Peanut the squirrel seized, euthanized in NY state raid; Elon Musk reacts

The news has sparked widespread backlash, with even Elon Musk weighing in after retweeting a post that urged, “The government should leave people and their animals alone."

Instagram-famous pet squirrel Peanut seized by authorities in New York

Based on Peanut’s Instagram account, he's clearly no ordinary squirrel. He knows how to jump with precision, wears a trendy cowboy hat, and even eats waffles.

Top Halloween costumes for dogs, according to Google Frightgeist

From Beetlejuice to the internet sensation Moo Deng, this year’s Halloween dog costume trends are a nod to pop culture and more.

Should elephants be considered people? A Colorado court may decide

An animal rights group has asked the court to decide whether five elephants that have lived at the same Colorado zoo for decades are considered persons under the law.

Eagles fan goes viral after rescuing injured bald eagle from Florida highway

An Eagles fan in Florida is going viral, even getting a shout-out from the team, for rescuing a bald eagle he found injured on the side of the road. And, millions of people have been following the saga.

Photos: Polish zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Sumatran tigers

A Polish zoo is celebrating the birth of four bright-eyed Sumatran tiger cubs in what’s being hailed as “a breeding success on a global scale."

'What do you mean you're sorry?': Man wants answers after pet died while in care of sitter hired on Rover

What began as a day at the Grand Canyon for a Buckeye man ended in tragedy, as his pet died while he was in the care of a dogsitter who he hired via a website named Rover. Now, the man is seeking justice for what happened.

Dog rescued by troopers on I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton not reunited with family despite rumors: LCHS

A dog who gained national attention after being rescued by a state trooper who found him tied to a pole in belly-high water as Hurricane Milton approached is safe at the Leon County Humane Society. 

Animals rescued from Hurricane Milton up for adoption in Pennsylvania

Dozens of helpless animals were pulled from the path of Hurricane Milton and driven over 1,000 miles to safety in Pennsylvania.

Raccoon crisis averted: WA woman stops feeding animals, they clear out

A group of more than 100 raccoons surrounding a Poulsbo woman’s home will not be euthanized, as they have started to disperse after the woman stopped feeding them.

Zoo mourns death of baby giraffe after tragic leg fracture

The Abilene Zoo in Texas is mourning the loss of Zahara, a baby giraffe who died on October 2 after suffering a severe leg fracture.

Joshua the goat escapes pumpkin patch to join town's half-marathon

Joshua’s owner didn’t know he was running in the competition until she saw photos circulating on social media of him with the runners.