Koala-sniffing dog aids in 15 wildlife rescues as Australian bushfires ravage habitats

A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.

Researchers: Some pet products touted as having CBD don't actually contain it

Companies have unleashed hundreds of CBD pet health products accompanied by glowing customer testimonials claiming the cannabis derivative produced calmer, quieter and pain-free dogs and cats.

Bulldog crushed to death during grooming appointment at PetSmart, owner says

A North Las Vegas woman said her beloved bulldog died after allegedly being crushed under a table during a grooming appointment at PetSmart. 

24 sick cats found living inside unheated car in Bucks County

Bucks County SPCA officials rescued 24 sick cats Tuesday after they were found living inside an unheated car in Morrisville amid frigid temperatures.

First responders rescue dog trapped in icy pond

First responders in Massachusetts braved icy waters to rescue a dog that fell through an icy pond.

South Carolina man finds his stolen dog dead along a highway

A man whose dog was stolen during a truck theft in South Carolina found his beloved pet’s body alongside a highway.

Volunteers knit koala mittens, joey pouches for Australia wildlife injured by bushfires

knitters and crafters all over the world have answered the call to action, making thousands of protective pouches and blankets for native wildlife displaced by the crisis. 

Australian family rescues multiple koalas from wildfires

A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.

Drowning dog tied to 'heavy rock' rescued from river in England, woman arrested, police say

A woman in England has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after a dog was found tied to a rock and drowning in a river on Monday morning, according to police.

Several dogs in need after owner dies, leaving them alone on property

The property has been neglected for years and became overrun with trash. The owner lived there with over a dozen dogs until she passed away just before Christmas. Neighbors have stepped in to try to save the dogs, but are in need of help.

Man charged with slashing dog, tying it to tree

Police have arrested a Maryland man accused of slashing a dog’s throat and tying the pet to a tree.

North Carolina firefighter reunited with two dogs lost by I-270

On Sunday, the two dogs belonging to a North Carolina firefighter were discovered after a week of being lost and on their own in Maryland. The dogs ran from their owner after Brian Shelton's vehicle crashed as he was on his way to New York to meet his son for the holidays.

Police in Maryland say suspect lured gulls, ran them over

Police in suburban Washington are investigating an apparent animal cruelty case involving seagulls that officers say were lured with popcorn and then run over with a vehicle.

Furry friends seek furever homes at Brandywine SPCA
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FOX 29's Thomas Drayton has some furry friends who are looking for furever homes at Brandywine Valley SPCA. For more information, check out BVSPCA.org or call 484-302-0865.

Bindi Irwin and family have treated more than 90,000 animals hurt in Australia wildfires

Bindi Irwin and her family, who own and operate the Australia Zoo, have dedicated the past few weeks to treating and saving as many animals as they can that have been hurt in the devastating wildfires in Australia.