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...

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...

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

Cats often vomit or develop diarrhea, when should we treat? The reason for the vomiting or diarrhea may be simple, such as a hairball, howev...

  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 ...

A cat losing hair on its hind legs is cause for concern. It's normal for a cat to be shedding, but sudden loss or thinning of hair on th...

HANCOCK COUNTY — Peggy McConnell was moved to tears when she opened her Meals on Wheels delivery a couple months ago. It wasn’t the sight of...

Unneutered cats are prolific breeders when left to their own devices, with females often becoming pregnant from multiple fathers. One of our...

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...

Twenty years ago the idea of an animal minister or chaplain would have induced a fit of the giggles. These days if you say something about a...

This chart shows you when, what, and how much to feed your fluffy bundle of joy. Kittens, like human babies, start out life consuming liquid...

“Do you like dogs or cats?” is a common question when you meet someone, and it automatically puts you on one side. Like being left-handed or...

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