Pets and Animals

A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.

Zoo Miami is celebrating a momentous occasion with the recent birth of two sloth bear cubs, marking the first such births in nearly three decades.

Blue Ridge Beef’s recall of three of its pet food products has widened, bringing the number of states where the potentially tainted items were sold to 16.

Molly, who went missing in June, was recently found in a corn field by a farmer who quite literally bumped into her.

A sulcata tortoise in Florida has made a remarkable return home after being missing for over three years. Surprisingly, the tortoise had only traveled five miles from its point of escape.

The horse had been stuck in the pool for several hours before the fire department and animal rescue came to help.

A toothy shark was seen gliding through a school of fish just off the coast of Southampton, New York, on Saturday.

The owner of the boat had been deceased for over a week, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

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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.

Purina issued the first recall last month after 2 dogs exhibited signs of vitamin D toxicity.

The area is home to the elusive Canada lynx. In Maine, lynx are most common in the northern counties, which often experience the most snow in the state.

A 30-year-old purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo has been declared the world’s oldest dog at 30 years and 266 days, Guinness World Records said.

Roscoe, a beagle, went missing from Kansas in 2015. He was found in January 2023 more than 1,300 miles away in Idaho.

The great white shark was 19-feet long, according to witnesses.

An animal care team at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, said the chimpanzee infant was found dead and cradled in his mother Mahale’s arms.

Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.

Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.

There’s good news for people who want to celebrate turkey day with their favorite furry friend.