The best friendships are the ones that transcend our differences, and no pairing could illustrate this more than the closeness between one w...

Stalking along the backstreets and failing miserably to blend into the background, the sight of this emerald colored stray has caused uproar...

Ferrets are cute and fun, but are they good pets? Ferrets may not suit everyone, but they can be wonderful companions due to their playfulne...

Best Buy Bones Inc. is recalling dog chews because of Salmonella, which can pose a danger to pets and the people who handle the treats. The ...

Fat Bear Week 2025 has crowned its winner! On Tuesday, Sept. 30, voting in the 2025 Fat Bear Week competition concluded. The final match-up ...

  World Animal Day is observed every year on October 4 to raise awareness about animal rights and welfare. The global event encourages compa...

If you’re pondering adding a sweet, snow-colored ball of fuzz to the family, there is a lot you need to know. And we’re not just talking abo...

Jane Goodall, the trailblazing primatologist who taught the world about chimpanzees and their striking similarities to humans, has died at t...

A Maryland alpaca ranch is holding a fall festival, where attendees can meet and feed alpacas along with other fall activities. News4’s Tomm...

  Many senior dogs suffer from hearing impairment as they age and become less responsive to you and the world around them. Your ability to c...

Animal shelters in the D.C. metropolitan area (DMV) are overcrowded due to increased pet surrenders, reduced spay/neuter services, and infor...

Gladys, a 12-year-old gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo, gave birth to a male baby gorilla at 8:32 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. Mom and baby ar...

  An unnamed man spent almost $23,000 on a wolf costume to fulfill his dream of becoming the carnivorous animal. The man reportedly contacte...

An unnamed man spent almost $23,000 on a wolf costume to fulfill his dream of becoming the carnivorous animal. The man reportedly contacted ...

What You Need to Know  The risk of animals spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to people is low.  The virus can spread fro...

Let’s just say that Thumbelina was special from the beginning. Because of her unusual birth and the loss of her sister, she had to grow up a...

Owning a cat can bring unconditional love and companionship to your life. Having a feline friend can also help to relieve stress and improve...

A number of animals worldwide have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, including pets like cats and dogs, farmed mink, and la...

While pushing the clocks back only one hour might seem like business as usual for us, our pets’ are sometimes not as amenable and might act ...

In loving animals, she’s just unstoppable. Before we moved into 2022, tragic news spread across the internet. The iconic television personal...