Most popular cat and dog names of 2025

When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names.  The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.

New Jersey man adopts dog left by previous homeowners

Buying a home can come with unexpected surprises, as Aaron Gormley discovered when he found a new furry friend along with his new house.

Dog reunited with owners thanks to drone-flying pet detective

A champion show dog named Ryder had been missing for a week... until a drone-flying pet detective from Chester County took on the case.

Pet detective uses drone to track down missing show dog
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A champion show dog named Ryder had been missing for a week... until a drone-flying pet detective from Chester County took on the case.

Abandoned puppy found in box outside Pennsylvania SPCA

A puppy named Tangi was left in a cardboard box outside the Pennsylvania SPCA with a heartbreaking note from the owner. Here's what we know.

'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current

A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.

San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies

Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.

New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock

The U.S  Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal  agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.

FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm

In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS).  Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.

Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured

A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.

Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster

The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.

Philadelphia zoo mourns loss of beloved lioness Tajiri

The Philadelphia Zoo is mourning the loss of Tajiri, a beloved African lioness who passed away at the age of 15 after a recent cancer diagnosis.

Tom Brady used Texas-based company to help clone his dog

Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady revealed his dog, Junie, is actually a clone of his former pet thanks to a Texas-based biotech company.

Officer braves cold waters to save dog in Atlantic City

An incredible water rescue in Atlantic City highlights the dedication of law enforcement as Officer Matthew Schmidt saves a dog from icy waters.