New Yorkers are used to seeing impressive sights along the Hudson River. There’s the Statue of Liberty standing watch in the waters between New York …
Read moreA humpback whale was spotted in New York City’s Hudson River
An Idaho couple who raises chickens decided the typical, garden-variety coop just wouldn’t be good enough for their flock. Why just build a home out …
Read moreCouple built their chickens a coop that looks just like a UFO
Have you got your Santa Claus hat ready for the holidays? What about the smallest creatures in your life — will they be properly decked …
The Niagara County SPCA says the officer who helped rescue an abused puppy will be adopting the puppy. Officials say 6-month-old Hemi was seized from …
Read moreAbused puppy to be adopted by officer who rescued him
Cat-lovers will go to great lengths to keep their furry friends happy, and now there is even a human bed that was designed with feline …
Dogs are known as “man’s best friend” and are typically thought of as our cute and cuddly companions. However, these amazing animals have proven time …
Read moreMilitary dog with prosthetic paws was given a medal for his service
For one military veteran, one of the best ways he’s found to honor those who’ve served is with man’s best friend. Joel Rockey served as …
Read moreNonprofit pairs military veterans with senior dogs in need of a home
While many of us love the holidays, we don’t necessarily love the freezing temperatures that come with this magical time of year. That includes the …
A tiny owl made an unexpected journey when she was caught up in the Norway Spruce destined to become one of New York’s iconic landmarks: …
Read moreWorker transporting the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree found a tiny owl inside
Things aren’t looking good for hedgehogs in the U.K. The prickly species was recently added to the endangered species list after their number fell from …
Read moreUK resort has a mini ‘holiday park’ for hedgehogs to hibernate
When Kate Olson lost her beloved dog Walter over a year ago, she was devastated. The New Hampshire resident was visiting relatives in Arnold, Missouri …
Read moreDog reunites with owner after a year lost in the woods
A famous dog now has not only one but two public statues honoring his work and his unwavering loyalty. Sully the service dog, who helped …
Read moreGeorge H. W. Bush’s former service dog got a new bronze statue
Two friends looking for a moment of natural wonder got the scare of a lifetime while whale-watching off the coast of California earlier this month. …
Read moreVideo captures kayakers’ very close encounter with a humpback whale
Approximately 470 folks live in the Kentucky hamlet of Rabbit Hash, but it’s the furry and feathered inhabitants who run the place. Named after the …
Read moreFrench bulldog elected mayor of Kentucky town in landslide victory
It’s not a case of “Who let the dogs out?” but who let them in at a Cancun animal rescue. When Hurricane Delta threatened the Cancun …
Read moreMan brought 300 dogs home to protect them from hurricane
Many dogs have called the White House home throughout the years, but Major the German shepherd will be the first shelter pup to reside at …
Read moreBiden family’s dog Major will be first-ever shelter dog in the White House
Voters in Denver recently overturned a 30-year ban on pit bulls in the city. While the election results won’t be certified until later this month, …
Read moreVoters repealed Denver’s decades-old ban on owning pit bulls
Researchers at the Powdermill Nature Reserve at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Rector, Pennsylvania, have discovered a rare songbird that is half-female, half-male. …
If you’ve ever shared your living space with a cat, you’ll know that they’ll go wherever they want to go, whether you’re on board or …
Read moreShop owner installed a glass ceiling for his cats and the photos are hilarious
There’s a new addition at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World, and it’s great news for the fight to save endangered species. …
Read moreDisney’s Animal Kingdom just welcomed an endangered baby white rhino
A new baby boy recently joined the gorilla family at the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston after a rare cesarean-section delivery. Mother gorilla, Kiki, had …
Maki the elderly ring-tailed lemur from San Francisco Zoo has received his 15 minutes of fame — and every second of it was well deserved, …
Read moreSan Francisco Zoo’s stolen lemur was found by 5-year-old boy
Florida residents and visitors might expect to see the occasional alligator on a golf course or beach and perhaps even lizards falling from trees now …
Read moreA huge, record-breaking python was caught in Florida
If you have a four-legged friend of the feline variety, odds are you experience a tipped-over Christmas tree or destroyed decoration at least once each …
After years of few humpback whale sightings around New York, the city is seeing a surge of the aquatic mammals. In 2011, fewer than five …
Read moreHumpback whales are making a comeback around New York City
We all love a happy news story — and it’s even better when it involves animals. When a superhero is involved, well … that’s the …
Read moreChris Hemsworth is helping to bring Tasmanian devils back to Australia
Dogs, pigeons, horses and a cat have all received Britain’s top civilian award for animal bravery. But never before a rat — until now. Magawa, …
Read moreRat was trained to sniff out landmines and was given a tiny gold medal for his bravery
Dogs have amazing noses that can detect cancer and even smell an oncoming epileptic seizure. So not long after it became clear that COVID-19 had …
Read moreCOVID-sniffing dogs are being used to screen passengers at airports
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new addition: a baby giraffe! In the wee hours of Tuesday, Sept. 22, a baby female Masai giraffe was born …
Russian scientists discovered the full carcass of a now-extinct species of bear earlier this month, its snout locked in a snarl after millennia in the …
Read moreScientists found a fully intact carcass of an Ice Age cave bear
If you’re a kid and you want to convince your parents to get you something major, you’d better come prepared. That’s exactly what one little …
Read moreA little girl made a PowerPoint presentation to convince her parents to get her a cat
As a pup parent, you may want to spoil your good boy or girl with a variety of chews and toys. But, when you’re perusing …
Read moreVet’s viral video shows popular pet products that could be dangerous
If you’re a cat-lover, then you likely know that cats can make pretty much anything into a bed. A cardboard box, a pile of clean …
Read morePeople are upcycling vintage TV sets into cozy cat beds
Some people would do practically anything for their cats. Put on a TV show just for them? Buy them an airplane? Invest in a luxury cat hammock? …
Read morePeople are petting their cats with wet toothbrushes to mimic grooming
Affordable veterinary care is always important, but it is especially so right now, with the pandemic leading to a surge in pet adoptions as well …
Read moreMiranda Lambert is raising funds to cover vet bills during the pandemic
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Read moreCat lovers can buy a hoodie with a special pouch to hold their fur baby
There are plenty of things to enjoy about the Halloween season — movies, candy, you name it. But the very best part? The costumes, of course! …
Read morePetco has matching Halloween costumes for pets and their owners
Meena Kumar has loved dogs since she was a toddler, and now the 14-year-old San Jose, California, resident has raised $14,000 to help senior dogs …
Read moreAn adopted teen raised $14,000 to help senior dogs find forever homes
Prepare yourself for a cuteness overload: On Aug. 26, a brand-new koala joey emerged from its mom’s pouch at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and it’s …
Read moreCleveland Zoo welcomes first koala joey in 10 years
A reunion between pet and owner could paw-ssibly warm your heart and bring hope. A man in Bangor, Maine, went to an animal shelter in …
Read moreMan finds beloved lost cat while looking for new pet
Fall is quickly approaching and that means one thing: It’s time to figure out your Halloween costume. And buy lots of candy, of course. While …
Read morePetSmart’s latest pet Halloween costume collection is out and it’s adorable
A rescue cat has ended up with a very famous owner, and it’s all because of its name. Because who better to adopt a cat …
Read moreDennis Quaid adopted a shelter cat named Dennis Quaid
The Cincinnati, Ohio, zoo’s latest exhibit, the Australian-themed Roo Valley, will allow guests to walk right alongside hopping kangaroos when it opens Aug. 18. When …
Let’s face it — the cloth face covering is the must-have accessory for 2020 that nobody could have predicted. The Centers for Disease Control and …
In 2018, a Puget Sound orca whale named Tahlequah made international headlines after carrying her dead calf for 17 days and over 1,000 miles in …
Read moreThe orca who carried her dead calf for 1,000 miles is pregnant again
On July 21, New York joined the growing number of states who have banned retail pet sales. The State Senate voted in favor of a …
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There’s a lot to love about summer, but mosquitoes are one seasonal nuisance most people could do without. If you’d like to keep mosquitoes out …
Read more5 ways to attract dragonflies to your yard to help eliminate mosquitoes
The U.S. Air Force Academy just introduced its new mascot via social media. The academy said the female gyrfalcon will be named later this year …
Read moreU.S. Air Force Academy just introduced a new mascot
Are you suffering from Zoom fatigue? You’re not alone. Since the global pandemic first struck, millions of people have had to use video chat platforms …
Read moreYou can have a shelter pet join your next Zoom meeting
Australia recently survived a horrifying season of wildfires — the worst one ever, according to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service. But at one …
Read moreAustralian wildlife park welcomes first koala joey born since wildfires