Beagle breeder in Virginia fined $35M after 4,000 dogs rescued

A beagle breeder in Virginia received the largest ever animal-welfare fine this week after thousands of neglected dogs were rescued from its medical breeding facility in 2022.

Where are mail carriers bit the most by dogs? USPS shares top cities, states

When it comes to dog bites on postal workers, some U.S. cities and states rank higher than others. Here’s what the USPS wants dog owners to know.

Giant pandas returning to DC’s National Zoo

Two new giant pandas are coming to D.C.’s National Zoo from China. The Smithsonian's National Zoo made the announcement Wednesday, a little more than six months after sending its three pandas back to China. 

Stanley Pup brings rescue dogs to the rink in friendly face-off

In honor of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the NHL is hosting the Stanley Pup – a friendly face-off featuring adoptable (and adorable) rescue dogs.

Man dies in apparent attempt to save dog in Vallejo fire

A man died in Vallejo over the weekend, after he apparently tried to retrieve his dog from a burning mobile home, according to fire officials.

BARK Air completes its first cross-country dog flight with tickets costing $6,000 for pet and owner

BARK, the company that makes BarkBoxes, completed its first-ever BARK Air "white paw experience" flight from Westchester County Airport outside of New York City to Los Angeles’ Van Nuys airport.

Dog that cried 'endlessly' at shelter gets good news

An Indiana shelter shared a touching video of Major making the rounds to get goodbye pats and cuddles from staff before walking out the door with his new family.

Arizona dog survives all odds after being found on the reservation, now she needs a home

A three-year-old dog who was attacked on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Laveen has survived all odds and the person who rescued her is looking to find her a forever home.

'Kittens' dropped off at Arizona Humane Society turned out to be something else

The Arizona Humane Society is warning people to be certain that baby animals are actually orphans before attempting to rescue them — and to be sure of the species of the animal.

Animal shelter tells pets' stories of survival after tornado outbreak

Harrowing stories of survival are coming out of Nebraska after multiple EF-3 tornadoes ripped apart homes and separated pets from their families.

Mystik Dan wins Kentucky Derby in photo finish

Mystik Dan won the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in a three-horse photo finish.

Alcatraz's falcon webcam takes flight

Viewers can now watch a pair of nesting peregrine falcons on Alcatraz Island thanks to a recently launched webcam.

North Carolina child says she hears 'monsters' in the wall, turns out to be 50K buzzing bees

A mother has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that her little girl's complaint about hearing "monsters" inside her walls ended up being a swarm of 50,000 bees that somehow entered the family's home.