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.

$10,000 reward offered after family dog found beheaded in their backyard

A Facebook page called Justice for Trouble has been started to bring awareness to animal cruelty and to provide updates on Trouble's case. 

Shop staff rush to shoo hungry deer from Florida store

Staff at a Walgreens outlet in Florida had to shoo a Key deer from the store after the stray animal made a beeline for the food.

Man buys $6M Super Bowl ad to thank veterinarians who saved his dog’s life

After Scout was given a month to live due to an aggressive form of cancer, his owner purchased a Super Bowl ad to thank the veterinarians who saved the dog.

U.S. looks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes

Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin.