Pennsylvania SPCA seizes 17 dogs, 3 reptiles from North Philadelphia home

The Pennsylvania SPCA says 17 dogs, 2 bearded dragons and a snake were seized from a residence in North Philadelphia after investigators found the animals living in unsanitary conditions.

Como Zoo celebrates birth of baby giraffe

The Como Zoo is celebrating its latest addition to the zoo family, according to a press release.

One third of pet owners prefer furry friends over their own kids, survey finds

There's no doubt that most pet owners adore their furry family members. In fact, some even consider them their children....but that could be bad news for their own flesh and blood.

EPA says it will drastically reduce animal testing

The Environmental Protection Agency is aiming to reduce and eventually eliminate the use of mammals to test the toxicity of chemicals, a move backed by animal rights groups but criticized as irresponsible by a leading environmental organization.

Florida school finds stowaway in student's backpack: a bearded dragon

It would have made for a very interesting show and tell but this little creature didn't even make it out of its backpack into a Florida classroom.

Incredibly rare 2-toned lobster found off the coast of Maine

It was a one in 50 million chance that local fisherman Captain Daryl Dunham might catch an extremely rare two-toned lobster just off the coast of Maine — but he did.

Spider populations become more aggressive after hurricanes, study finds

Hurricanes not only bring devastating weather and leave destruction in their wake — the storms also bring higher numbers of aggressive spiders, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.

The unlikeliest of friends: Adoptable mini-horse, goose have inseparable bond

A Bucks County animal shelter is requiring a mini-horse and goose to be adopted together after the pair formed an inseparable bond while abused.

Photographer captures moment 'curious' squirrel stops to smell a flower

A photographer in Vienna, Austria captured the moment a small ground squirrel stopped to smell the flowers — in order, evidently, to find out which one would taste the best.

Animal welfare workers seize 55 dogs, puppies from Lancaster County home

Animal welfare authorities say 55 dogs and puppies were rescued from a Pennsylvania home after they received a call about unsanitary conditions there.

Lawmakers introduce bill to allow pets on restaurant patios

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware lawmakers have introduced a bill authorizing restaurants and beer gardens to allow pets in outdoor seating areas.

Florida cop makes Hurricane Dorian rescue, adopts 6-week-old puppy named 'Dory'

Police officers in one Florida city made their “first hurricane rescue” Monday after a resident called looking for help for her 6-week-old puppy.