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Abandoned shelter dog thinks her owners have returned for her — but they were there for another dog

It’s always upsetting when people give up on their pets and abandon them to the shelter… but it’s infuriating when people abandon them just to make room for a “better” dog. In one shocking incident, ...

Girlfriend sells soldier’s beloved dog on Craigslist while he’s deployed

Dogs really are man’s best friend. Friends and relationships might come and go, but your dog will always be loyally by your side. It’s a deep bond that no one should interfere with, and we’re ...

World’s smallest wild cats are born in wildlife sanctuary

We usually call wild animals like lions and tigers “big cats,” because while they’re all part of the cat family, we need to distinguish them from our household pets. But some “big” cats are actually ...

Family captures rare encounter with mama leopard showing her cubs how to cross the road

It’s one thing to see exotic animals in a zoo, but it’s a whole other experience to see them up close in their native habitat. That was the case for some tourists in Africa, who ...

Sniffer dogs are being trained to detect coronavirus

As health officials scramble to get more coronavirus testing kits a new weapon in the fight against this virus has emerged – sniffer dogs. Already these clever canines can smell malaria, cancer and Parkinson’s but ...

Dog is abandoned by owner, wrongly believing she might spread COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has greatly impacted all of our lives, and it’s also had many effects on animals, from pets to wildlife. Some of these effects have been positive: elephants have been freed from giving ...

Joe Exotic’s big cats from ‘Tiger King’ are now safe in a wildlife sanctuary

With everyone staying indoors and self-isolating, there’s plenty of time to catch up on TV, and one show has become pop culture phenomenon: Netflix’s true crime documentary Tiger King. The show, focusing on a feud ...

Sloth gets to take a tour of the aquarium, and the dolphins are thrilled to meet him

We’re all feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced all of us to stay at home and most businesses to cease operations. But as bad as the situation is right now for ...

Robert Irwin posts selfie with his ‘self-isolation buddy,’ a giant tortoise

The coronavirus pandemic has shaken all of our lives, and we’re all continuing to stay indoors in self-isolation. It’s a bleak situation, but many people have taken solace in animals—from the wildlife enjoying the quiet ...

‘At least we have dogs!’ Reese Witherspoon shares precious photo of her cuddly dog during COVID-19 isolation

The coronavirus pandemic has forced all of us to stay inside in self-isolation to stay safe and prevent further spread. It can be hard to feel cooped up in your house every day, but it ...