Special dogs now care for veterans
With a virtual epidemic of suicides among veterans, the Department of Defense is helping fund a pilot program to see if specially-trained service dogs can help.
With a virtual epidemic of suicides among veterans, the Department of Defense is helping fund a pilot program to see if specially-trained service dogs can help.
Harriet shields hatching eaglet from camera's view
Sometime before 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, an eaglet hatched in the Southwest Florida eagle's nest.
Sometime before 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, an eaglet hatched in the Southwest Florida eagle's nest.
Officer crawls across partially frozen pond to rescue dog
A New Jersey police officer crawled across a partially frozen pond to save a dog that had fallen through the ice and couldn't crawl out.
A New Jersey police officer crawled across a partially frozen pond to save a dog that had fallen through the ice and couldn't crawl out.
Cat heading home to Georgia after cross-country hitchhiking trip
It was quite a big journey for such a small cat, but "Kitty Bitty" is finally heading home just in time for Christmas.
It was quite a big journey for such a small cat, but "Kitty Bitty" is finally heading home just in time for Christmas.
Elves make surprise puppy, kitten deliveries for Christmas
Families who decided it was the right time to adopt a puppy arranged for elves to make Christmas deliveries, surprising the young ones in their households.
Families who decided it was the right time to adopt a puppy arranged for elves to make Christmas deliveries, surprising the young ones in their households.
Keep your pets safe by keeping them away from the holiday human food
Americans eat close to 7,000 calories on Christmas Day alone. With all that food around, it is important that humans remain the only ones ingesting it. Chances are you will encounter a pet in your home or elsewhere that will gladly help you clear your plate.
Americans eat close to 7,000 calories on Christmas Day alone. With all that food around, it is important that humans remain the only ones ingesting it. Chances are you will encounter a pet in your home or elsewhere that will gladly help you clear your plate.
If you're ready for a commitment, consider giving a shelter animal this holiday
Puppies and kittens can make for exciting presents during the holidays, but before you gift a loved one with an animal, ask yourself, “Is this an impulse item?”
Puppies and kittens can make for exciting presents during the holidays, but before you gift a loved one with an animal, ask yourself, “Is this an impulse item?”
UK dog groomer recreates nativity scene with adorable dogs-- and a puppy in a manger
Your child's school Christmas play might have been cute, but a dog groomer in the UK has you beat-- at least for this year.
Your child's school Christmas play might have been cute, but a dog groomer in the UK has you beat-- at least for this year.
Was That Fake? - disruptive fish orgies
Was That Fake? Are scientists concerned that loud fish orgies could cause deafness in dolphins? This one is true. A Mexican species of the animal makes such a ruckus when they are enjoying the pleasures of the fish flesh that nearby marine mammals are in danger of temporary or even permanent hearing loss. Apparently, it sounds like machine gun fire. That is quite the audible orgy!
Was That Fake? Are scientists concerned that loud fish orgies could cause deafness in dolphins? This one is true. A Mexican species of the animal makes such a ruckus when they are enjoying the pleasures of the fish flesh that nearby marine mammals are in danger of temporary or even permanent hearing loss. Apparently, it sounds like machine gun fire. That is quite the audible orgy!
Dog rescued from freezing water in Prince George's County (VIDEO)
With snow and cold temperatures taking their toll on people and animals alike, a dog was rescued from freezing water in Prince George's County on Friday.
With snow and cold temperatures taking their toll on people and animals alike, a dog was rescued from freezing water in Prince George's County on Friday.
Newborn puppy found tied up near Dade City railroad tracks
An hours-old puppy whose rescuer found it tied up and left to die by railroad tracks in Dade City is doing great after a stressful start to its life this week.
An hours-old puppy whose rescuer found it tied up and left to die by railroad tracks in Dade City is doing great after a stressful start to its life this week.
Dramatic dog rescue in Roscoe, Illinois
Dramatic video shows a dog rescue that happened Monday in Illinois. According to the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District, crews were dispatched to Legends Lake in Roscoe...
Dramatic video shows a dog rescue that happened Monday in Illinois. According to the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District, crews were dispatched to Legends Lake in Roscoe...
3-year-old Hasani joins lion habitat at Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo has a new addition! Hasani, a 3-year-old, 400-pound male, is joining the lion habitat at the Houston Zoo.
The Houston Zoo has a new addition! Hasani, a 3-year-old, 400-pound male, is joining the lion habitat at the Houston Zoo.
VIDEO: National Zoo giant panda Mei Xiang caught frolicking in first snow of season
Mei Xiang, a giant panda at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, got to spend some time outside playing in the snow on Saturday.
Mei Xiang, a giant panda at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, got to spend some time outside playing in the snow on Saturday.
Horse recovering after falling in crevice during fires in Sylmar
A horse fell and got stuck in a small crevice Tuesday morning as it ran from the Creek Fire raging near Sylmar and it is now recovering.
A horse fell and got stuck in a small crevice Tuesday morning as it ran from the Creek Fire raging near Sylmar and it is now recovering.
Police: Squirrel blamed for vandalizing Christmas lights in NJ
SEA GIRT, N.J. (AP) -- It was a squirrel that nearly stole Christmas in a New Jersey town.
SEA GIRT, N.J. (AP) -- It was a squirrel that nearly stole Christmas in a New Jersey town.
Man wanted for allegedly setting dog on fire in Crosby arrested
A man wanted for allegedly setting a dog on fire in Crosby was arrested at his home by Harris County deputies on Tuesday.
A man wanted for allegedly setting a dog on fire in Crosby was arrested at his home by Harris County deputies on Tuesday.
Florida opossum found drunk after liquor store break-in
An opossum that apparently drank bourbon after breaking into a Florida liquor store sobered up at a wildlife rescue center and was released unharmed.
An opossum that apparently drank bourbon after breaking into a Florida liquor store sobered up at a wildlife rescue center and was released unharmed.
Isle of Wight County Animal Shelter video captures beagle climbing kennel
A curious beagle was caught on camera climbing the fencing in her kennel at a Virginia animal shelter.
A curious beagle was caught on camera climbing the fencing in her kennel at a Virginia animal shelter.
Cats or dogs -- which are smarter?
Science magazine reignites an ages-old debate with the results of a published study that concludes dogs' brains have twice the amount of neurons as those of cats.
Science magazine reignites an ages-old debate with the results of a published study that concludes dogs' brains have twice the amount of neurons as those of cats.