One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
Bruce is a 1-year-old terrier mix who is a big boy with an even bigger personality. His favorite hobby is taking a dip in the pool.
Bruce is a 1-year-old terrier mix who is a big boy with an even bigger personality. His favorite hobby is taking a dip in the pool.
Pet of the Day from FurKids
Dolly is a bit timid, but she'll warm up to you once she gets to know you. She has plenty of energy but is also gentle, so she'd do well with kids.
Dolly is a bit timid, but she'll warm up to you once she gets to know you. She has plenty of energy but is also gentle, so she'd do well with kids.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
Sloan is a classic black and white tuxedo cat with a unique bobbed tail. He has a brother, Finnian, who will need to be adopted with him.
Sloan is a classic black and white tuxedo cat with a unique bobbed tail. He has a brother, Finnian, who will need to be adopted with him.
Keeping your furry friend safe and healthy as temperatures rise
If you're uncomfortable outside in the hot weather, your pet feels the same way.
If you're uncomfortable outside in the hot weather, your pet feels the same way.
Missouri fisherman catches 50-pound rare sturgeon
An angler in Missouri recently reeled in something you don't see every day — a lake sturgeon.
An angler in Missouri recently reeled in something you don't see every day — a lake sturgeon.
Dog fighting cancer rescues orphan otter pup from St. Croix River
An otterly amazing story.
An otterly amazing story.
Pet of the Day from Hero Dog Rescue
Adrian and Marinette are 14-week-old siblings who love playing together and cuddling.
Adrian and Marinette are 14-week-old siblings who love playing together and cuddling.
Man allegedly bites, stabs Fairfield police K9 dog
A man allegedly bit and stabbed a police dog in Fairfield as officers tried to take him into custody. Police say the man appeared to be under the influence of drugs.
A man allegedly bit and stabbed a police dog in Fairfield as officers tried to take him into custody. Police say the man appeared to be under the influence of drugs.
McDonough woman with severe anxiety desperate for safe return of lost therapy dogs
Chapman described her dogs Kovu and Faith as not only her best friends, but her biggest help in getting through the day.
Chapman described her dogs Kovu and Faith as not only her best friends, but her biggest help in getting through the day.
Pet of the Day from PAWS Atlanta
Serrano is a 5-month-old girl who is still a little shy who needs someone who can help her socialize and make some friends.
Serrano is a 5-month-old girl who is still a little shy who needs someone who can help her socialize and make some friends.
Dog sitter arrested for kicking, punching dog after abuse is caught on video, police say
Officers with an Arizona police department arrested a man who they say was caught on video kicking and punching a dog he was babysitting.
Officers with an Arizona police department arrested a man who they say was caught on video kicking and punching a dog he was babysitting.
Florida dog named 'TobyKeith' breaks record as oldest in the world
The pooch surpassed the lifespan of a Chihuahua which is normally between 12 and 18-years-old.
The pooch surpassed the lifespan of a Chihuahua which is normally between 12 and 18-years-old.
'She doesn't even expect it': Goose attacks woman in Jacksonville parking lot
Onlookers saw it coming. An unsuspecting woman walked across a parking lot in Jacksonville, not realizing she would fall victim to a nearby attacker – a Canada goose.
Onlookers saw it coming. An unsuspecting woman walked across a parking lot in Jacksonville, not realizing she would fall victim to a nearby attacker – a Canada goose.
Pet of the Day from FurKids
Aaron loves all people and other dogs too. He is currently undergoing treatments for heartworm disease but is still in need of a loving home.
Aaron loves all people and other dogs too. He is currently undergoing treatments for heartworm disease but is still in need of a loving home.
Father and son sentenced for illegally killing grizzly bear, leading to cub’s death
Jared and Rex Baum pleaded guilty in Idaho and admitted to covering up the crime.
Jared and Rex Baum pleaded guilty in Idaho and admitted to covering up the crime.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
Ryker has long black fur and a lot of energy. He loves people and other cats, especially his shelter bestie, Randall.
Ryker has long black fur and a lot of energy. He loves people and other cats, especially his shelter bestie, Randall.
'All we can do is pray': Prized horses buried in snow during North Dakota's historic blizzard
"There's nowhere else to put them. They're just going to have to weather it. I got to just pray … this is bad," Hollie Wilson said after a blizzard left seven of her horses shivering uncontrollably for three days.
"There's nowhere else to put them. They're just going to have to weather it. I got to just pray … this is bad," Hollie Wilson said after a blizzard left seven of her horses shivering uncontrollably for three days.
Pet of the Day from the Atlanta Humane Society
Smokey is a 14-year-old lady who likes to lounge around and who would love a quieter place to live.
Smokey is a 14-year-old lady who likes to lounge around and who would love a quieter place to live.
Kisses from your dog may contain deadly bacteria, study says
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.