Pugs are so unhealthy they can’t ‘be considered a typical dog,’ study says
The breed's “flat face, bulging eyes, wrinkled skin and tendency towards obesity" make it twice as likely than other dogs to have health problems.
The breed's “flat face, bulging eyes, wrinkled skin and tendency towards obesity" make it twice as likely than other dogs to have health problems.
Ukrainian soldiers feed pets left behind in Kharkiv after neighborhood evacuated
The Ukrainian defense volunteers were seen in Kharkiv feeding several cats, described as pets left behind by their owners who were forced to evacuate amid Russia’s war.
The Ukrainian defense volunteers were seen in Kharkiv feeding several cats, described as pets left behind by their owners who were forced to evacuate amid Russia’s war.
Dog's skull fractured while defending California woman from mountain lion
State wildlife officials are investigating a mountain lion attack that left a woman's dog badly injured in Northern California. Erin Wilson said her Belgian Malinois named Eva is a hero for grappling with the animal.
State wildlife officials are investigating a mountain lion attack that left a woman's dog badly injured in Northern California. Erin Wilson said her Belgian Malinois named Eva is a hero for grappling with the animal.
Foster City considers killing geese over water pollution concerns, residents protest
Members of animal rights groups marched to the steps of City Hall in Foster City on Tuesday. They were protesting a plan to kill potentially hundreds of geese. City officials say the birds are not migrating like they should, their population doubled in just one year, and their droppings pollute waterways.
Members of animal rights groups marched to the steps of City Hall in Foster City on Tuesday. They were protesting a plan to kill potentially hundreds of geese. City officials say the birds are not migrating like they should, their population doubled in just one year, and their droppings pollute waterways.
Puppy born with upside-down paws as shelter seeks donations for surgery
7-week-old pug Mila suffers from a condition known as bilateral luxated elbows.
7-week-old pug Mila suffers from a condition known as bilateral luxated elbows.
Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
Animal Society offers $5K reward after puppy shot in foot, cat shot in spine
Veterinarians said both animals suffered severe injuries, and the cat’s prognosis is poor.
Veterinarians said both animals suffered severe injuries, and the cat’s prognosis is poor.
Nashville Zoo welcomes 1st spotted fanaloka born in U.S.
The Nashville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a pup you've probably never heard of.
The Nashville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a pup you've probably never heard of.
Richmond police warn of possible mountain lion sighting
Authorities on Friday warned residents of a possible mountain lion sighting in the Point Richmond neighborhood, police said.
Authorities on Friday warned residents of a possible mountain lion sighting in the Point Richmond neighborhood, police said.
Wisconsin dog tied to hydrant adopted on 1st day available
The Wisconsin Humane Society announced that Baby Girl – the dog found tied to a Green Bay fire hydrant – has found a new home.
The Wisconsin Humane Society announced that Baby Girl – the dog found tied to a Green Bay fire hydrant – has found a new home.
Watch: Man saves drowning antelope after elephant alerts zoo staff
A dramatic rescue played out at a zoo in Guatemala City after an antelope fell into a pool of water and began to struggle – and it was all thanks to a vigilant elephant named 'Trompita.'
A dramatic rescue played out at a zoo in Guatemala City after an antelope fell into a pool of water and began to struggle – and it was all thanks to a vigilant elephant named 'Trompita.'
Dog tethered to fire hydrant with heartbreaking note goes up for adoption
The dog seen abandoned and tethered to a fire hydrant in Wisconsin in a viral image is now going up for adoption.
The dog seen abandoned and tethered to a fire hydrant in Wisconsin in a viral image is now going up for adoption.
Photos show dozens of Florida alligators with 'glowing' eyes at night
This is the stuff nightmares are made of!
This is the stuff nightmares are made of!
Detroit Zoo officials worry raptor may have snatched missing baby wallaby
"This has never happened before here," said Scott Carter, the Chief Life Science Officer with the Detroit Zoological Society.
"This has never happened before here," said Scott Carter, the Chief Life Science Officer with the Detroit Zoological Society.
Fawn rescued after falling into Orinda swimming pool, returns back to mom
A baby deer was helped out of an Orinda swimming pool after getting stuck on Sunday.
A baby deer was helped out of an Orinda swimming pool after getting stuck on Sunday.
Cat accused of trespassing wins $125,000 settlement, owner calls for policy changes
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
San Francisco firefighters save baby fox stuck in construction pipe
San Francisco Fire Department said they saved a baby fox who was stuck in a construction pipe on Saturday.
San Francisco Fire Department said they saved a baby fox who was stuck in a construction pipe on Saturday.
World's tallest dog confirmed: Meet 'Zeus' the Texas Great Dane
Zeus, a two-year-old Great Dane, is a whopping 3 ft and 5.18 inches tall and enjoys eating 12 cups of dog food each day.
Zeus, a two-year-old Great Dane, is a whopping 3 ft and 5.18 inches tall and enjoys eating 12 cups of dog food each day.
Dog left tied to fire hydrant with backpack full of toys, heartbreaking note from owner
Baby Girl was found tied to a fire hydrant earlier this week with a backpack full of her favorite toys and a heartbreaking note from her owner.
Baby Girl was found tied to a fire hydrant earlier this week with a backpack full of her favorite toys and a heartbreaking note from her owner.
‘Lost puppy’ rescued by family turns out to be baby coyote
“He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified him as a lost puppy,” the Cape Wildlife Center shared on social media.
“He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified him as a lost puppy,” the Cape Wildlife Center shared on social media.