Pets and Animals

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first of its kind, once-yearly shot designed to protect dogs from fleas and ticks for up to a year.

Moo Deng, the world’s favorite pygmy hippo, just turned 1, and thousands of fans from across the globe traveled to Thailand to celebrate with her.

A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.

Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.

The federal government plans to combat flesh-eating maggots threatening U.S. livestock by dropping millions of sterile flies from airplanes over Texas and Mexico.

The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.

With summer in full swing, pet owners need to limit the time their furry friends spend outdoors and know the signs of heatstroke.

Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.

When Pasadena Animal Control officers arrived at the home, they found 70 chihuahuas in extremely bad condition.

Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue was bringing 11 dogs to new homes when their van caught fire.

The Hortmans were big on community service before their tragic and untimely deaths.

Some of the breeds of the rescued dogs included Pomeranians, Yorkshire terriers and “doodle" mixes.

Do you have a plan in place for your pet this hurricane season? If not, don't worry, the Houston Humane Society can help.

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is hoping the public can help find those responsible for the death and cruelty of a horse.

Ed the pet zebra made quite a splash in his new town, running away a day after his arrival. Video shows him being airlifted by helicopter after he was found Sunday.

Video shows a Keokuk police officer responding to a call for a burglary - only the culprit was a deer who was desperately seeking an exit.

We've all heard about hospice for people, but what about hospice for pets?

A large new study finds that early-life exposure to dogs may reduce the genetic risk of developing eczema in children, offering more evidence of the health benefits of having a pet.

As hurricane season begins, having a plan to keep your pets safe during the severe weather is very important.