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.
PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'
PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”
PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”
Florida woman accused of starving dogs, killing one of them: police
She's facing felony charges of animal cruelty.
She's facing felony charges of animal cruelty.
'The Greatest Show on Earth' announces animal-free return to big top
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a comeback, but this time without animals. The announcement comes four years after shutting down following declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups.
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a comeback, but this time without animals. The announcement comes four years after shutting down following declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups.
More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
YouTube sued over claims of not enforcing ban on animal abuse videos
An animal rights group has sued YouTube claiming the company has not enforced its ban on videos showing animal abuse.
An animal rights group has sued YouTube claiming the company has not enforced its ban on videos showing animal abuse.
VIDEO: Fort Worth police rescue kitten alongside Texas interstate
A video showed the moment police from Forth Worth, Texas rescued a stranded kitten alongside a busy interstate.
A video showed the moment police from Forth Worth, Texas rescued a stranded kitten alongside a busy interstate.
Budweiser welcomes newborn Clydesdale named ‘Eminem’
"When your parent’s names are Marcie & Myles— it’s only right that your name is Eminem!" the ranch wrote on Facebook.
"When your parent’s names are Marcie & Myles— it’s only right that your name is Eminem!" the ranch wrote on Facebook.
Two-headed turtle hatches in Massachusetts
A two-headed diamondback terrapin hatched two weeks ago at a protected nesting site in Massachusetts. A wildlife center is studying and caring for the turtle, which has a rare condition called bicephaly.
A two-headed diamondback terrapin hatched two weeks ago at a protected nesting site in Massachusetts. A wildlife center is studying and caring for the turtle, which has a rare condition called bicephaly.
100-pound tortoise escapes Atascocita home, but doesn't make it far before deputies arrive
Tortoise on the run! Someone spotted a 100-pound tortoise on the roadway after escaping its home and called constable deputies with Harris County Precinct 4.
Tortoise on the run! Someone spotted a 100-pound tortoise on the roadway after escaping its home and called constable deputies with Harris County Precinct 4.
Dog rescued by firefighters after getting head stuck in iron door
A family dog named Fules was rescued by firefighters in Hungary after getting its head stuck in an iron door.
A family dog named Fules was rescued by firefighters in Hungary after getting its head stuck in an iron door.
Rare fish, last spotted in Ohio creek in 1957, declared extinct
The scioto madtom hasn't been spotted by humans since 1957.
The scioto madtom hasn't been spotted by humans since 1957.
Shark bites floating alligator’s foot in wild video
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.