Dog dies in fire after alerting family to danger
Leroy Butler woke up around 2 a.m. to the sound of the fire alarm in his hallway. That alarm did its job as the fire spread through Butler's home, but only for a short time.
Leroy Butler woke up around 2 a.m. to the sound of the fire alarm in his hallway. That alarm did its job as the fire spread through Butler's home, but only for a short time.
Nearly 30 Philly restaurants to ‘Dine Out for Pets Sake’ to help animals in need
On Wednesday, more than two dozen restaurants are participating in a city-wide charitable dining event aimed at helping Pennsylvania's homeless pets.
On Wednesday, more than two dozen restaurants are participating in a city-wide charitable dining event aimed at helping Pennsylvania's homeless pets.
Rescued dog has 9 pounds of matted hair removed from 11-pound body: 'She seems like a whole new dog'
Now that’s a serious makeover.
Now that’s a serious makeover.
'Do Better Philly': ACCT supporters gather for Round 2 of protests
ACCT Philly volunteers and animal advocates gathered for another round of protests outside City Hall Monday in a bid for more funding for the city's only open-intake animal shelter.
ACCT Philly volunteers and animal advocates gathered for another round of protests outside City Hall Monday in a bid for more funding for the city's only open-intake animal shelter.
Pit bull 'faints' while getting nails clipped, goes viral: 'Best dramatic performance'
An anonymous pit bull has been crowned the world’s “most dramatic” dog after it seemingly pretended to faint when its owner attempted to clip its nails.
An anonymous pit bull has been crowned the world’s “most dramatic” dog after it seemingly pretended to faint when its owner attempted to clip its nails.
Germany's first-ever panda cub twins thriving at Berlin Zoo
Germany is celebrating the births of giant panda cubs at the Berlin Zoo -- the first time the species has been born in the country.
Germany is celebrating the births of giant panda cubs at the Berlin Zoo -- the first time the species has been born in the country.
'Pawfficer' reporting for duty: Adorable kitten joins ranks at Arkansas police department
A rescue kitten has become the newest member of a police department in Arkansas, whose duties include but are not limited to looking cute and bringing happiness to his community.
A rescue kitten has become the newest member of a police department in Arkansas, whose duties include but are not limited to looking cute and bringing happiness to his community.
Gainesville firefighters rescue dog trapped under rubble in Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian
A dog that was trapped underneath debris in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian devastated the island nation has been rescued thanks to a group of Florida firefighters.
A dog that was trapped underneath debris in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian devastated the island nation has been rescued thanks to a group of Florida firefighters.
Florida deputies find 'extremely emaciated' dog, charge owner with animal cruelty
Florida deputies arrested a man for animal cruelty after his "extremely emaciated" dog was found chained in his yard with no food or water.
Florida deputies arrested a man for animal cruelty after his "extremely emaciated" dog was found chained in his yard with no food or water.
Dog mimics 'old school' siren at nearby fire station
A dog that lives near a New York fire station learned to mimic the "old school" alarm used by firefighters.
A dog that lives near a New York fire station learned to mimic the "old school" alarm used by firefighters.
Furry friends seek furever homes at Brandywine Valley SPCA
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.
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.
Unlikely duo Waffles and Hemingway find their forever home
An unlikely duo comprised of a miniature horse and goose in Bucks County has found its forever home.
An unlikely duo comprised of a miniature horse and goose in Bucks County has found its forever home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Group brings dogs saved by woman who kept them in her home during Hurricane Dorian to US shelters
An animal rescue organization stepped up to help out a woman in the Bahamas who saved nearly 100 dogs by keeping them in her home during Hurricane Dorian.
An animal rescue organization stepped up to help out a woman in the Bahamas who saved nearly 100 dogs by keeping them in her home during Hurricane Dorian.
'A café that's purrfect': Bucks County café helps cats find forever homes
A new café in Bucks County is equal parts delicious desserts, satisfying coffee and adoptable cats.
A new café in Bucks County is equal parts delicious desserts, satisfying coffee and adoptable cats.
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.
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.
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.