Montana tested positive for bird flu, euthanized last fall

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds, but can also infect humans. The virus is highly contagious and can be deadly.

January 18, 2023 2:13pm EST
Scorpion found in bananas turned into learning moment for students

Scorpion found in bananas turned into learning moment for students

Cafeteria workers were shocked when the scorpion fell into the metal tub being used for washing the bananas.

January 17, 2023 7:09pm EST
Possible wolf-dog hybrid finds new home in Vermont

Possible wolf-dog hybrid finds new home in Vermont

“And we promise once the DNA comes back, we will let you all know the results,” The Potter League For Animals said.

January 16, 2023 7:08pm EST
Dog struggles to survive shooting that left owner dead: ‘We need another miracle’

Dog struggles to survive shooting that left owner dead: ‘We need another miracle’

The shooting happened inside a Virginia home. A shelter said the dog was found clinging to life 20 hours later.

January 16, 2023 2:08pm EST
Kansas City Zoo says oldest polar bear in US captivity dies

Kansas City Zoo says oldest polar bear in US captivity dies

The 33-year-old animal, named “Berlin,” lived at the zoo for a decade.

January 14, 2023 4:53pm EST
‘Trail of blood’ leads New Mexico officers to Bengal tiger

‘Trail of blood’ leads New Mexico officers to Bengal tiger

Officers were initially responding to a shooting before they spotted blood leading to another home.

January 11, 2023 3:36pm EST
Animal shelter receives dozens of applications to adopt dog ‘Zeus’ — who may also be part wolf

Animal shelter receives dozens of applications to adopt dog ‘Zeus’ — who may also be part wolf

“Zeus is not your average dog next door,” Potter League Family told FOX Television Stations.

January 10, 2023 9:41pm EST
Heartwarming video: Doggy ‘daycare’ bus in Alaska goes viral on TikTok

Heartwarming video: Doggy ‘daycare’ bus in Alaska goes viral on TikTok

“I’ve always wanted a bus for my clients,” Mo Thompson told FOX Television stations. The video has already garnered more than 50 million views on TikTok.

January 10, 2023 12:41pm EST
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