“Shelter pets” declared the official state pet of Ohio

March 27, 2019

In Ohio it isn’t cats versus dogs. Rather, it’s shelter pets of all kinds. The state has named the “shelter pet” as the official…

Hero dog — and “very best boy” — saves Texas family from house fire

March 27, 2019

Dog owners know how much their pets love them. Few pet lovers get to experience just how far their dogs will go to prove…

Gaza man gets help from Israeli veterinary team to save his parrot

March 25, 2019

When Abdullah Sharaf’s parrot accidentally swallowed bleach, the Gaza resident was told by local veterinarians that there was no way the bird could be…

Caught On Video: Fastidious mouse secretly tidies senior’s shed

March 21, 2019

Stephen McKears has the best house mouse. The Gloucestershire senior couldn’t figure out how the work area in the shed appeared so tidy every…

Wednesday Zen Moment: To be as cute as this polar bear cub in Berlin

March 20, 2019

She was born deaf and blind. And, she still doesn’t have a name. But the 3-and-half-month-old polar bear cub is now a healthy —…

Wednesday Zen Moment: Looking for love at a Turkish zoo for singleton elephants, jaguar and a male hippo

March 20, 2019

One of Turkey’s largest zoos is looking to find mates for its single elephants, a female jaguar and male hippotamus. Celal Özsöyler, the head…

Blind man completes New York City half marathon with a trio of guide dogs by his side

March 18, 2019

When Thomas Panek started losing his vision as a teenager, he refused to see the barriers it would bring. Instead, the runner became the…

April the Giraffe gives birth livestream again as thousands watch on Youtube

March 17, 2019

April the giraffe who became a Youtube star as millions followed her pregnancy on livecam gave birth again on Saturday to another enthralled online…

California man rescues dog from burning home

March 15, 2019

Have far would you go to save your pet? Jose Guzman risked his life to save his family’s beloved dog, Gabbana, as their home…

Melissa Villaseñor adopts puppy from Best Friends Animal Society

March 14, 2019

Saturday Night Live star Melissa Villaseñor has a new shiny Penny. The comedian announced on social media this week the newest member of her family…