The animal of the year is…. December 27, 2025 The Blooming Octopus has been named the animal of the year by the Wildlife Trusts following a record year of common octopus found in… Continue Reading
Ottawa firefighters rescue Christmas kitten trapped behind car dashboard December 26, 2025 Snickers got into a sticky situation on Christmas Eve, but firefighters in Ottawa used some quick thinking to get the wee kitten unstuck. Ottawa… Continue Reading
Police search for suspect after dog tied to pole, abandoned in Georgina Park February 4, 2025 Police are looking for witnesses — and a suspect — after a large dog was abandoned in a frigid, snowy dog park in the… Continue Reading
Florida pet owner charged with animal cruelty after dog abandoned amid Hurricane Milton October 16, 2024 A 23-year-old Florida man is now charged with aggravated animal cruelty for allegedly leaving his dog tied to a fence post in rising flood… Continue Reading
Tampa police rescue abandoned dog found tied to pole with Hurricane Milton bearing down October 9, 2024 The dog was alone, tied to a fence post and standing in belly-deep in water when Florida Highway Patrol troopers rescued it from certain… Continue Reading
Wild animals including tigers, lions, bears and wolves rescued in Ukraine. September 29, 2024 In Ukraine, it is legal for private citizens to keep wild animals. Since the war with Russia began, wild animals including tigers, lions, bears… Continue Reading
Giant pangolin, unseen since 1967, rediscovered in Senegal August 7, 2024 In March 2023, temperatures in eastern Senegal soared to 40°C, with the cooling rains still months away. Yet, for the dedicated field team from… Continue Reading
Pets rescued from Jasper National Park wildfire July 28, 2024 **Update: Aug. 1. The Municipality of Jasper posted a pet rescue update: It counted rescues of 21 cats, one dog, four birds, two snakes,… Continue Reading
Caught on video: Jackrabbit wins play of the night during CFL game in Calgary July 21, 2024 Horses and lions and … one very confused jackrabbit took to the gridiron Sunday night in Calgary. The Canadian Football League’s Calgary Stampeders were… Continue Reading
“Brave cat” that jumped from burning building in Edmonton lands purr-fect “fur-ever home” July 9, 2024 Back in April, a cat was caught on video jumping from a third floor balcony in downtown Edmonton as a fire burned behind inside… Continue Reading