Pet health alert issued amid bird flu outbreaks

A health alert has been issued for pet owners, as veterinarians are seeing cases of bird flu among cats. Dogs can also contract H5N1, experts said.

Watch: Emotional reunion as stolen dog returns home after over 7 years

A tearful reunion between a family and their beloved dog was caught on tape more than seven years after she was stolen from their yard.

Giant schnauzer Monty wins best in show at Westminster Kennel Club dog show

Monty, a giant schnauzer, took home the top prize at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, solidifying his place in dog show history.

Endangered gorilla dies at San Francisco Zoo at age 43

 A critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, named "Oscar Jonesy," died on Thursday afternoon following a medical procedure at 43 years old, according to the San Francisco Zoo.

Coyote rescued from water retention pond in Monterey County

A coyote was in too deep, so to speak, when it got stuck in a water retention pond in Monterey County and had to be rescued. 

VIDEO: Massive and strange fish stranded along Florida coast. What is Mola Mola fish?

A huge Mola Mola fish, also known as an ocean sunfish, found itself stranded near the Florida coast. What's a very large and strange fish. Here's what it is.

Chewy offers free treats for pets if Eagles win Super Bowl 59

If the Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl 59, Chewy said it will give away 59,000 free treats for birds, dogs and cats.

5,700 pounds of dog food recalled over risk of salmonella – what to know

5,700 pounds of Blue Ridge Beef natural dog food has been recalled over the risk of salmonella contamination, the FDA said. Here's what to know.

Oakland Zoo helps rescue orphaned mountain lion cubs after mom fatally struck

Three orphaned mountain lion cubs were brought to the Oakland Zoo for rehabilitation and care after their mother was believed to have been fatally struck by a car.

How did a baby shark hatch without a male around? Louisiana aquarium investigates

The Shreveport Aquarium in Louisiana is investigating the mysterious birth of a baby swell shark, despite no male sharks being present in the tank for three years.

DC's giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make National Zoo public debut

Washington, D.C.'s panda drought ended Friday when three-year-old giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their public debut at the National Zoo.

California woman arrested after 27 horses found dead on property

A California woman was arrested on allegations of animal cruelty after 27 horses were found dead on her property and several others were discovered malnourished, according to sheriff’s officials.

San Francisco SPCA waives puppy adoption fees, opens doors to SoCal animals

As the wildfires in Southern California spreads, hundreds of animals have been separated from their owners, overwhelming shelters in the region. The SF SPCA is trying to clear its shelter, so it can receive adoptable animals from Southern California in the coming days.

Here are signs that poor air quality may affect your pet

Bad air quality can have a negative impact on people, but pets can be more susceptible to it, and these are the things to be aware of to protect your animal.