Best in Show Petting? One man’s Westminster mission

February 17, 2015

UPDATE BELOW: He did it! ** Some people collect stamps. Others stockpile coins. But for chap named Ben Rose, handing out pets to the…

Odd couple: Rottweiler and fox are fast friends

February 16, 2015

Who says a fox and hound can’t be friends? Clearly, there’s no bloodsport at this British animal rescue facility. Such is the case of…

Bounce the Dog wins the internet, and you should listen to him when looking for love

February 14, 2015

In it’s very serious vein of reportage, the BBC recently invited a dog on as an expert in the world of relationships, and well,…

Hero dog on the mend after trying to save owner

February 11, 2015

Carmen, a 9-year-old boxer dog, hailed as a hero for trying to save her owner’s life and nearly losing her own life in a…

Motherlode of manatees in Florida refuge

February 7, 2015

The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex boasts the world’s largest concentration of manatees. And, that proved especially true recently. “It’s gotten a little crowded…

Flying pig commercial wins Doritos Super Bowl prize

February 1, 2015

Little kid wants Ralph’s Doritos. But Ralph rebukes the little boy. Sure, you can have the Doritos, he laughs. “When pigs fly.” So the…

New names for triple threat of cuteness at Cincinnati Zoo

January 31, 2015

A trio of female lion cubs born at the Cincinnati Zoo now have names. The triplets, formerly known as the rather boring 1, 2, and…

Hospital patches up wounded turtles in the Florida Keys

January 30, 2015

The Turtle Hospital does some pretty phenomenal work rehabilitating sick and injured sea turtles and returning them to the Florida Keys. Right now, the…

Torture case leads to big boost for animal welfare in Canada

January 30, 2015

The sad case of a dog and cat that were abused to death in Calgary, Alta. now has a silver lining. About $70,000 raised…

Greatest official astronaut portrait ever as Leland Melvin sneaks in his dogs

January 29, 2015

NASA astronaut and TV host Leland Melvin has another title: best dog dad in the galaxy. The Atlantis Space Shuttle traveler has his two dogs Jake…