‘Lap of Love’ veterinarians offer in-home euthanasia to give a final farewell in a place of comfort

The worst thing about our dogs and cats is that they don’t live nearly as long as we’d want, wish, or hope for. There is a local organization that can step in when that time comes and make it the most peaceful and loving process all from your lap.

NJ petting zoo owner indicted on animal cruelty charges after more than 30 pigs found dead

Dennis Sugar, the owner of a petting zoo where more than 30 pigs were discovered dead and other animals were found sick or injured, has been indicted on several animal cruelty charges.

Ohio police, kayaker rescue ‘lucky’ dog who falls through icy pond

A dog was rescued Sunday, Feb. 16 after falling into an icy pond, thanks to the help of a local police officer and a kayaker. 

Cats are wearing coronavirus masks in China

As the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the country, pet owners in China are taking extra precautions for their furry friends.

Couple charged after nearly 270 animals rescued from deplorable conditions

Mikabel Montero and Natasha Marie Acosta were charged with failing to adequately care for nearly 270 small animals seized from their duplex.

Man allegedly hanged puppy in tree because he didn’t have gun

Jasen Charles Howard is accused of hanging a puppy from a tree because he didn’t have a gun to kill it, according to authorities.

Dog, litter of puppies rescued from snowdrift in northern Minnesota

A dog and her litter of six puppies were found in a snowdrift earlier this winter, and now, Red Lake Rosie's Rescue shelter in northern Minnesota is thanking the family who spotted them.

Pony at Wilmington equestrian park found with back legs bound

A pony at Carousel Park and Equestrian Center, in Wilmington, was found with cords tied around her back legs. This is the second incident of its kind at the park in five months.

‘Window washing’ shelter dog is warming hearts across the internet

The 147-pound Akita mix has been racking up fans on Facebook after a video of him ‘washing’ the window of his kennel with his tongue went viral.

New Jersey man gets 1 year in case of dog left in cage with tide rising

A Monmouth County man was sentenced to a year in prison for leaving a pit bull puppy in a cage at water's edge during rising tide.