Pets and Animals

After the meowing kitten climbed a city hall building, firefighters and animal control officers worked together to save the tiny animal.

Roughly 4,000 beagles are being rescued from an Envigo breeding facility in Virginia after the Humane Society and Department of Justice worked out a removal plan.

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. 

“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.

A 4-year-old girl died after being bitten by a dog multiple times in Dallas Saturday morning.

It’s a signature mustache that any snack food lover can spot.

The ancient Italian bird dog is the 200th member of the American Kennel Club’s roster of recognized breeds.

The sound of fireworks may scare your pet so much that they run off and potentially go missing, something the American Kennel Club says tends to happen during the holiday break.

Every year, animal shelters are flooded with lost pets that were spooked by fireworks celebrations. Here's how you can help if you see a lost animal.

A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper stepped in to help the dog, who he later named Princess. It was the beginning of a special friendship.

Wildlife officials said the situation happened so quickly that the hiker couldn’t use his bear spray.

X-ray scans led security officials to two white porcupines, two armadillos, 35 turtles, 50 chameleons and 20 snakes.

Taka was on the brink of death after a house fire, and now his beaming face inspires fellow burn survivors across the country.

“Bears have noses 7 times better than a bloodhound and can smell even the faintest odor of food inside a vehicle. Lock your doors, roll up your windows, and never leave food or anything that smells like food inside!”

Anna Brose said her dog, Gus, recently died from stomach bloat. Days after she tried to return unused pet food, she found a surprise on her front porch.

Wildlife authorities said they were tipped off by a person who saw a picture on social media.