Georgia man convicted on 69 counts in dog fighting case
A shed on the property held a large amount of dog fighting equipment such as veterinary drugs and devices; anabolic horse steroids; a “breeding stand" used to forcibly breed dogs; training and execution items; and paper pedigrees documenting the fighting history of the dogs.
Newnan firefighters lift stranded deer after month long ordeal
Firefighters used a 70-foot ladder truck and rope gear to rescue a deer trapped for a month in a retention pond.
Nearly 1,000 metro Atlanta dogs need homes as shelters exceed capacity
Nearly 1,000 dogs across Fulton and DeKalb shelters urgently need adopters or fosters.
Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
California dog found in Lincoln Park after 4 years, returned to family
The dog - who was microchipped - was recently found tied to the fence of a small shelter in Lincoln Park four years and seven months later - and 2,289 miles away.
'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.
Fayette County couple charged for allegedly abandoning dog before vacation
A 73-year-old Morrow couple faces charges after authorities say they abandoned their dog Blu before a trip to Maui.
Meet Grace: Pet of the Day 12/01/2025
Grace was the pet of the day on Dec. 1, 2025. She is available from Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta.
Meet Fancy: Our Pet of the Day
Fancy was the pet of the day for Nov. 28, 2025. She is available from Hero Pet Rescue.
Sweetcheeks: Pet of the Day
Thursday's pet of the day is Sweetcheeks and she is available from PAWS Atlanta.
Mimi: Pet of the Day 11/26/2025
Today's pet of the day -- Mimi -- is available from the Atlanta Humane Society.
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.
Marco: Pet of the Day 11/24/25
Meet Marco, available from Shelters and Shelves Rescue.
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.
Fulton County seeks holiday dog fosters through Nov. 26
Fulton County Animal Services is launching its annual “Home for the Holidays” program, giving residents a chance to foster a dog through the Thanksgiving season.
Meet Ruth, GDA's Pet of the Day
Ruth is a 17-year-old pup who needs a good home to live out her twilight years. She's in good health and is very sweet. Contact Atlanta Humane Society to inquire about Rose. Atlantahumane.org
Photos: Great ape escape forces lockdown at Indiana zoo
Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo responded to a great ape escape on Friday.
More K9s that can sniff out weapons are coming to Cobb County Schools
The K9s, with their certified handlers, patrol campuses providing an advanced layer of security to protect students and staff.