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A puppy called “too big” finally finds his home—after 14 failed adoptions

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

You’ve heard of “too big to fail,” but is there such a thing as “too big to love?” It certainly seemed to be the case …

Read moreA puppy called “too big” finally finds his home—after 14 failed adoptions

Many breeds of dogs gathered for portrait

These are the most popular dog names of 2022, according to the American Kennel Club

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 by Scripps News

You may hear a lot of people calling for Luna or Max the next time you’re at the dog park. Those were the top names …

Read moreThese are the most popular dog names of 2022, according to the American Kennel Club

Watch this moose drop its antlers in front of a camera

January 26, 2023January 27, 2023 by Scripps News

Did you know that moose shed their antlers? Shedding, or “casting,” occurs each winter when male moose shed their antlers. But even though male cervids …

Read moreWatch this moose drop its antlers in front of a camera

Ralphie, dog up for adoption

Animal shelter posts funny, honest description of adoptable ‘fire-breathing demon’ dog

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

Every year, 3.3 million dogs end up in shelters in the U.S. Dedicated staff and volunteers work hard to get these worthy animals into a …

Read moreAnimal shelter posts funny, honest description of adoptable ‘fire-breathing demon’ dog

World's Oldest Dog Spike

Spike, the new world’s oldest dog, is a Chihuahua who lives on a farm and loves Doritos

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 by Scripps News

TobyKeith has been dethroned as the world’s oldest dog, and another chihuahua mix has taken the title. Guinness World Records has named Spike, who lives …

Read moreSpike, the new world’s oldest dog, is a Chihuahua who lives on a farm and loves Doritos

Zeus, a wolf-dog hybrid, at animal shelter

Wolf-dog hybrid Zeus finds a legal forever home after shelter’s call for help

January 19, 2023January 20, 2023 by Tricia Goss

The Potter League for Animals, a Middleton, Rhode Island-based nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare, recently took in an owner-surrendered canine who truly needed a …

Read moreWolf-dog hybrid Zeus finds a legal forever home after shelter’s call for help

Megalodon tooth at left; Molly Sampson holds tooth she found

A 9-year-old girl found a rare megalodon tooth in Chesapeake Bay—and it’s as big as her hand

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 by Scripps News

Molly Sampson got the Christmas gift of her dreams. The 9-year-old from Maryland wants to be a paleontologist, and she has a special interest in …

Read moreA 9-year-old girl found a rare megalodon tooth in Chesapeake Bay—and it’s as big as her hand

One of the world’s most endangered whales spotted off Florida coast with calf

January 7, 2023January 6, 2023 by WPTV

Residents and visitors on Florida’s Treasure Coast spotted one of the rarest whales in the world this week. A visitor said he was staying at the Turtle …

Read moreOne of the world’s most endangered whales spotted off Florida coast with calf

Walrus on ice floe

This town canceled its New Year’s Eve fireworks to avoid disturbing a walrus named Thor

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 by Kathleen St. John

If a sleeping walrus took a nap during your New Year’s Eve party, would you wake him up? Think about it for a moment if …

Read moreThis town canceled its New Year’s Eve fireworks to avoid disturbing a walrus named Thor

Photographer works to shift perceptions of great white sharks through stunning, face-to-face images

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

How close would you dare to get to a great white shark? Most of us wouldn’t even dip a toe in the water if we …

Read morePhotographer works to shift perceptions of great white sharks through stunning, face-to-face images

The writer's dog, Cash, wears the Halo 2+ smart collar.

Cesar Millan’s high-tech dog collar is $375 off right now

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 by Clint Davis

If you’ve got dogs that love to play outside but don’t want the hassle and expense that comes with fencing in your entire backyard, you …

Read moreCesar Millan’s high-tech dog collar is $375 off right now

Pets for Life helps people care for their pets in ‘veterinary deserts’

December 28, 2022December 27, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Deniece Young’s cat, Mr. Moe, looks pretty good for a 20-year-old. “Check this out! He has his own water bottle in our refrigerator,” she said. …

Read morePets for Life helps people care for their pets in ‘veterinary deserts’

Family reunited with dog that disappeared 6 months ago and found 60 miles away

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 by WXYZ

A Michigan family has been reunited with their dog six months after it went missing. The pup went missing in Ingham County and was finally …

Read moreFamily reunited with dog that disappeared 6 months ago and found 60 miles away

Dog in UK fetches more than 1,000 plastic bottles that his humans will recycle

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 by Anna Weaver

Some dogs fetch, but Scruff the British border collie recycles. This 13-year-old dog from Nuneaton in central England has picked up a new habit that …

Read moreDog in UK fetches more than 1,000 plastic bottles that his humans will recycle

Casper the sheepdog recovering after fighting off 8 coyotes attacking his flock

December 19, 2022December 20, 2022 by Tricia Goss

A dog named Casper is a very, very good boy. The 20-month-old Great Pyrenees lives on a Decatur, Georgia, farm with his owner John Wierwille. …

Read moreCasper the sheepdog recovering after fighting off 8 coyotes attacking his flock

Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney releases song in honor of his late dog, and proceeds go to charity

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 by Anna Weaver

Country singer Kenny Chesney has a soft spot in his heart for rescue dogs. That’s because his own pit bull Ruby, who recently died, was …

Read moreKenny Chesney releases song in honor of his late dog, and proceeds go to charity

10 common habits that can jeopardize your dog’s health

December 10, 2022December 8, 2022 by Newsy

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Lion photo from Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Comedy Wildlife Photography Award winners promote conservation by making you laugh

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 by Tricia Goss

The 2022 winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have been announced, and they couldn’t be funnier or more adorable. The overall winner, titled “Not …

Read moreComedy Wildlife Photography Award winners promote conservation by making you laugh

Bourg family's daughters and golden retriever

Family’s golden retriever protected young sisters who went missing in the woods

December 8, 2022December 9, 2022 by Bridget Sharkey

It is every parent’s worst nightmare: Your kids are outside happily playing in the yard. You turn away for a moment, and when you look …

Read moreFamily’s golden retriever protected young sisters who went missing in the woods

These 5 dog Christmas stockings will have your furry friends wagging their tails with joy

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 by Anna Weaver

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Read moreThese 5 dog Christmas stockings will have your furry friends wagging their tails with joy

These are the most popular dog names of 2022

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 by Tricia Goss

According to a recent American Pet Products Association (APPA) survey, 69 million U.S. households include at least one dog. In addition, an overwhelming 90% of them …

Read moreThese are the most popular dog names of 2022

X-ray of cat found in luggage by TSA

Pet cat discovered in luggage by TSA’s X-ray at the airport

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 by Newsy

Once upon a time, there was a clever cat who thought he was going on a trip from New York to Orlando. However, airport security …

Read morePet cat discovered in luggage by TSA’s X-ray at the airport

Study shows cats know your voice and can tell when you’re talking to them

November 21, 2022November 22, 2022 by Bridget Sharkey | Last updated on 11/22/2022

They say that dogs are man’s best friend, but a new study proves that cats may actually be more loyal BFFs than we realize. Yes, …

Read moreStudy shows cats know your voice and can tell when you’re talking to them

Which Thanksgiving foods you should never feed to your dog

November 18, 2022November 21, 2022 by Newsy

It’s no surprise that most pet owners consider their dogs and cats members of the family. More than 85% of Americans plan to give their …

Read moreWhich Thanksgiving foods you should never feed to your dog

Kira the rescue dog with Busch Turkey Brew

Busch is brewing a turkey-flavored ‘beer’ for dogs for Thanksgiving

November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

After selling out their turkey brew in just 24 hours in 2020, Busch Light is once again helping your furry friend celebrate the holiday season …

Read moreBusch is brewing a turkey-flavored ‘beer’ for dogs for Thanksgiving

Pumuckel, the world's smallest horse, at left

This 20-inch-tall Shetland pony is set to become the world’s smallest horse

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022 by Newsy

Pumuckel is a therapy horse, but not the kind that people ride. Instead, he climbs into his mom’s van and goes on outings to visit …

Read moreThis 20-inch-tall Shetland pony is set to become the world’s smallest horse

Bob the shelter dog goes viral after not being chosen for adoption

November 8, 2022November 9, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

A little shelter dog made a big wave on social media thanks to a video that showed him looking left out at a big adoption …

Read moreBob the shelter dog goes viral after not being chosen for adoption

Príncipe scops owl, a new species of owl

New owl species discovered on tiny African island in Gulf of Guinea

November 5, 2022November 4, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Researchers in west Africa say they believe they’ve discovered a brand-new owl species. The Príncipe scops owl, as it is called, was found on a …

Read moreNew owl species discovered on tiny African island in Gulf of Guinea

Happy couple snuggles their dog

Your pet parenting style really does influence your dog’s behavior, study says

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 by Newsy

Practically any dog owner will tell you that their pet has a unique, distinctive personality. But are those traits the result of nature or nurture? …

Read moreYour pet parenting style really does influence your dog’s behavior, study says

Dogue owner talks to dog customer

San Francisco has an upscale restaurant exclusively for dogs

November 4, 2022November 3, 2022 by Newsy

An upscale eatery in San Francisco, California, has gone to the dogs. Dogue (rhymes with “vogue”) opened in the city’s trendy Mission District in September, …

Read moreSan Francisco has an upscale restaurant exclusively for dogs

A Swiss shepherd dog is dressed as a ghost for Halloween.

Halloween safety tips for pets

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 by Newsy

Halloween can be fun for everyone, including your furry family members. According to a national survey by PetSmart, more than 75% of pet parents plan …

Read moreHalloween safety tips for pets

CDC issues renewed warning on pet bearded dragons linked to salmonella infections

October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are issuing a renewed warning about pet reptiles and pathogens, warning bearded dragon owners of recent salmonella …

Read moreCDC issues renewed warning on pet bearded dragons linked to salmonella infections

A cute chihuahua with his tongue hanging out.

The world’s oldest dog is a Chihuahua named after Toby Keith

October 15, 2022October 17, 2022 by Tricia Goss

In 2001, Florida resident Gisela Shore was smitten by a Chihuahua puppy taken in by the rescue where she volunteers. She had no idea that …

Read moreThe world’s oldest dog is a Chihuahua named after Toby Keith

Sea lion swims underwater

A photographer captured video of a sea lion playing fetch alongside a dog at the beach

October 14, 2022October 26, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

Ever notice that dogs and seals or sea lions seem to have a lot in common? Cute, whiskery faces. Sweet, intelligent eyes. The same playful …

Read moreA photographer captured video of a sea lion playing fetch alongside a dog at the beach

Drymonema "pink meanie" jellyfish

Huge ‘Pink Meanie’ jellyfish are showing up on the Gulf Coast

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 by Tricia Goss

Pink meanies might sound like the name of a high school girl gang from the ’50s, but they are actually a recently discovered type of …

Read moreHuge ‘Pink Meanie’ jellyfish are showing up on the Gulf Coast

Couple hugs happy dog

How to get rid of dog smell from anywhere in your home

October 11, 2022October 10, 2022 by Emily OBrien

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Read moreHow to get rid of dog smell from anywhere in your home

You can still vote for Alaska’s fattest bear in Fat Bear Week 2022

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Fat Bear Week 2022 is well under way, with more than 700,000 votes counted daily for the largest brown bears at the Katmai National Park …

Read moreYou can still vote for Alaska’s fattest bear in Fat Bear Week 2022

Megalodon illustration

Hand-sized megalodon tooth found 10,000 feet down in Pacific Ocean

October 10, 2022October 11, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

Need some nightmare fuel? Deep sea researchers recently discovered a gigantic megalodon tooth while exploring the ocean floor in the Pacific. What’s especially interesting is …

Read moreHand-sized megalodon tooth found 10,000 feet down in Pacific Ocean

Four women were chosen to run Antarctica’s post office and count penguins

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Four women from the United Kingdom will travel south in November for an incredible adventure. However, this extended trip will not involve sipping cocktails on …

Read moreFour women were chosen to run Antarctica’s post office and count penguins

Keep your medium-sized pup cozy this season in these adorable dog sweaters

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 by Anna Weaver

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Read moreKeep your medium-sized pup cozy this season in these adorable dog sweaters

New study finds that dogs can smell when humans are stressed

October 4, 2022October 3, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

No wonder dogs have earned the title of “man’s best friend.” A new study published Sept. 28 in the “Plos One” journal found that our …

Read moreNew study finds that dogs can smell when humans are stressed

Beloved eagle pair in Florida returns to nest to rebuild after Hurricane Ian

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 by WPTV

The Southwest Florida Eagle Cameras (SWFEC) were among many of the properties damaged by Hurricane Ian. With the cameras still offline as of early Oct. …

Read moreBeloved eagle pair in Florida returns to nest to rebuild after Hurricane Ian

Bull Shark swims in Florida

Experts are confirming that the Hurricane Ian ‘street shark’ video is legit

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by Tricia Goss

It seems to happen with every hurricane or tropical storm that makes landfall in the U.S.: A photoshopped image with a story of some sort …

Read moreExperts are confirming that the Hurricane Ian ‘street shark’ video is legit

Mike Ross poses with Ian, a stray cat he rescued from Hurricane Ian in Florida.

Watch as man rescues stray cat stranded in Hurricane Ian’s torrential rain

September 29, 2022September 30, 2022 by Tricia Goss

People aren’t the only ones being endangered by Hurricane Ian, which has battered Florida this week as one of the most powerful storms ever to …

Read moreWatch as man rescues stray cat stranded in Hurricane Ian’s torrential rain

New species Serpentisuchops pfisterae

Researchers identify new ‘Snakey Crocodile-Face’ reptile from Cretaceous period

September 29, 2022October 4, 2022 by Bridget Sharkey

There are few predators more frightening than snakes and crocodiles … but what about a snake-crocodile combo? Although it might sound like a cheesy monster …

Read moreResearchers identify new ‘Snakey Crocodile-Face’ reptile from Cretaceous period

How Miami’s zoo will keep animals safe as it closes for Hurricane Ian

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

While Hurricane Ian isn’t expected to make landfall on South Florida, workers at Zoo Miami are already preparing to keep animals safe in case flooding …

Read moreHow Miami’s zoo will keep animals safe as it closes for Hurricane Ian

Seal that lived in a town’s pond for a week captured after waddling to police station

September 24, 2022September 23, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Last week, citizens of Beverly, Massachusetts, noticed something in their town’s pond. The Boston Globe reported that Shoebert the seal showed up over the weekend …

Read moreSeal that lived in a town’s pond for a week captured after waddling to police station

Spoil your furry friend during Happy Cat Month with these discounted scratching posts

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 by Tricia Goss

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Read moreSpoil your furry friend during Happy Cat Month with these discounted scratching posts

These pumpkin dog treats let your pup enjoy fall flavors too

September 22, 2022September 21, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Fall frenzy is in the air and everywhere. We’ve got our pumpkin spice latte back at Starbucks — even Goldfish crackers have decided to swim …

Read moreThese pumpkin dog treats let your pup enjoy fall flavors too

T-shirt covered in cat and dog hair.

Pet owners swear by this lint roller for getting fur off of furniture and carpet

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 by Tricia Goss

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Read morePet owners swear by this lint roller for getting fur off of furniture and carpet

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, joined by one of her dogs.

Queen Elizabeth had at least 30 corgis, and many descended from her first, Susan

September 9, 2022September 12, 2022 by Marie Rossiter | Last updated on 09/12/2022

Beyond the obvious, deep love she had for family and country, Queen Elizabeth II also had a special place in her heart for dogs. Long …

Read moreQueen Elizabeth had at least 30 corgis, and many descended from her first, Susan

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