Children's cat-killing contest in New Zealand scrapped after backlash
Organizers behind an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for kids under 14 to kill feral cats as part of an effort to protect native species, according to reports.
Organizers behind an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for kids under 14 to kill feral cats as part of an effort to protect native species, according to reports.
Dog poop being tossed over balconies at apartment complex in Largo
Residents at one Prince George's County apartment complex have been tossing dog poop over balconies, and it's apparently creating quite a mess below on the sidewalks.
Residents at one Prince George's County apartment complex have been tossing dog poop over balconies, and it's apparently creating quite a mess below on the sidewalks.
Dog goes viral for uncanny resemblance to Snoopy
The Mini Sheepadoodle has become an internet sensation thanks to her resemblance to Snoopy. The pup’s features are nearly identical to the cartoon dog, including a white face and muzzle, oblong face, round black nose and floppy black ears.
The Mini Sheepadoodle has become an internet sensation thanks to her resemblance to Snoopy. The pup’s features are nearly identical to the cartoon dog, including a white face and muzzle, oblong face, round black nose and floppy black ears.
Panda on loan from China dies suddenly at Thailand zoo
Lin Hui, a 21-year-old giant panda on long-term loan from China, died suddenly in a zoo in Thailand.
Lin Hui, a 21-year-old giant panda on long-term loan from China, died suddenly in a zoo in Thailand.
Must watch: 8-foot alligator hisses as it's removed from North Philadelphia rowhome
A very unusual, and angry, resident just got evicted from their Philadelphia home Tuesday morning - an alligator!
A very unusual, and angry, resident just got evicted from their Philadelphia home Tuesday morning - an alligator!
Viral Missouri bald eagle that incubated rock now cares for eaglet: ‘The bonding we’re looking for’
The eagle was so protective of his rock last month that his caretakers thought he might make a good foster dad to an orphaned eaglet.
The eagle was so protective of his rock last month that his caretakers thought he might make a good foster dad to an orphaned eaglet.
More than 70 large dogs at risk of being put down if not adopted, fostered by next week: ACCT Philly
According to the nonprofit, an influx of respiratory viruses in dogs has caused the need to create a temporary place to house exposed dogs, but the space can only hold 50, leaving the fate of more than 70 up in the air.
According to the nonprofit, an influx of respiratory viruses in dogs has caused the need to create a temporary place to house exposed dogs, but the space can only hold 50, leaving the fate of more than 70 up in the air.
FurEver Home: April 16, 2023
FOX 29's Thomas Drayton has a look at animals available for adoption at the Brandywine SPCA.
FOX 29's Thomas Drayton has a look at animals available for adoption at the Brandywine SPCA.
Sloth distracts viewers during ESA’s Juice mission to Jupiter
"Aside from the actual launch, this guy is definitely the star of ESA's Juice telecast," Dr. Nadia Drake said Friday during ESA’s rocket launch of the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer.
"Aside from the actual launch, this guy is definitely the star of ESA's Juice telecast," Dr. Nadia Drake said Friday during ESA’s rocket launch of the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer.
Dog supposedly suffered from alcohol withdrawal, animal rescue says
After requiring continuous care, the rescue said it “became clear" the dog was suffering from symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
After requiring continuous care, the rescue said it “became clear" the dog was suffering from symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
Mississippi woman charged with having sex with dog, says she was ‘forced’
Deputies found the woman after a video was posted on social media.
Deputies found the woman after a video was posted on social media.
Sneaky Shih Tzu steals pacifier from baby
“It was apparent she had been plotting it all along."
“It was apparent she had been plotting it all along."
Dog bites Home Depot customer in face, leaves victim 'severely injured'
The woman had asked the customer to give her dog a treat in an effort to train the animal.
The woman had asked the customer to give her dog a treat in an effort to train the animal.
What to avoid this Easter with your pets
Pet owners planning an Easter celebration this weekend are advised to watch out for these common Easter hazards and toxins.
Pet owners planning an Easter celebration this weekend are advised to watch out for these common Easter hazards and toxins.
'Arrested' Alabama pony finds new home to help those with disabilities
Police named the pony "Ginuwine" after he showed an extreme unwillingness to cooperate with officers back on March 20.
Police named the pony "Ginuwine" after he showed an extreme unwillingness to cooperate with officers back on March 20.
Dog abuse at Peoria home caught on video, suspect arrested
Jeffrey Wright, 42, was filmed on April 6 kicking, body slamming and abusing the animal, causing it to defecate, police said. The witness who saw the abuse recorded it and called police.
Jeffrey Wright, 42, was filmed on April 6 kicking, body slamming and abusing the animal, causing it to defecate, police said. The witness who saw the abuse recorded it and called police.
What is it? Wildlife officials stumped as mysterious animal caught on Texas trail camera
Park rangers with the Texas Parks and Wildlife said Thursday they're scratching their heads, trying to identify the elusive creature captured on a game camera at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission.
Park rangers with the Texas Parks and Wildlife said Thursday they're scratching their heads, trying to identify the elusive creature captured on a game camera at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission.
Watch: Twin tiger cubs emerge from their den for the first time
The twin tiger cubs, named Alif and Raya, engaged in some "playful rough and tumble." Sumatran tigers are critically endangered and just 350 remain in the wild, experts say.
The twin tiger cubs, named Alif and Raya, engaged in some "playful rough and tumble." Sumatran tigers are critically endangered and just 350 remain in the wild, experts say.
Ricochet, therapy dog who surfs, dies and leaves heartfelt legacy
The 15-year-old canine helped countless veterans and kids during more than a decade providing therapy in the waves off San Diego, according to her owner Judy Fridono.
The 15-year-old canine helped countless veterans and kids during more than a decade providing therapy in the waves off San Diego, according to her owner Judy Fridono.
Rhino euthanized at Omaha zoo: 'He will be greatly missed'
The rhino was diagnosed with an inoperable partial intestinal obstruction.
The rhino was diagnosed with an inoperable partial intestinal obstruction.