Pets and Animals

The days of passengers bringing their pets on airplanes as emotional-support animals could be ending.

Eddie, a terminally-ill dog, was made an honorary K-9 officer for a day.

Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin.

According to Michelle Olson, the vet accidentally gave her cat euthanasia medicine instead of the rabies vaccine that was supposed to be administered.

A Chinese theme park is getting substantial international backlash after a pig was tied up and forced to bungee jump from a 220-foot-plus platform as part of a publicity stunt for the park’s newest attraction.

One K9 hasn’t even completed his first year on-duty and is already making big moves. 

Authorities said the father went into protection mode and suffocated the animal.

A Pinellas County animal advocate is spending 30 days inside a kennel to raise awareness about the need for a new shelter facility.

A dog once deemed too “weird”-looking to find a home has now done just that, thanks to the power of the Internet.

The Brandywine Valley SPCA is working to help animals affected by an onslaught of seismic activity in Puerto Rico.

A dog in the coastal Canadian city of St John’s couldn’t dig himself out of his owners’ home on Saturday after a massive blizzard struck the region.

Jubilee, a cross-eyed 4-year-old husky, has found her forever family in New Jersey after allegedly being deemed "unsellable" by a breeder.

A 5-year-old gelding has been euthanized after fracturing his right front ankle in a race at Santa Anita Park, the 40th horsedeath at the Arcadia track since December 2018.

Experts said there’s a normal explanation for the puppy’s coloration — and no, he wasn’t exposed to any gamma rays.

After seven years of faithful service to the Tarpon Springs Police Department, K9 Dobies was recognized for his stellar career with cake and appreciation from members of the police department and employees of the City, some fun toys, and lots of pet-friendly treats.

“We shared the videos and photos with several of our wildlife biologists, and none of them could recall ever seeing five mountain lions together," said Peter Tira, spokesman for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California to stop euthanizing animals, as part of his budget proposal, he wants to spend $50 million on saving the lives of adoptable cats and dogs across the state, The Sacramento Bee reported.

Spotify users can now create personalized playlists geared for the maximum enjoyment of their pets.