'Mini' pig that went viral is too big, town says
At 22 inches tall and 144 pounds, Larry exceeds the town’s maximum size allowed for pet pigs.
Buckeye woman and teen son attacked by family dogs, police say
Authorities were called to a home near Rooks Road and Southern Avenue after a woman reported that she and her son were attacked while trying to stop a fight between their dogs.
New Chandler ordinance allows residents to raise chicken in their backyard, with some rules
The city of Chandler voted yes to allowing backyard chickens, but there are some restrictions. The new ordinance took effect on Jan. 5, 2023, but there is also some opposition to the ordinance in the East Valley community.
Moose rescued from frozen lake after being stuck for hours
Authorities in Washington state said the attempt to pull the moose to safety was a calculated decision.
Dog tied up, abandoned at Iowa airport while owner catches flight alone
The dog is a 1-year-old female, whom officers have called Allie.
Cat dies after swallowing 38 hair ties followed by surgery
The Charleston Animal Society posted about the tragedy on its Instagram page.
13 bison dead near Yellowstone park after truck driver strikes herd
The semi-truck struck the bison after dark on Wednesday night.
Apache Junction dog attacked by coyote, security cameras reveal
Zeus, a chihuahua-pug mix, was attacked by a coyote in Apache Junction earlier this week and somehow managed to survive the encounter.
Man, 2 dogs rescued by U.S. Coast Guard as disabled sailboat wrecks against rocks
The trio was sailing about 45 miles west of Victoria, British Columbia in the Strait of Juan de Fuca Tuesday night when the boat lost power and grounded, smashing against the rocks, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Shiba inu who inspired Doge meme, cryptocurrency is gravely ill
Kabosu, the Shiba inu "doge" who brought you "such funny" and "much wow," is very sick.
Meet Hershey! Puppy with heart condition needs a special fur-ever home
The four-month-old Australian cattle dog mix loves to play, and he's currently housed at the Arizona Humane Society near 15th Avenue and Dobbins.
Alaska Zoo takes in orphaned polar bear found wandering alone
Federal and local officials made the rare move to remove the male bear from the wild population.
Watch: Oklahoma firefighters rescue dog stuck in frozen lake
Oklahoma City Fire Department Stations 30 and 40 responded to the rescue. Video of the rescue shows one firefighter who used a paddle boat to reach the dog.
Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot
The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.
Phoenix firefighters rescue puppy stuck in can of dog food
The small pup remained unhurt, and fire officials took to social media to applaud the rescue.
Making pig livers humanlike at Minnesota lab in quest to ease organ shortage
The ghostly form floating in a large jar had been the robust reddish-brown of a healthy organ just hours before. Now it’s semi-translucent, white tubes like branches on a tree showing through.
Nevada man accused of abandoning dog at dump, poisoning another
Apolonio Aniceto, 85, is charged with two counts of felony animal abuse.
Virginia zoo gets rare hippopotamus for Christmas
No crocodiles, or rhinoceroseses ...
Relocated ‘nuisance’ bear travels nearly 1,000 miles, returns to national park
A bold black bear with a reputation for looting campsites and backpacks has wowed researchers once again.
Polar bears near 'Polar Bear Capital' dying at alarming rate, new survey found
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.