Pennsylvania emotional support alligator is up for 'America's Favorite Pet'
WallyGator, an emotional support alligator from York, Pennsylvania, is in the lead for America’s Favorite Pet Animal Kingdom, a new pet popularity contest
Dogs can cry tears of joy when reunited with owner, study finds
Researchers have found another reason why the bond between humans and dogs is so special.
‘A good sign’: 1st sea turtle nest spotted on Mississippi beach in 4 years
After destructive hurricanes, an oil spill, and other traumatic events, it appears sea turtles are coming back to the Mississippi coast.
Missing dogs found bound with rope, shot in the head: ‘Inhumane, barbaric’
Logan Lank said his dogs went missing last month and were found dead underneath a bridge in Iowa.
Cincinnati Zoo's Fiona the hippo gets a sibling
The new calf weighs at least twice as much as Fiona did and is already walking.
Killer whales hunt 9-foot great white shark in drone video
One scientist called this "one of the most incredible pieces of natural history ever captured on film."
Virginia woman discovers snake inside bag of popcorn at grocery store
The Virginia woman snapped photos of the reptile that she says was a rat snake.
Fancy Feast opens restaurant for humans with cat-inspired dishes
Cat lovers and owners will have a chance to try feline-inspired meals at a new pop-up restaurant in New York.
'DOGust 1st' is the universal birthday for pets adopted from shelter
Shelter workers can generally estimate a dog's age, but often don’t know the precise date of when the animal was born.
Cats classified as 'invasive alien species' by respected scientific institute
The criteria for including domestic cats among alien invasive species, “are 100% met by the cat,” the biologist said.
Puppy rescued by firefighters after its head gets stuck in wheel
"This definitely gets filed in the puppies do the darndest things category," the Tennessee fire department said in a social media post.
Bus driver keeps her cool as deer comes barreling through windshield
Oh, dear. A bus driver in Lawton, Oklahoma, kept her cool after a deer went flying through the windshield one morning.
See why countless jellyfish are invading Israeli sea
Video shows swarms of jellyfish covering the waters, but authorities say it’s posing a nuisance and danger.
Watch: Endless sea of crickets overrun Idaho highway
The blanket of bugs not only creates slick spots on highways but they also can devour crops in the area.
Salmonella outbreak in 11 states linked to these illegal pets
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Several dog treats recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
A North Carolina-based company is recalling certain dog treats after samples of the product tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria.
Veterinarians grappling with national pet blood shortage
BluePearl Pet Hospitals in the Charleston, South Carolina, area say they only get about a third of the donations they’d like. When they don’t have enough blood — that leads to tough situations.
US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ catch: Tennessee teen reels in rare white catfish
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
Un'can'ny resemblance: See why Pringles wants this spider renamed
It’s a signature mustache that any snack food lover can spot.