Toddler waves stuffed cat in front of Amur leopard at Philadelphia Zoo
Other visitors giggled and looked on in awe as the girl shared a special moment with one of nature’s rarest big cats.
Other visitors giggled and looked on in awe as the girl shared a special moment with one of nature’s rarest big cats.
Preakness Stakes: Rombauer crosses the finish line first, denying Medina Spirit chance at Triple Crown
The 146th running of the Preakness Stakes takes place Saturday with plenty of drama from the Kentucky Derby still looming over one of thoroughbred racing’s biggest events.
The 146th running of the Preakness Stakes takes place Saturday with plenty of drama from the Kentucky Derby still looming over one of thoroughbred racing’s biggest events.
‘Match made in heaven’: Boy with prosthetic leg adopts dog with missing paw
Seven-year-old Paxton Williams and his puppy, Marvel, share a special bond.
Seven-year-old Paxton Williams and his puppy, Marvel, share a special bond.
Shelter searching for people who abandoned dog with chain embedded in neck
The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter shared video showing two people abandoning a dog with a chain embedded in her neck outside of the shelter. (Warning, graphic photos in this story may be distressing.)
The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter shared video showing two people abandoning a dog with a chain embedded in her neck outside of the shelter. (Warning, graphic photos in this story may be distressing.)
The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer
The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”
The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”
Duck hatches from free-range egg woman bought from grocery store
The woman who bought the eggs says she's going to keep the duck as a pet.
The woman who bought the eggs says she's going to keep the duck as a pet.
Bear spotted roaming Sebastopol neighborhood
Cameras outside a resident's home captured images of a bear roaming in the areas of Pleasant Hill, Lynch, and Robinson roads.
Cameras outside a resident's home captured images of a bear roaming in the areas of Pleasant Hill, Lynch, and Robinson roads.
San Jose woman sentenced to 4 years in vet fraud scheme
A former Sacramento resident has been sentenced to about four years in prison after being convicted in a fraud scheme involving a Rancho Cordova veterinary clinic, federal prosecutors said.
A former Sacramento resident has been sentenced to about four years in prison after being convicted in a fraud scheme involving a Rancho Cordova veterinary clinic, federal prosecutors said.
Marine worms’ ‘fascinating phenomenon’ make annual appearance in South Carolina waters
Marine worms’ ‘fascinating phenomenon’ make annual appearance in South Carolina waters
Marine worms’ ‘fascinating phenomenon’ make annual appearance in South Carolina waters
California medical center throws retirement ‘paw-ty’ for beloved therapy dog, Tassy
Dozens of staff members lined the hospital’s hallways and clapped and cheered for Tassy as she walked by on her last day.
Dozens of staff members lined the hospital’s hallways and clapped and cheered for Tassy as she walked by on her last day.
Medina Spirit wins the Kentucky Derby
Medina Spirit won the 147th Kentucky Derby by a half-length over Mandaloun, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh victory in the premier race for 3-year-olds.
Medina Spirit won the 147th Kentucky Derby by a half-length over Mandaloun, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh victory in the premier race for 3-year-olds.
Dog lost near alligator-filled Florida swamps found alive after 9 days
The newly adopted dog was being transported to his new home when the vehicle crashed and he disappeared near the Florida Everglades.
The newly adopted dog was being transported to his new home when the vehicle crashed and he disappeared near the Florida Everglades.
Major Biden gets special training to prepare for arrival of White House cat
First lady Jill Biden said a family cat will be coming to the White House “pretty soon,” after the younger of the Bidens’ two German shepherds, Major, received special training.
First lady Jill Biden said a family cat will be coming to the White House “pretty soon,” after the younger of the Bidens’ two German shepherds, Major, received special training.
Video: Owner and stolen dog have emotional reunion after being separated for 3 days
Video captured the emotional reunion between a stolen dog and its owner after they were separated for three days.
Video captured the emotional reunion between a stolen dog and its owner after they were separated for three days.
Australian suburb invaded by massive flock of cockatoos
Video captured April 27 in New South Wales shows hundreds of corellas, a type of white cockatoo, descending on a sleepy residential neighborhood.
Video captured April 27 in New South Wales shows hundreds of corellas, a type of white cockatoo, descending on a sleepy residential neighborhood.
Ex-police dog's serious reaction to word 'cocaine' rocks TikTok
A former police dog in Australia has rocked TikTok with the reminder that law enforcement is never off duty after the pup’s concerned reaction to hearing the word "cocaine" went viral.
A former police dog in Australia has rocked TikTok with the reminder that law enforcement is never off duty after the pup’s concerned reaction to hearing the word "cocaine" went viral.
Dog ‘wins’ high school relay race after interrupting track meet, outrunning athletes
Gracie Laney thought the eruption of cheers was for her as she was about to win a high school relay race, but it may have been for her competitor: a dog on the loose.
Gracie Laney thought the eruption of cheers was for her as she was about to win a high school relay race, but it may have been for her competitor: a dog on the loose.
Seagull hitches ride on sunfish off California coast
Whale watchers caught video of a seagull hitching a ride on a sunbathing sunfish off the coast of California.
Whale watchers caught video of a seagull hitching a ride on a sunbathing sunfish off the coast of California.
Lost lamb spends night in Irish jail cell after being rescued by police
Police in Ireland said the lost lamb had been separated from the flock over the weekend and was found wandering alone on a road.
Police in Ireland said the lost lamb had been separated from the flock over the weekend and was found wandering alone on a road.
Dog rescues another dog from drowning in pool
It took the larger dog about 34 minutes to pull the smaller dog from the pool.
It took the larger dog about 34 minutes to pull the smaller dog from the pool.