Dog who has been in shelter for four years still just wants her forever home
There are so many dogs in shelters just waiting to be adopted, but sadly it takes some longer than others to find their forever homes, through no fault of their own. Sadly, some dogs wait ...
First pit bull adopted in Denver after end of 30-year-ban on the breed
We’re only a few days into 2021, but the start of the new year has brought much good news for animal lovers, as several laws benefiting animals went into effect on January 1. That includes ...
‘In loving memory of Bruce’: woman sets up tennis ball stand at beach as tribute to late dog
It’s always difficult dealing with the loss of a beloved pet. People grieve in many different ways, but many people choose to pay tribute to their late pets with a memorial. And recently, one heartwarming ...
Baby anteater survives at zoo after being abandoned by mom in the cold
It’s always exciting when a new baby animal is born at the zoo, but sometimes the births don’t always go so smoothly. Last month, a newborn baby anteater nearly died after being born in the ...
Columbus Zoo welcomes new baby koala, first born in 15 years
Koalas are beautiful animals and a symbol of Australian wildlife, but this important species has long been in danger. They are listed as a vulnerable species, and their already diminished numbers took a big hit ...
Bear chugs 36 cans of beer swiped from campsite, rangers lure him away using more beer
The year was 2004. Times were simpler then. That August some campers headed out to Baker Lake in Washington state, with some food and coolers of beer in tow. But when they returned to their ...
Viral video captures loving moment between bulldog puppy and his favorite mascot
The University of Georgia’s football team is called the Bulldogs, and they have a human-sized bulldog named Hairy Dawg, who can be seen at every game. IT’S SATURDAY IN ATHENS!! Posted by Hairy Dawg on Saturday, ...
Zoo is ‘outraged’ after visitors scratch their names into rhino’s back
The incident occurred at La Palmyre Zoo in southwestern France. The zoo has a 35-year-old female rhino on display, and visitors can get close to the animal when she gets near the enclosure wall. People are ...
Florida woman arrested after witness records her stuffing emaciated dog into trunk
On August 22, 27-year-old Sarah Perry visited an animal shelter and asked if they could take her dog or euthanize it. She no longer wanted the dog. Perry was reportedly told that the shelter was ...
Bike gang hunts down dog fight rings and saves animals from abusive owners
Anyone who saves abused animals is a hero in my book. Much like modern day knights, they stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves, and there are few causes more noble than that. Which ...