animals

The adage "look before you leap" has never been as relevant as when you're on a summer hike in snake country, wherever that may be. One visiting hiker recently had ...

When there's a story about a woman walking a dog near a body of water in alligator country, you can probably figure out what happens next. But a few details ...

The dogs were "eaten alive."

If you ask the professionals what the best way for a person to approach and help a moose is, the answer is a simple "don't." Given the sheer size and ...

When an emaciated Catahoula leopard dog was picked up on the streets of Lehigh Acres, Florida, in early August, people were livid. The poor creature was barely even skin and ...

Every year, as summer comes to a close, cows, goats and sheep who have spent their summer in mountain pastures on the Alps are herded back down to the safety ...

When an injured animal comes to a shelter, it can be difficult to tell whether the injuries were accidental or intentional. There are certainly patterns and signs that point to ...

Wildfires are unpredictable events that have far-reaching effects. Not only are people and animals displaced, but structures and livelihoods are destroyed. The East Troublesome Fire began on Oct. 14, 2020, ...

When an animal is found in terrible condition, theories, insults and accusations fly. People's righteous indignation gets stirred up -- for good reason -- and they want justice for the ...

Last Thursday, a 15-year-old dog named Zoey wandered away from her home in Arlington, Texas, and found herself trapped underground. It took city rescue crews, the water company, police, firefighters, ...

Alligators and dogs are a bad combination. Time and again, when the two creatures meet, the dogs are not the victors. Many dog owners who live in large-reptile-infested areas know ...

If an animal is going to be rescuing you from danger, it's often a dog. There are countless movies and books based on this premise, and dogs do indeed seem ...

When Khaleesi first came to Mutty Paws Rescue in West Palm Beach, Florida, rescuers were shocked by her appearance. The poor dog had been found on the streets in Lehigh ...

There are all sorts of interesting places to hold kids' birthday parties, and more exotic options that many parents have availed themselves of are small zoos or reptile exhibits and ...

On Friday, a house in Chandler, Arizona, caught on fire. While owner Andrea Smith was not home at the time, the house was not empty -- there were dogs inside. ...

Little Oliver Nicholson was only with his family for 16 months, but in that time he touched countless lives and made a difference in the world around him. Born prematurely ...

On Wednesday night, the Hopkins County Humane Society got a call from a neighboring county desperate for help. A terrible dog hoarding situation had been discovered in a neighboring county ...

It's no secret that elderly people who live alone are often lonely. Especially in the last year, the opportunities for socializing and feeling part of a community have decreased significantly, ...

On Sunday, Brandon McLaren and Mecaila Johnson of Melbourne, Florida, decided to go to a nearby mall. Not a bad idea on a hot day -- but the two left ...

First responders put themselves on the front lines every day to help the people in their community. They see some of the worst scenarios play out before them, so when ...