New university program allows students to live on campus with their pets
It’s the end of summer and colleges are reopening for a new semester — sadly, for many college students, that ...
Monkey shows up at funeral to pay respects to man who showed her kindness
Animals are smarter and more empathetic than we sometimes give them credit for. They are able to form real relationships ...
Watermelons crushed in accident donated to feed animals in wildlife sanctuary
There’s no use crying over spilled milk, as the old saying goes — and the same goes for spilled watermelons. ...
Starving, orphaned mountain lion cub gets a second chance after being saved by vets
Sometimes wild animals are found injured, sick or in need of help, and it takes some kind people to step ...
Doris Day's animal foundation celebrates late star's 100th birthday with drive to help pets in need
For many people, America’s sweetheart will always be Doris Day, the singer of classic songs like “Que Sera, Sera” and ...
Animals stuck in Ukraine 'frightened by the loud sounds of explosions' — staff stay behind to care for them
Our hearts continue to be with the people of Ukraine as they face an escalating military invasion by Russian forces. ...
Milltown Mel, New Jersey's favorite weather-predicting groundhog, dies just before Groundhog Day
Today is Groundhog Day, and across the country towns and cities are ceremonially checking their groundhog’s shadow to see if ...
Animal groups pay tribute to the late Betty White, honoring her legacy as champion for animals
Legendary TV star Betty White died on December 31. From her early days as a pioneer in the industry to ...
Notorious poacher who killed 70 tigers arrested after 20-year search
It’s hard to imagine why anyone would want to kill an innocent animal, let alone one that is part of ...
Disturbing new pet trend involves live animals being shipped in 'mystery boxes'
There are too many people trying to make a profit off of animals without any care for their wellbeing, like ...
Zoo welcomes tiny newborn klipspringer, weighing just 27.5 ounces
It’s always exciting when a new baby animal is born. There are few things cuter than a tiny newborn animal. ...
The nonprofit offering peace of mind to the sick and elderly worrying about their pets
Pets can be a lifeline for the elderly, giving them a purpose and helping to benefit their mental and physical ...
New law banning the use of wild animals in traveling circuses is introduced
Announcing the ban in May the then U.K. environment secretary Michael Gove said, “Traveling circuses are no place for wild ...
Outrage over unused animal abuse registry inspires new call for statewide legislation
In 2016, Cook County, Illinois established the Cook County Animal Abuser Registry. Under county ordinance, judges were instructed to order convicted ...