Officials say cat brought to Voorhees animal shelter is rabid
The Camden County Health Department announced Tuesday that a stray cat brought to a Voorhees animal shelter last month is rabid.
$10 adoptions: ACCT Philly asks for urgent help as shelter hits max capacity
More than 250 dogs and cats are in desperate need of a forever home as ACCT Philly says it is facing the “harsh reality" of maximum capacity.
Watch: Runaway bull flips woman, injures 3 at Oregon rodeo
The bull jumped a fence during a performance, flipping over a woman, and continued through a concession area and into a parking lot before being caught.
Giant 7-foot sunfish found on Oregon beach turns out to be newly discovered species
A massive ocean oddity that washed up on a northern Oregon beach last week turned out to be a recently discovered species of sunfish.
New luxury airline for dogs faces lawsuit shortly after its first flight
A brand-new luxury airline designed for dogs was recently sued mere days after its inaugural flight.
Screaming hairy armadillo pups welcomed at New Orleans zoo
As the name suggests, screaming hairy armadillos have hair covering part of their bodies and they let out a “loud-pitched squeal” if they feel threatened.
Students, parents rally to save beloved Shelly the Tortoise
Shelly has been a beloved member of the Scenic Hills Elementary community for more than 25 years and now the Springfield School District says the tortoise is retiring and the ecology center where it lives is closing.
Origin of modern horses linked to 4,200-year-old lineage, researchers find
Scientists have traced the ancestry of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago, featuring a genetic mutation that made them easier to ride, and quickly became dominant across Eurasia, indicating rapid domestication and spread by humans.
What to do if a flying Joro spider bites you
These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.
Confused dog takes top prize in 2024 Comedy Pet Photography Awards
See the hilarious pet pics that topped this year's Comedy Pet Photography Awards winners list.
Giant, venomous flying spiders expected to invade New Jersey this summer
Jersey residents beware, experts say a spider invasion is imminent this summer!
VIDEO: Giraffe tosses toddler at Texas wildlife park
A toddler trying to feed a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose was lifted in the air by the animal.
Bear tranquilized in Pennsylvania neighborhood takes dive from tree, falls into waiting tarp
A young black bear that roamed into a suburban Pennsylvania neighborhood took a dive from a tree into a waiting tarp after being tranquilized.
Beagle breeder in Virginia fined $35M after 4,000 dogs rescued
A beagle breeder in Virginia received the largest ever animal-welfare fine this week after thousands of neglected dogs were rescued from its medical breeding facility in 2022.
New Jersey plans to drop bald eagles from its endangered species list
New Jersey is citing a rebound in bald eagle populations as it proposes removing the national symbol from its endangered species list.
Millions of chickens killed after fire breaks out on Illinois farm
A devastating fire erupted Wednesday evening at the Wabash Valley Produce facility in Farina, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of millions of chickens.
'Can my pet eat cicadas?' Expert reveals what to do if your dog or cat gets hold of this insect
Ingesting cicadas could cause gastrointestinal upset and allergic reactions in certain pets, a vet tech says.
Charlotte the pregnant stingray has a 'reproductive disease,' aquarium says
Charlotte the stingray, initially believed to be pregnant without a male companion, was found by a North Carolina aquarium to have a rare reproductive disease affecting her health.
Where are mail carriers bit the most by dogs? USPS shares top cities, states
When it comes to dog bites on postal workers, some U.S. cities and states rank higher than others. Here’s what the USPS wants dog owners to know.
How stray dog from Louisiana transformed to sought after K-9 narcotics officer in Delaware County
A stray dog discovered down south is now sworn to serve and protect in Delaware County. The police K-9 had a shaky start, but is on a remarkable journey from stray to in demand narcotics K-9.