Pugs are so unhealthy they can’t ‘be considered a typical dog,’ study says
The breed's “flat face, bulging eyes, wrinkled skin and tendency towards obesity" make it twice as likely than other dogs to have health problems.
The breed's “flat face, bulging eyes, wrinkled skin and tendency towards obesity" make it twice as likely than other dogs to have health problems.
Ukrainian soldiers feed pets left behind in Kharkiv after neighborhood evacuated
The Ukrainian defense volunteers were seen in Kharkiv feeding several cats, described as pets left behind by their owners who were forced to evacuate amid Russia’s war.
The Ukrainian defense volunteers were seen in Kharkiv feeding several cats, described as pets left behind by their owners who were forced to evacuate amid Russia’s war.
Fishing with Houston area man who caught 300lb alligator gar
Conservationist and YouTube sensation, Peyton Moore, is proving there are big fish lurking in Houston waterways.
Conservationist and YouTube sensation, Peyton Moore, is proving there are big fish lurking in Houston waterways.
Woman brings home ‘tiny kitten’ that turned out to be a fox
Police in California said they received a call from a concerned family member after noticing the mistake.
Police in California said they received a call from a concerned family member after noticing the mistake.
Animal lovers upset geese could be killed over excessive poop
An animal rights group in Foster City is protesting a plan to kill hundreds of geese in the city. But residents who live near Marlin Park say the problem of goose poop has gotten out of hand.
An animal rights group in Foster City is protesting a plan to kill hundreds of geese in the city. But residents who live near Marlin Park say the problem of goose poop has gotten out of hand.
71 injured, orphaned Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets rescued by Houston SPCA
The Houston SPCA Wildlife Center of Texas team rescued over 70 animals who were injured and/or orphaned.
The Houston SPCA Wildlife Center of Texas team rescued over 70 animals who were injured and/or orphaned.
Nashville Zoo welcomes 1st spotted fanaloka born in U.S.
The Nashville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a pup you've probably never heard of.
The Nashville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a pup you've probably never heard of.
Why birds sing in the spring
Day length, sunlight and instinct give the birds their seasonal cue
Day length, sunlight and instinct give the birds their seasonal cue
Houston's famous missing tiger, India, growing at Texas shelter
Houston’s famous tiger, India, continues to progress after being recovered by police last year. The roughly 1-year-and-a-half-old big cat has grown from roughly 130 pounds to 250.
Houston’s famous tiger, India, continues to progress after being recovered by police last year. The roughly 1-year-and-a-half-old big cat has grown from roughly 130 pounds to 250.
Dog tethered to fire hydrant with heartbreaking note goes up for adoption
The dog seen abandoned and tethered to a fire hydrant in Wisconsin in a viral image is now going up for adoption.
The dog seen abandoned and tethered to a fire hydrant in Wisconsin in a viral image is now going up for adoption.
'One-in-a-million' yellow cardinal spotted in Florida
Experts say while there are millions of red cardinals, there are only 10-15 yellow cardinals in North America.
Experts say while there are millions of red cardinals, there are only 10-15 yellow cardinals in North America.
Detroit Zoo officials worry raptor may have snatched missing baby wallaby
"This has never happened before here," said Scott Carter, the Chief Life Science Officer with the Detroit Zoological Society.
"This has never happened before here," said Scott Carter, the Chief Life Science Officer with the Detroit Zoological Society.
Cat accused of trespassing wins $125,000 settlement, owner calls for policy changes
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
‘Lost puppy’ rescued by family turns out to be baby coyote
“He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified him as a lost puppy,” the Cape Wildlife Center shared on social media.
“He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified him as a lost puppy,” the Cape Wildlife Center shared on social media.
8-foot 'unwanted guest' found in Humble
According to the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 office, an eight-foot alligator was found on the 19700 block of Bolton Bridge Lane.
According to the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 office, an eight-foot alligator was found on the 19700 block of Bolton Bridge Lane.
April 30th declared 'Houston Zoo Day' by mayor during centennial celebration
“Over the past 100 years, our Zoo has seen two world wars, a depression, multiple hurricanes, and a pandemic, yet we persevered and have thrived," Houston Zoo president and CEO Lee Ehmke said.
“Over the past 100 years, our Zoo has seen two world wars, a depression, multiple hurricanes, and a pandemic, yet we persevered and have thrived," Houston Zoo president and CEO Lee Ehmke said.
Dog's personality may not be related to its breed, research finds
Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is truly an individual.
Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is truly an individual.
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
Keeping your furry friend safe and healthy as temperatures rise
If you're uncomfortable outside in the hot weather, your pet feels the same way.
If you're uncomfortable outside in the hot weather, your pet feels the same way.
Florida dog named 'TobyKeith' breaks record as oldest in the world
The pooch surpassed the lifespan of a Chihuahua which is normally between 12 and 18-years-old.
The pooch surpassed the lifespan of a Chihuahua which is normally between 12 and 18-years-old.