Who knew? December 9th is National Llama Day!
December 9th is National Llama Day, more than 175,000 llamas in the U.S. are celebrating.
December 9th is National Llama Day, more than 175,000 llamas in the U.S. are celebrating.
Surprise visitor: Bull elk rings doorbell with his antlers at Colorado home
Security footage shows the elk bumping into the doorbell with one of its massive antlers.
Security footage shows the elk bumping into the doorbell with one of its massive antlers.
VIDEO: Man seen dangling dog over balcony of west Houston apartment
*VIEWER'S DISCRETION ADVISED* Video shows the man grabbing the dog by the tail several times as the pup whimpers on the balcony rails of the apartment.
*VIEWER'S DISCRETION ADVISED* Video shows the man grabbing the dog by the tail several times as the pup whimpers on the balcony rails of the apartment.
Clearwater man calls police after finding 5-foot snake hiding inside couch
A Clearwater man recently got a new couch, but it came with a surprise: a red tail python. Police physically removed the couch from his condo, plucked the 5-foot boa, and gave it a one-way trip to a pet store.
A Clearwater man recently got a new couch, but it came with a surprise: a red tail python. Police physically removed the couch from his condo, plucked the 5-foot boa, and gave it a one-way trip to a pet store.
Endangered whale gives birth while caught in fishing rope, scientists say
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
900 bison at Yellowstone to be shot, slaughtered or quarantined in deal in reduce herd
An additional 200 bison among the park’s more than 5,000 bison could be captured or hunted in the late winter if those numbers are met, federal, tribal and state officials agreed in a meeting Wednesday.
An additional 200 bison among the park’s more than 5,000 bison could be captured or hunted in the late winter if those numbers are met, federal, tribal and state officials agreed in a meeting Wednesday.
Fossils reveal a new dinosaur species that was the size of dogs
The plant-eating critter had a combination of traits from different species that initially sent paleontologists down the wrong path.
The plant-eating critter had a combination of traits from different species that initially sent paleontologists down the wrong path.
UK filmmaker making documentary says Houston is like a third-world country regarding stray dog overpopulation
“Any day you wake up, you’re never going to save every dog, it’s impossible. But what you can do in that day is make sure that your work saves more dogs the next day,” said Tom.
“Any day you wake up, you’re never going to save every dog, it’s impossible. But what you can do in that day is make sure that your work saves more dogs the next day,” said Tom.
Puppy trapped beneath family's deck rescued by firefighters in Iowa
A 5-month-old puppy named Buddy was safely rescued by fire crews in Iowa after getting trapped under a deck at his owner’s home.
A 5-month-old puppy named Buddy was safely rescued by fire crews in Iowa after getting trapped under a deck at his owner’s home.
Oh, deer: School staff surprised by hooved intruder inside classroom
After causing quite a mess, the deer was taken off campus before students realized they almost had a new classmate.
After causing quite a mess, the deer was taken off campus before students realized they almost had a new classmate.
Two dogs shot, beaten to death discovered in plastic bag with a third dog still alive in Liberty Co.
“It’s horrible. It’s heartbreaking, I mean who does that,” said dog rescuer Lisa Noble.
“It’s horrible. It’s heartbreaking, I mean who does that,” said dog rescuer Lisa Noble.
Shelter, realtor rescue pregnant dog as pet abandonments surge
Two dogs found abandoned at a home that had just sold in the Galveston area were rescued in the nick of time.
Two dogs found abandoned at a home that had just sold in the Galveston area were rescued in the nick of time.
COVID-19 infected deer could act as ‘reservoirs’ for virus, study suggests
Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.
Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.
Thanksgiving 2021: Tips for a safe holiday for your pet
From holiday food to traveling the country, the American Veterinary Medical Association has some tips to keep your furry friends happy and safe during Thanksgiving and the holiday season.
From holiday food to traveling the country, the American Veterinary Medical Association has some tips to keep your furry friends happy and safe during Thanksgiving and the holiday season.
Toddler mistakes 6-foot alligator for turtle in sewer outside Florida restaurant
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
VIDEO: Momma bear, cubs visit Wyoming police station
The Jackson Police Department posted the video to Facebook, joking the visitors "swung by to say hi."
The Jackson Police Department posted the video to Facebook, joking the visitors "swung by to say hi."
Wildland firefighter, his dog take 3,700-mile bike ride to overcome mental health struggles
Wildland firefighter Kevin Conley Jr. and his dog Rocky are on a cross-country trip to improve mental clarity, and most importantly, mental health. One of the eight states he stopped in was Arizona.
Wildland firefighter Kevin Conley Jr. and his dog Rocky are on a cross-country trip to improve mental clarity, and most importantly, mental health. One of the eight states he stopped in was Arizona.
Pet shelters see adoption slowdown after pandemic demand, here's why
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
New state law defines what’s legal, what’s not when it comes to tethering dogs
Except for making animal cruelty a felony, the new law is the most important for dogs ever passed in the Lone Star State.
Except for making animal cruelty a felony, the new law is the most important for dogs ever passed in the Lone Star State.
Dog scurries through animal shelter in spider Halloween costume
The Nebraska Humane Society posted a video of a dog running through the facility on Thursday dressed as a spider — along with tips to keep your pets safe this weekend.
The Nebraska Humane Society posted a video of a dog running through the facility on Thursday dressed as a spider — along with tips to keep your pets safe this weekend.