Cat jumps from burning building in Chicago and survives, video shows

Video from the Chicago Fire Department shows a cat jumping out of a burning building, landing on the grass and walking away apparently unscathed in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.

Shelter searching for people who abandoned dog with chain embedded in neck

The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter shared video showing two people abandoning a dog with a chain embedded in her neck outside of the shelter. (Warning, graphic photos in this story may be distressing.)

Rare fish that lives thousands of feet under the ocean washes ashore in California state park

The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.

Bob Baffert asserts Medina Spirit's Kentucky Derby win was valid, invokes 'cancel culture'

"It was like a cancel culture kind of a thing so they’re reviewing it. I haven’t been told anything. We’re prepared to run," Baffert said Monday in defense of the news that his latest winner Medina Spirit was not treated with a drug he tested positive for in a post-race sample.

Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report

HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.

Boston news crew finds stolen dog while covering story, suspect charged

A stolen dog has been reunited with his owner after a news crew, covering the story, spotted the missing pet and the suspected burglar.

Giant manta ray swims near Sarasota police patrol boat

There has been another giant manta ray sighting in the Bay Area. This time, off the coast of Sarasota.

Investigation underway after dogs dumped in Whitehall Township

According to officials, the dogs were severely matted and caked with urine and feces. One dog had an old injury, which was a broken leg.

The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer

The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”

'We're best buds': Shelter dog finds calling as Lower Southampton K-9 officer

After having trouble finding a forever home, a Belgian Malinois named Arrow has found his calling as a K9 in the Lower Southampton Police Department!

6-year-old girl invites passerby, dog to father’s funeral

Six-year-old Raelynn Nast wanted to help greet mourners outside her father’s funeral last month, but instead, she befriended a passerby and her dog and brought them inside, bringing comfort to the family.

Learn about the program making 'pawsitive' changes for California inmates

Even as the conversation continues about reforming the criminal justice system in our country, funding for many programs that aim to reduce the number of repeat offenders has been cut, including the Pawsitive Change program.