Horse dies during training at Santa Anita, just days before opening day
Santa Anita's opening weekend reportedly was marred by the death of another racehorse -- though the latest fatality happened on Thursday, two days before Saturday's rescheduled opening day.
Santa Anita's opening weekend reportedly was marred by the death of another racehorse -- though the latest fatality happened on Thursday, two days before Saturday's rescheduled opening day.
Deputies reunite family with cat that disappeared during Hurricane Irma
A cat that disappeared two years ago during Hurricane Irma is back home thanks to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A cat that disappeared two years ago during Hurricane Irma is back home thanks to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Legislation would make abandoning your dog outside during a hurricane a crime in Florida
A Florida lawmaker wants to make it illegal to abandon your dog outside during a hurricane.
A Florida lawmaker wants to make it illegal to abandon your dog outside during a hurricane.
Growing up with a pet dog may lower risk of schizophrenia later in life, study suggests
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Dogs can count, especially when it comes to treats: study
A new study reveals man’s best friend is capable of counting-- especially their treats.
A new study reveals man’s best friend is capable of counting-- especially their treats.
California dog at shelter for over 5 years adopted in time for Christmas
Seamus the pitbull has found a forever home, just in time for Christmas.
Seamus the pitbull has found a forever home, just in time for Christmas.
Santa makes surprise visits to two young boys who were denied meeting him over their service dogs
Police and fire departments in Indiana and Massachusetts recruited St. Nick on Monday to visit two young boys who were denied visits with some of his doppelgangers over the weekend because of their service dogs.
Police and fire departments in Indiana and Massachusetts recruited St. Nick on Monday to visit two young boys who were denied visits with some of his doppelgangers over the weekend because of their service dogs.
California dog at shelter for over 5 years adopted in time for Christmas
A pit bull mix who has spent more than half his life in a California shelter was adopted over the weekend — just in time for Christmas.
A pit bull mix who has spent more than half his life in a California shelter was adopted over the weekend — just in time for Christmas.
Witnesses stop Florida man from killing dog, police say
Witnesses told Miami Beach police officers that Sepulveda was smashing the black Labrador Retriever’s head and neck with the tail gate of a pickup truck.
Witnesses told Miami Beach police officers that Sepulveda was smashing the black Labrador Retriever’s head and neck with the tail gate of a pickup truck.
Bus driver helps reunite missing dogs with family
A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver helped reunite a pair of lost dogs with their family just in time for the holidays after they were found wandering the streets on December 18.
A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver helped reunite a pair of lost dogs with their family just in time for the holidays after they were found wandering the streets on December 18.
Man finds collar, note on mailbox saying missing dog was shot by neighbor for digging through trash
A Mississippi man was devastated after discovering that his missing dog was fatally shot by a neighbor who left a note and the collar of his beloved pet hanging on his mailbox.
A Mississippi man was devastated after discovering that his missing dog was fatally shot by a neighbor who left a note and the collar of his beloved pet hanging on his mailbox.
UK Labrador has life-saving surgery after eating more than 30 gingerbread Christmas decorations
A 7-year-old Labrador in England needed emergency surgery over the weekend after he swallowed more than 30 gingerbread Christmas tree decorations.
A 7-year-old Labrador in England needed emergency surgery over the weekend after he swallowed more than 30 gingerbread Christmas tree decorations.
Canines choose their own Christmas presents at animal shelter
Christmas came a week early for animals staying at Dogs Trust Ireland’s Rehoming Center in Dublin.
Christmas came a week early for animals staying at Dogs Trust Ireland’s Rehoming Center in Dublin.
Authorities find at least 15 horses fatally shot in Kentucky
HORRIBLE: At least 15 horses were found on a site along U.S. 23 near the Floyd-Pike County line, reports say. A $500 reward is being offered for information on the shootings.
HORRIBLE: At least 15 horses were found on a site along U.S. 23 near the Floyd-Pike County line, reports say. A $500 reward is being offered for information on the shootings.
Shark reportedly bites surfer off coast of Santa Barbara
A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.
A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.
‘Ready to fly’: Santa’s personal veterinarian clears reindeer for international travel on Christmas Eve
Everyone can now rest easy knowing their Christmas presents will arrive on schedule after Santa’s personal vet approved his team of trusty reindeer for travel this holiday season.
Everyone can now rest easy knowing their Christmas presents will arrive on schedule after Santa’s personal vet approved his team of trusty reindeer for travel this holiday season.
California woman offers $7K reward, flies plane banner to find her stolen dog
A San Francisco woman is offering a $7,000 reward for her blue-eyed miniature Australian Shepherd stolen from outside a grocery store. She has hired a plane to fly a banner over the city in hopes of finding him.
A San Francisco woman is offering a $7,000 reward for her blue-eyed miniature Australian Shepherd stolen from outside a grocery store. She has hired a plane to fly a banner over the city in hopes of finding him.
At least 15 Kentucky horses found shot to death at strip mine site, authorities say
Some were as young as a year and others were pregnant, authorities said.
Some were as young as a year and others were pregnant, authorities said.
CDC investigating outbreak of drug-resistant infections linked to contact with pet store puppies
More than two dozen people from 13 states were reported to be infected with multi-drug-resistant infections, with the outbreak being linked to puppies purchased from pet stores, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More than two dozen people from 13 states were reported to be infected with multi-drug-resistant infections, with the outbreak being linked to puppies purchased from pet stores, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More than a dozen volunteers form relay, travel 2,000 miles to return stolen dog to family
More than a dozen volunteers formed a relay team of drivers, traveling 2,000 miles, to return a stolen dog from West Virginia to his family in Montana.
More than a dozen volunteers formed a relay team of drivers, traveling 2,000 miles, to return a stolen dog from West Virginia to his family in Montana.