Pugs are so unhealthy they can’t ‘be considered a typical dog,’ study says
The breed's “flat face, bulging eyes, wrinkled skin and tendency towards obesity" make it twice as likely than other dogs to have health problems.
The breed's “flat face, bulging eyes, wrinkled skin and tendency towards obesity" make it twice as likely than other dogs to have health problems.
Ukrainian soldiers feed pets left behind in Kharkiv after neighborhood evacuated
The Ukrainian defense volunteers were seen in Kharkiv feeding several cats, described as pets left behind by their owners who were forced to evacuate amid Russia’s war.
The Ukrainian defense volunteers were seen in Kharkiv feeding several cats, described as pets left behind by their owners who were forced to evacuate amid Russia’s war.
Cats to stay indoors in German town during rare bird's breeding season
Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.
Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.
Woman brings home ‘tiny kitten’ that turned out to be a fox
Police in California said they received a call from a concerned family member after noticing the mistake.
Police in California said they received a call from a concerned family member after noticing the mistake.
Does New York zoo elephant have human rights? State Supreme Court to decide
Should Happy the Elephant have the same rights as a human? Animal rights groups working to free her say yes.
Should Happy the Elephant have the same rights as a human? Animal rights groups working to free her say yes.
Nearly 80 dogs killed in fire at rural Arkansas 'puppy mill'
Of the 73 dogs that lived, many are suffering from skin mites and other health issues, officials said.
Of the 73 dogs that lived, many are suffering from skin mites and other health issues, officials said.
Dog's skull fractured while defending California woman from mountain lion
State wildlife officials are investigating a mountain lion attack that left a woman's dog badly injured in Northern California. Erin Wilson said her Belgian Malinois named Eva is a hero for grappling with the animal.
State wildlife officials are investigating a mountain lion attack that left a woman's dog badly injured in Northern California. Erin Wilson said her Belgian Malinois named Eva is a hero for grappling with the animal.
Arizona dog reunited with owners 3 months after going missing following crash
A dog who was missing for months after he and his owners were involved in a rollover crash is now home safe.
A dog who was missing for months after he and his owners were involved in a rollover crash is now home safe.
Puppy born with upside-down paws as shelter seeks donations for surgery
7-week-old pug Mila suffers from a condition known as bilateral luxated elbows.
7-week-old pug Mila suffers from a condition known as bilateral luxated elbows.
Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
Animal lovers upset geese could be killed over excessive poop
An animal rights group in Foster City is protesting a plan to kill hundreds of geese in the city. But residents who live near Marlin Park say the problem of goose poop has gotten out of hand.
An animal rights group in Foster City is protesting a plan to kill hundreds of geese in the city. But residents who live near Marlin Park say the problem of goose poop has gotten out of hand.
Bear on the loose in Montgomery County, officials say
Officials say a bear is on the loose in Montgomery County, and are telling residents to be cautious.
Officials say a bear is on the loose in Montgomery County, and are telling residents to be cautious.
Coast Guard rescues dog who fell overboard in North Carolina
The crew aboard a boat in the area received a report of a vessel that had lost their dog overboard.
The crew aboard a boat in the area received a report of a vessel that had lost their dog overboard.
Animal Society offers $5K reward after puppy shot in foot, cat shot in spine
Veterinarians said both animals suffered severe injuries, and the cat’s prognosis is poor.
Veterinarians said both animals suffered severe injuries, and the cat’s prognosis is poor.
Texas trophy: Man hooks 300-pound alligator gar outside Houston
'When I saw the size of his head, I realized he might be pushing 8 feet,' angler Payton Moore says
'When I saw the size of his head, I realized he might be pushing 8 feet,' angler Payton Moore says
Bear sought after attack on NJ woman heading to check mail
Officials said the 34-year-old woman saw two to three bears and was "involved in a physical encounter with one of them."
Officials said the 34-year-old woman saw two to three bears and was "involved in a physical encounter with one of them."
Nashville Zoo welcomes 1st spotted fanaloka born in U.S.
The Nashville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a pup you've probably never heard of.
The Nashville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a pup you've probably never heard of.
Why birds sing in the spring
Day length, sunlight and instinct give the birds their seasonal cue
Day length, sunlight and instinct give the birds their seasonal cue
Wisconsin dog tied to hydrant adopted on 1st day available
The Wisconsin Humane Society announced that Baby Girl – the dog found tied to a Green Bay fire hydrant – has found a new home.
The Wisconsin Humane Society announced that Baby Girl – the dog found tied to a Green Bay fire hydrant – has found a new home.
Baby giraffe at San Diego Zoo fitted with braces after being born with limb condition
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.