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.

Hello, dogo: 2 new breeds get the American Kennel Club's nod

A powerful Argentine big-game hunter and a sociable French water dog have made the American Kennel Club's list of recognized breeds.

Help pick out a name for rare black rhino born Christmas Eve at Mich. zoo

Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Mich. is asking for help choosing a name for its newest member - a rare black rhino calf born on Christmas Eve.

'New year, new life': After 963 days at PSPCA, Lucy finds forever home

Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, has finally found her forever home after more than 900 days in the shelter.

Dog at shelter for 900+ days asks Santa for forever home

Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, asked Santa for a forever home to call her own this Christmas.