Watch: Girl walks alligator on leash through splash pad on hot day
Most alligators looking to cool off tend to take a dip in a pond or river, but a Pennsylvania alligator was recently treated to a trip to a splash pad on a hot summer day.
The eagle has landed! North Carolina passengers greeted by raptor at TSA checkpoint
'Clark' the eagle visited the travel hub on Monday, giving his wings a break and flying commercial on Southwest Airlines.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle adopt mom of abused beagles
It’s a four-legged Cinderella story. The mom of abused beagle puppies was rescued by royalty.
Pet of the Day from Hero Dog Rescue
Blueberry would be great for someone who works from home because he is a fantastic low energy pup. He's housetrained, does well on a leash, and loves to cuddle.
Minnesota man opens heart and home to 'misfit' dogs
Lary Schuette packs his home with fourteen dogs that all were chosen because they face some big challenges. Many are in wheelchairs with only two legs that work, others have no legs at all.
Abandoned dog discovered by mail carrier finds forever home
This week, Ruff Start Rescue has stepped in to help a young puppy find a new home with a family just outside the metro.
Pet of the Day from PAWS Atlanta
Milk Dud is an easygoing cat that gets along with people and other cats too.
Krispy Kreme releasing dog doughnuts in honor of National Dog Day this Friday
These special doggie desserts come in a six-count pack and are available at Krispy Kreme locations nationwide on Aug. 26.
Elephant rips handler in half in Thailand after working in extreme heat: report
Thai police said hot weather may have made the animal ‘go crazy,' prompting it to tear Supachai Wongfaed in half.
Chihuahua rescued from cliff 3 days after being reported missing
The family says the dog snuck out during a road trip and fell about 40 feet down the bank.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
Tasha Jefferson has a sweet personality and is a sucker for affection. She would do better in a house with women only.
ZooMiami X-ray shows invasive python — and its tracking transmitter — inside cottonmouth snake
Zoologists in South Florida made an incredible discovery when they went looking for an invasive python they had been tracking with a transmitter — only to find it had been eaten by a native cottonmouth snake.
Giant panda twins born in China as vulnerable species struggles to survive
Chinese veterinarians have been using artificial insemination to boost the population of vulnerable giant pandas, which rarely reproduce in the wild.
Pennsylvania emotional support alligator is up for 'America's Favorite Pet'
WallyGator, an emotional support alligator from York, Pennsylvania, is in the lead for America’s Favorite Pet Animal Kingdom, a new pet popularity contest
Pets of the Day from Furkids.org
Go to Furkids.org to find out how to adopt Emmy, the cat, and Alfonzo, the dog.
Dozens of dogs dying from mysterious parvo-like illness in Michigan
A shelter in northern Michigan said 30 dogs had died from the illness, prompting an investigation by the state into what was infecting the animals.
Hundreds of vultures die at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary
Georgia Department of Agriculture officials think the avian flu is to blame.
Dogs can cry tears of joy when reunited with owner, study finds
Researchers have found another reason why the bond between humans and dogs is so special.
Boy, 8 years old, discovers giant shark tooth in South Carolina: 'Find of a lifetime'
An outdoorsy eight-year-old found a fossilized shark tooth from a long-extinct species while he was on a family vacation in South Carolina earlier this month of August 2022.
National Dog Day: Top 10 dog names, breeds for 2022
Are your dog’s name and breed in the top 10?