22 snakes, 1 chameleon found in check-in baggage by Indian customs officials
Indian customs intercepted baggage containing dozens of animals, including snakes and a chameleon.
Indian customs intercepted baggage containing dozens of animals, including snakes and a chameleon.
DeKalb, Fulton animal shelters need urgent homes for 300 dogs
Lifeline hopes to find foster or adoptive homes for 300 animals by next week.
Lifeline hopes to find foster or adoptive homes for 300 animals by next week.
Pet of the Day from the Atlanta Humane Society
Diamond's personality sparkles just as much as her name. The pit bull is energetic, cuddly, and loves to play with her toys.
Diamond's personality sparkles just as much as her name. The pit bull is energetic, cuddly, and loves to play with her toys.
Abandoned dog seen wandering Detroit streets with stuffed toy rescued, now receiving care
An abandoned dog is preparing for a new home after animal rescue groups spent days trying to find her after she was spotted wandering Detroit with a stuffed toy.
An abandoned dog is preparing for a new home after animal rescue groups spent days trying to find her after she was spotted wandering Detroit with a stuffed toy.
30 dogs seized from Lithonia properties in animal cruelty case, police say
A spokesperson for the department tells FOX 5 they believe 29 dogs in total have been removed.
A spokesperson for the department tells FOX 5 they believe 29 dogs in total have been removed.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
Luna recently finished nursing her puppies and now she's looking for a home of her own. The 3-year-old terrier has a calm and gentle spirit and loves nothing more than a good belly rub.
Luna recently finished nursing her puppies and now she's looking for a home of her own. The 3-year-old terrier has a calm and gentle spirit and loves nothing more than a good belly rub.
Why do dogs panic during storms? Here's how to help your best friend weather their fear
Preventative measures can greatly help dogs suffering from thunderstorm phobia, preventing them from phobic behaviors such as trembling, hiding, ripping up couch cushions, or barking up a storm.
Preventative measures can greatly help dogs suffering from thunderstorm phobia, preventing them from phobic behaviors such as trembling, hiding, ripping up couch cushions, or barking up a storm.
After 10 years in shelter, Happy finds forever home: ‘A bright spot in our lives’
Happy, a 14-year-old husky, had spent most of his life in the shelter, but Angela Boisseau gave him a chance and adopted him.
Happy, a 14-year-old husky, had spent most of his life in the shelter, but Angela Boisseau gave him a chance and adopted him.
Pets of the Day from FurKids
Diesel is a sweet boy who loves to be pet and would do best in a home with lots of love to give him. Hugo was rescued from a county shelter and is playful and sweet.
Diesel is a sweet boy who loves to be pet and would do best in a home with lots of love to give him. Hugo was rescued from a county shelter and is playful and sweet.
Scooby doobie don't: Discarded joints are posing hazards for dogs
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
Sisters Sitka and Nezuko love each other and are never far apart. They can be timid in new situations, but they blossom when they're comfortable.
Sisters Sitka and Nezuko love each other and are never far apart. They can be timid in new situations, but they blossom when they're comfortable.
Pet of the Day from Hero Dog Rescue
Braveheart loves playing ball in the backyard, sleeps well in his crate, and walks well on a leash.
Braveheart loves playing ball in the backyard, sleeps well in his crate, and walks well on a leash.
Immediate action needed to save animals in overcrowded Atlanta shelters
Overcrowding at several metro Atlanta shelters are leading to hard realities.
Overcrowding at several metro Atlanta shelters are leading to hard realities.
‘Bear-y’ lucky: Nevada firefighters rescue bear stuck in tree
Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.
Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.
Pet of the Day from Paws Atlanta
Chex loves napping and when he gets up, he's a little dramatic with the stretching.
Chex loves napping and when he gets up, he's a little dramatic with the stretching.
Atlanta animal shelters urgently searching for adopters: 'They need your help'
The metro Atlanta animal shelters need to find hundreds of foster families or adopters or they'll be forced to euthanize some of the pups over lack of humane housing. "We are devastated to be facing this grim reality yet again."
The metro Atlanta animal shelters need to find hundreds of foster families or adopters or they'll be forced to euthanize some of the pups over lack of humane housing. "We are devastated to be facing this grim reality yet again."
Cobb County elementary teachers help rescue pup from sewer
When the Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services team got out to the school, they realized it was a scared pup trapped in the drain.
When the Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services team got out to the school, they realized it was a scared pup trapped in the drain.
Canine influenza: Tips for preventing its spread
In order to stop the spread of canine influenza, experts are asking the public to take some preventative steps.
In order to stop the spread of canine influenza, experts are asking the public to take some preventative steps.
‘New baby alert’: Endangered Francois’ leaf monkey born at San Antonio Zoo
Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.
Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.
Dogs can join owners for outdoor dining, FDA says
The FDA updated its food policy earlier this year to let owners and their furry friends enjoy eating together.
The FDA updated its food policy earlier this year to let owners and their furry friends enjoy eating together.