Watch: Great Pyrenees won’t drop weapon despite desperate pleas from dog-walker
Video shows the dog-walker begging Theo to drop what turned out to be a knife, but the Great Pyrenees casually declines.
America's rarest snake found choked to death on giant centipede in Florida
The rim rock crowned snake is the rarest snake in North America, and was spotted for the first time in 4 years in the Florida Keys — but researchers say the reptile was found dead, and had apparently choked to death while trying to eat a giant centipede.
Seal and dog play fetch on Santa Cruz beach
A surf photographer captured video of a seal chasing after a ball with his dog on a Santa Cruz beach last weekend. The uncommon playmates are seen bouncing through the ocean together, playing fetch.
Steve Irwin honored by Bindi, Robert Irwin on 16th anniversary of his death: 'Amazing guardian angel'
The 'Crocodile Hunter' died in 2006 after being stung by a stingray.
Dolly Parton launches dog apparel line called Doggy Parton: 'My love for pets is stronger than ever'
Dolly Parton is excited to announce the launch of her dog apparel line, Doggy Parton.
Researchers say dead whale that washed in Half Moon Bay was popular 'Fran'
Researchers say a humpback whale that was struck by a ship and washed ashore Sunday in Half Moon Bay was a well-known humpback named Fran.
Watch: Bull runs into rodeo crowd after escaping from pen at Florida State Fairgrounds
A bull escaped from its pen into a crowd at a rodeo at the Florida State Fairground, causing a panic over the weekend.
Dead fish washing up in Lake Merritt and parts of bay
Dead fish are being found around parts of the Bay Area and experts point to a deadly algal bloom as the cause.
Dogs found living in deplorable conditions at Georgia animal rescue, deputies say
Investigators said more than 200 dogs were found on property belonging to Wendy Brewer and Dogs Rock Rescue. Brewer was booked into the Heard County jail on felony animal cruelty charges.
Minnesota man opens heart and home to 'misfit' dogs
Lary Schuette packs his home with fourteen dogs that all were chosen because they face some big challenges. Many are in wheelchairs with only two legs that work, others have no legs at all.
Abandoned dog discovered by mail carrier finds forever home
This week, Ruff Start Rescue has stepped in to help a young puppy find a new home with a family just outside the metro.
Krispy Kreme releasing dog doughnuts in honor of National Dog Day this Friday
These special doggie desserts come in a six-count pack and are available at Krispy Kreme locations nationwide on Aug. 26.
Elephant rips handler in half in Thailand after working in extreme heat: report
Thai police said hot weather may have made the animal ‘go crazy,' prompting it to tear Supachai Wongfaed in half.
Giant panda twins born in China as vulnerable species struggles to survive
Chinese veterinarians have been using artificial insemination to boost the population of vulnerable giant pandas, which rarely reproduce in the wild.
Dozens of dogs dying from mysterious parvo-like illness in Michigan
A shelter in northern Michigan said 30 dogs had died from the illness, prompting an investigation by the state into what was infecting the animals.
Dogs can cry tears of joy when reunited with owner, study finds
Researchers have found another reason why the bond between humans and dogs is so special.
Boy, 8 years old, discovers giant shark tooth in South Carolina: 'Find of a lifetime'
An outdoorsy eight-year-old found a fossilized shark tooth from a long-extinct species while he was on a family vacation in South Carolina earlier this month of August 2022.
National Dog Day: Top 10 dog names, breeds for 2022
Are your dog’s name and breed in the top 10?
Dog blinded after ingesting oxycodone while on a walk at Palisades Park in Santa Monica
A dog named Chance the Rapper was blinded last week after his owner said he ingested an oxycodone tablet while the two were on a walk at Palisades Park in Santa Monica.
Bison head-butts car stuck in traffic jam in Yellowstone National Park
Bison are unpredictable and have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal.