Pets
Big Pet Pig Barely Fits In Pool
November 11, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
A pet pig in Columbus, Mississippi, went for a dip in a baby pool on a 95-degree day in June.
Police Pursuit Of Pet Pig
November 9, 2023, 12:02 pm EST
Louisville police captured a large potbelly pig and returned him to his owners, but not before he led on a chase around his neighborhood.
Tora The Explorer Is An ‘Adventure Kitten’ Who Loves To Swim
November 9, 2023, 12:02 pm EST
Tora is a Bengal kitten who loves to swim and explore from her home on a sailboat in Port Stevens, New South Wales, Australia.
Firefighters Rescue Cat From Tree In Colorado Park
November 1, 2023, 11:19 am EDT
Firefighters in Boulder, Colorado, helped Animal Control rescue a cat from a tree after he bolted during a walk. Firefighters usually do not respond to calls about pets, so call Animal Services first in this situation.
More Than 1,200 Pets Missing After Lahaina Wildfire
November 1, 2023, 11:18 am EDT
More than 1,200 cats, dogs, turtles and other animals are listed as missing on the Maui Humane Society’s website in the wake of the devastating wildfire that destroyed most of the town of Lahaina, Hawaii. Their owners are in a desperate search to find them.
The Tick-Borne Illness That Could Be Deadly For Cats
October 25, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
“Bobcat fever” is a tick-borne illness carried in the lone star tick and American dog tick, and it’s deadly to cats. Here’s what you need to know.
How Hot Is Too Hot For Your Pets
October 25, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
Summer heat not only impacts humans, but our pets too.
Dog Trapped In Deep Cave For Days Reunited With Owner
October 24, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
A hunting dog named Charlie became trapped approximately 40 feet down in a narrow cave. Rescuers showed up to try and pull the dog to safety but instead found a bear sleeping in the cave. A day later, following the bear’s exit, rescuers had more luck.
Dogs Need Sunscreen Too
October 18, 2023, 11:58 am EDT
Have a dog who loves lying in the sun? Be careful – your pup can get sunburned, and exposure to UV rays poses a risk for cancer.
Georgia Puppies Rescued From Storm Drain After Heavy Rain
October 11, 2023, 12:42 pm EDT
Here’s a paws-itive news story for you. Two puppies are “lucky to be alive,” according to Paulding County Fire/Rescue in Georgia, after being rescued from a storm drain, trapped nearly 20 feet below the surface. Heavy rain in the area washed the small puppies away. Luckily, the local firefighters came to the rescue.
