Pet insurance: How it works and what to look for in a policy
Although pet insurance has grown in popularity, the number of insured pets is actually quite small: Only about 4% of pet owners carry pet insurance.
Watch: Same-sex flamingo couple hatch 'adopted' chick at England zoo
Same-sex parenting is a recognized behavior among Chilean flamingos and other bird species, according to the Paignton Zoo.
Reward skyrockets after bulldog left to die in taped container as Las Vegas temps reach near 100 degrees
Animal lovers are uniting to help find the person responsible for leaving a dog near a dumpster in a plastic tote sealed with tape in sweltering Las Vegas summer heat.
Groundhog found hiding inside claw machine at Pennsylvania mini golf course
Employees at a mini golf course in Pennsylvania made a shocking discovery when they spotted an unusual "prize" inside a claw machine.
Watch: Zoo lions find hidden camera, hilarity ensues
A pride of lions at the Oregon Zoo unknowingly put on a show after finding a hidden camera in their habitat.
Alligator spotted swimming in Lake Erie, prompting search
A search is ongoing for an alligator seen last weekend as officials investigate how the reptile ended up in the lake.
Orphaned mountain lion cub brought to Oakland Zoo
An orphaned mountain lion cub is recuperating at the Oakland Zoo after it was found orphaned more than 150 miles away.
Dolce & Gabbana launches dog perfume for $100 a bottle
A new line of dog perfume from Dolce & Gabbana is causing a stink for some veterinarians and pet owners.
Las Vegas' beloved giraffe, Ozzie, dies after fall at wildlife sanctuary
The Lion Habitat Ranch in Nevada is mourning the loss of Ozzie, Las Vegas' only giraffe, who died after falling.
Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
WATCH: Oklahoma dog ignites house fire after chewing on lithium-ion battery
The Tulsa Fire Department urges homeowners to keep lithium-ion batteries out of reach of children and pets.
Thousands head to Pacifica to watch World Dog Surfing Championships
Thousands of fans and dog lovers came from all over the world to watch dogs surf at Linda Mar Beach.
Meet Audio, a Tennessee kitten with 4 ears
This little ear-resistible feline, named Audio due to his built-in surround-sound speakers, is estimated to be nearly 9 weeks old and weighs just over 2 pounds.
Missouri police dog dies in hot patrol car after air conditioner malfunctions
The Arnold Police Department said 4-year-old Vader passed away from heat exhaustion on Wednesday when temperatures reached the mid-90s that day.
Flying with your dog? New CDC rules take effect: Here's what to know
The new dog import rules apply to those returning from a trip overseas with a dog, visiting the U.S., or adopting a dog from abroad.
Here's how radioactive rhino horns could save animals, deter poaching
Researchers injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of an effort to stop poaching.
‘DOGust 1st’ 2024: August 1 is the universal birthday for pets adopted from the shelter
Pet owners who adopted a dog from a shelter or rescue organization but don’t know their furry friend’s birthday now have a solution: DOGust 1st.
Calgary Zoo polar bear drowns after rough play incident
A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.
Puppies rescued from California's Park Fire by rescuer who ran nearly 2 miles
Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.
Pets can smell your stress, study finds
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.