Pets and Animals

A dead cat recently found in the Lithonia area has tested positive for rabies, prompting a warning from DeKalb County health officials.

A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.

The British royal family has a new member: Otto, an English cocker spaniel.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Friday that his office is assisting the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida with an "ongoing criminal investigation" into Sloth World Orlando, following the deaths of numerous sloths under its care.

Fulton County Animal Services says it doesn't have enough newspapers to keep animal kennels clean.

Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation. 

Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.

Police in Portland, Tennessee, are investigating after a 7-month-old girl was killed in a dog attack at her family’s home.

Zoo Atlanta is welcoming two new giant pandas!