Outpouring of support for service dog that helps boy with autism
An update on a very sick service dog and the generosity of FOX 5 viewers who are helping to pay for his very expensive vet bills. Caspian is a six-year-old service dog to a 13-year old Fayette County boy with nonverbal autism.
Health officials: Georgia dog becomes second confirmed coronavirus case in canines in U.S.
A dog in Georgia has become the second known confirmed case of the coronavirus in a canine in the United States, state health officials said.
American Kennel Club recognizes new breed
A vigorous Belgian livestock-guarding breed is gaining entree to the American Kennel Club. But Americans eager to see a Belgian Laekenois in person may have to be patient, since the coronavirus pandemic has taken a bite out of dog shows.
Woman, 72, gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting close to take photos
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.
Deputies: Man smacked Zebra, posted to social media
Deputies in Troup County released two photos from a social media account that investigators show a young man smacking a zebra in the face.
Woman's Facebook post about dog's hilarious haircut goes viral
A woman's Facebook post about her dog's hilarious haircut amid the coronavirus pandemic has gone viral.
Raising donations for autistic boy’s ailing service dog
There is a community effort to help a Fayetteville family with the mounting medical bills for their ailing service dog. Caspian is a six-year-old Goldendoodle trained to detect seizures for their 13-year-old autistic son.
Study: Minks infected with COVID-19 by humans can spread coronavirus back to them
The study, published in Eurosurveillance, focused on minks on two farms in the Netherlands.
Officers give final pat to Missouri Highway Patrol K-9 diagnosed with terminal illness
Law enforcement officers from across Missouri joined state troopers to pat K-9 officer Cuba’s head one final time before Cuba’s partner took him on his final walk before being put down at the Animal Care Clinic in Branson, Missouri.
Tennessee golden retriever celebrates record-breaking 20th birthday with cake and family
20-year-old Augie is the world's oldest golden retriever.
Cheetah purrs for zookeepers at Smithsonian's National Zoo
Cheetahs don't normally purr when a human is nearby, but one cheetah who was hand-raised by zookeepers is relaxed enough around them to purr.
DeKalb County shelter giving away pet food, flea treatments
Paws Atlanta is hosting the Big Give to help pet parents facing struggles during these tough times.
'He was always there with us': Family recreates photo with dog from first grade to graduation
The Bliss family in New Hampshire has shared many good times with their dog Ruger, who is now facing a terminal cancer diagnosis.
‘We’re sure that dogs could detect COVID-19’: UK group says it’s training canines to sniff out virus
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
USPS officials release list of cities with the most dog attacks against postal workers
Officials with USPS say there were over 5,000 cases of dog attacks against postal workers in 2019.
10-year-old fisherman in Utah reels in massive catch
A young angler recently caught a fish most grown-ups would be excited to reel in. While it wasn’t quite a state record, it was still an impressive catch considering the fisherman’s age.
Endangered mongoose lemur recently born at Zoo Miami
A Florida zoo has announced the recent birth of an endangered mongoose lemur.
Pregnant elephant dies after being fed explosive-filled pineapple, reports say
Wildlife officials in India are searching for the person responsible for killing a pregnant wild elephant by feeding her a pineapple filled with explosives.
Zoo Atlanta welcomes back visitors after months-long closure
Zoo Atlanta is back open to the public, but visitors will notice some new safety measures in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pygmy hippo gifted cake, colorful balls for 5th birthday
An Australian zoo celebrated their pygmy hippo's fifth birthday with cake and colorful balls.