PETA mocked for calling 'pet' a 'derogatory' term, suggesting 'companion' instead

A spokesperson for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals called the term “pet” (https://www.foxnews.com/category/lifestyle/pets) derogatory, claiming that it patronizes the animal.

VIDEO: Dog in Central Texas jumping for joy at the sight of snow

As exciting as it is for Texans to see snow, one pup couldn't help but leap for joy when she saw the snowflakes. 

Baboon steals, grooms, lion cub in South Africa

After carrying the cub into the branches of a tree, the primate proceeds to groom the little lion.

3 dogs captured in NJ after biting 12 people over 4 months

Police are holding three dogs they say have terrorized a southern New Jersey neighborhood, biting at least 12 people over four months.

CMPD officers reunite owner with puppy stolen in car

It's probably one of the best things you'll see all day: A woman's puppy was in her car when it was stolen.

Playful puppy causes home fire, evacuated to safety

A curious dog caused some serious damage at a home in Los Alamos, New Mexico after he knocked over an ironing board and started a fire.

Introducing Izzy, the Macomb County therapy dog helping kids in court

Rescued from a hoarding situation in Shelby Township, a Goldendoodle has now been tasked with helping kids in court who might be struggling with issues.

Several SoCal rescues featured at this year's 'Puppy Bowl'

In what other football game could you have a player disqualified for excessive napping, or be penalized for “field bathroom use," let alone adopt one of the players to take home!

U.S. states join global push to ban animal-tested cosmetics

A growing number of U.S. states are considering banning the sale or import of cosmetics that have been tested on animals.

Injured, emaciated dog 'Pancake' found tied in Southwest Philly backyard

Officials are investigating after Pancake, an injured and emaciated dog with open wounds, was found tied up in a Southwest Philadelphia backyard.

Police: Man stabbed aunt's dog to death, chainsawed in half

Jonathan Maxey Bulluck Jr., 23, was charged with stealing and beating a dog named Tigger, who police say Bulluck stabbed to death and used a chain saw to cut in half.