As summer heats up, vets issue hot pavement warnings to pet owners

As the Philadelphia area deals with a prolonged heat wave this week, it's important to remember that a simple walk could do some serious damage.

American Kennel Club recognizes new breed

A vigorous Belgian livestock-guarding breed is gaining entree to the American Kennel Club. But Americans eager to see a Belgian Laekenois in person may have to be patient, since the coronavirus pandemic has taken a bite out of dog shows.

Woman, 72, gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting close to take photos

The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.

Busch Gardens welcomes baby giraffe just in time for World Giraffe Day

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby giraffe into the world on Friday. The male calf is the third baby born to Bea, a 14-year-old reticulated giraffe. She gave birth to Binty in 2014 and Amani in 2015.

Missouri woman catches 2 rare ‘ghost deer’ on camera

For the past few weeks, Christie Morgan Schoen has seen what she believes to be two rare albino deer in her Cape Girardeau, Missouri yard. Schoen said they hang out every morning along with a larger brown deer.

Pennsylvania SPCA rescues 105 cats and kittens from Lancaster County property

The Pennsylvania SPCA executed a search warrant and have rescued a total of 105 cats and kittens from a home in Lancaster County Tuesday. They were taken from the property over concerns for the welfare of the animals.

Black bear spotted in Bucks County as sightings continue across region

Lower Makefield Police Department requested all residents shelter-in-place Sunday morning after a black bear was spotted roaming around a neighborhood.

Deer runs into Black Lives Matter marchers in NJ, injuring 3, 1 seriously

Authorities say a woman marching in a Black Lives Matter protest in New Jersey was seriously injured and two others were also hurt when a deer suddenly ran into the crowd.

Bear spotted roaming in Winslow Township

A bear has been spotted roaming around in Winslow Township, New Jersey.