Pets and Animals

Although pet insurance has grown in popularity, the number of insured pets is actually quite small: Only about 4% of pet owners carry pet insurance.

Same-sex parenting is a recognized behavior among Chilean flamingos and other bird species, according to the Paignton Zoo.

Osh, the lone elephant remaining at the Oakland Zoo, will depart for greener pastures by the end of the year.

An orphaned mountain lion cub is recuperating at the Oakland Zoo after it was found orphaned more than 150 miles away.

A new line of dog perfume from Dolce & Gabbana is causing a stink for some veterinarians and pet owners.

Richmond firefighters rescued eight, 1-week-old kittens while battling a fire at a homeless encampment Sunday night and they shared their adorable act on social media. 

The Lion Habitat Ranch in Nevada is mourning the loss of Ozzie, Las Vegas' only giraffe, who died after falling.

A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.

The Tulsa Fire Department urges homeowners to keep lithium-ion batteries out of reach of children and pets.

Thousands of fans and dog lovers came from all over the world to watch dogs surf at Linda Mar Beach. 

This little ear-resistible feline, named Audio due to his built-in surround-sound speakers, is estimated to be nearly 9 weeks old and weighs just over 2 pounds.

The Arnold Police Department said 4-year-old Vader passed away from heat exhaustion on Wednesday when temperatures reached the mid-90s that day.

The new dog import rules apply to those returning from a trip overseas with a dog, visiting the U.S., or adopting a dog from abroad.

A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.

Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.

A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.

A balancing bear stole the show in a Florida neighborhood last week – and no, the circus wasn't in town!

A California Highway Patrol K9 was being credited for helping to uncover 70 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Napa County.

There is a battle brewing over a San Francisco park between dog owners and the city. There are signs at all the entrances of Jackson Playground; no dogs are allowed on athletic fields, but dog owners want to change that.