Koala-sniffing dog aids in 15 wildlife rescues as Australian bushfires ravage habitats
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
Calling all knitters: NC rescue group to donate homemade nests to Australia
The rescue plans to mail several-thousand homemade nests to the animals in Australia.
The rescue plans to mail several-thousand homemade nests to the animals in Australia.
10,000 feral camels at risk of being shot as they search for water amid Australia’s severe drought
Up to 10,000 feral camels in South Australia could be killed as they consume scarce water sources in drought-afflicted areas and cause damage to local infrastructure.
Up to 10,000 feral camels in South Australia could be killed as they consume scarce water sources in drought-afflicted areas and cause damage to local infrastructure.
Volunteers knit koala mittens, joey pouches for Australia wildlife injured by bushfires
knitters and crafters all over the world have answered the call to action, making thousands of protective pouches and blankets for native wildlife displaced by the crisis.
knitters and crafters all over the world have answered the call to action, making thousands of protective pouches and blankets for native wildlife displaced by the crisis.
Australian family rescues multiple koalas from wildfires
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
Sea lion shot with pellet gun forced to be humanely euthanized due to injuries
A sea lion who was shot with a pellet gun and found in distress in Newport Beach in December was humanely euthanized due to the extent of its injuries.
A sea lion who was shot with a pellet gun and found in distress in Newport Beach in December was humanely euthanized due to the extent of its injuries.
Drowning dog tied to 'heavy rock' rescued from river in England, woman arrested, police say
A woman in England has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after a dog was found tied to a rock and drowning in a river on Monday morning, according to police.
A woman in England has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after a dog was found tied to a rock and drowning in a river on Monday morning, according to police.
After 2,461 days at shelter, 12-year-old dog finds forever family
After spending nearly seven years at an animal shelter, a pitbull-boxer mix has finally found her forever family.
After spending nearly seven years at an animal shelter, a pitbull-boxer mix has finally found her forever family.
Kentucky man allegedly skins neighbors’ dogs, claims he’s making ‘doggy coat’
Kentucky State Police were dispatched to an animal cruelty complaint when a resident, Joshua Vick, reported that his neighbor Jonathan Watkins had allegedly killed his two dogs, skinned them and hung the pelts from his front porch.
Kentucky State Police were dispatched to an animal cruelty complaint when a resident, Joshua Vick, reported that his neighbor Jonathan Watkins had allegedly killed his two dogs, skinned them and hung the pelts from his front porch.
Vallejo family pleads for return of missing dog later adopted
The 3-month-old pit-husky mix named Luna belonged to Michael and Kathryn Elledge and their two children. They were devasted to learn their puppy was adopted by someone else.
The 3-month-old pit-husky mix named Luna belonged to Michael and Kathryn Elledge and their two children. They were devasted to learn their puppy was adopted by someone else.
Nearly half a billion animals feared dead in Australia wildfires, ecologists say
Ecologists estimate that 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles have been killed since September in the country’s catastrophic wildfires.
Ecologists estimate that 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles have been killed since September in the country’s catastrophic wildfires.
Mother, 2 daughters investigated for causing fire that killed more than 30 animals at German zoo
A mother and her two daughters, ages 30 to 60, went to police after authorities held a news conference about the fire.
A mother and her two daughters, ages 30 to 60, went to police after authorities held a news conference about the fire.
3 mountain lions killed after feeding on human remains
Three mountain lions found feeding on human remains near a popular Tucson hiking trail have been killed, Arizona authorities said Wednesday.
Three mountain lions found feeding on human remains near a popular Tucson hiking trail have been killed, Arizona authorities said Wednesday.
Pit bull shot in Menlo Park, owner says attack was unprovoked
The owner of a pit bull, who was shot and injured last weekend in Menlo Park, says the attack was unprovoked and that the shooter is a danger to the community.
The owner of a pit bull, who was shot and injured last weekend in Menlo Park, says the attack was unprovoked and that the shooter is a danger to the community.
Horse dies during training at Santa Anita, just days before opening day
Santa Anita's opening weekend reportedly was marred by the death of another racehorse -- though the latest fatality happened on Thursday, two days before Saturday's rescheduled opening day.
Santa Anita's opening weekend reportedly was marred by the death of another racehorse -- though the latest fatality happened on Thursday, two days before Saturday's rescheduled opening day.
Adorable video shows polar bear struggling to open Christmas presents
Snow Lilly the polar bear from the Milwuakee County Zoo, was much too eager to see what Santa brought her for Christmas, but had a tough time opening her presents.
Snow Lilly the polar bear from the Milwuakee County Zoo, was much too eager to see what Santa brought her for Christmas, but had a tough time opening her presents.
Dog stolen from San Francisco family on Christmas back home
The San Francisco family says their Christmas was going just fine until about noon.
The San Francisco family says their Christmas was going just fine until about noon.
Dogs can count, especially when it comes to treats: study
A new study reveals man’s best friend is capable of counting-- especially their treats.
A new study reveals man’s best friend is capable of counting-- especially their treats.
Bus driver helps reunite missing dogs with family
A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver helped reunite a pair of lost dogs with their family just in time for the holidays after they were found wandering the streets on December 18.
A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver helped reunite a pair of lost dogs with their family just in time for the holidays after they were found wandering the streets on December 18.
Man finds collar, note on mailbox saying missing dog was shot by neighbor for digging through trash
A Mississippi man was devastated after discovering that his missing dog was fatally shot by a neighbor who left a note and the collar of his beloved pet hanging on his mailbox.
A Mississippi man was devastated after discovering that his missing dog was fatally shot by a neighbor who left a note and the collar of his beloved pet hanging on his mailbox.