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Zoo celebrates birth of rare, critically endangered black rhino baby

For any zoo, the birth of a new baby animal is an occasion to celebrate. But it’s an even bigger deal when that animal is part of an endangered species. Every new birth is a ...

Horse loses an eye after being hit by firework

Many people celebrate holidays with fireworks, but it’s important to remember that they’re not always harmless fun. What is a pretty show for us humans can be a nightmare for animals, and as we’ve seen ...

Puppy named ‘Pistachio’ is born with rare green fur

Newborn puppies are always adorable, but one little pup is really getting people’s attention. In a rare phenomenon, the puppy was born a very unexpected color that has certainly made him stand out from the ...

Subaru promotes last-to-adopt shelter dogs in commercials and encourages people to adopt

There are so many animals in shelters looking for their forever homes, dreaming that someone will see them and take them home. And sometimes these pets need a little help promoting themselves—especially the ones with ...

Zach Braff pays tribute to his beloved rescue dog after death: ‘Goodbye, my old friend’

Celebrities are just like us in many ways, and no matter who you are or how famous you become, there’s still nothing like the love of a pet dog. Now, one TV and movie star ...

Blind dog gets his own seeing eye puppy to lead the way

We’ve all seen seeing eye dogs leading the way for their humans. These guide dogs do a crucial job keeping vision impaired people from danger and helping them get around. But what happens when it’s ...

Dog who waited 1,250 days for a forever home finally gets adopted

There are many dogs in shelters just waiting for their forever home, but sadly it takes some longer than others. There are dogs who spend years waiting and waiting, wondering if they’ll ever get adopted. ...

Stray bulldog shows up at firehouse and ends up getting adopted by Miley Cyrus

There are so many stray dogs wandering around on the street, hoping that someone will take them in and give them a forever home. It’s a hard life, but sometimes miracles happen and these dogs ...

Couple spends $55,000 of their own money to turn home into senior dog sanctuary

All dogs in shelters are in need of a home and spend their days waiting to be adopted, but it can be especially hard for older dogs. Senior dogs are less likely to get adopted ...

Sam-sex penguin couple become parents after adopting an egg

Female penguins Electra and Viola go everywhere together at their aquarium home in Valencia, Spain. When the couple started to build a nest together keepers at Oceanografic Aquarium decided to give them their own egg ...