Cat caught after weeks on the run at Boston airport

A pet cat (perhaps appropriately named Rowdy) dodged airport workers, airline personnel and animal experts for about three weeks after escaping from a pet carrier at Boston's Logan International Airport. She was finally caught.

Veterinarians grappling with national pet blood shortage

BluePearl Pet Hospitals in the Charleston, South Carolina, area say they only get about a third of the donations they’d like. When they don’t have enough blood — that leads to tough situations.

Florida Red Lobster finds rare 1-in-30-million orange lobster

The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.

4,000 beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility in need of new homes

Roughly 4,000 beagles are being rescued from an Envigo breeding facility in Virginia after the Humane Society and Department of Justice worked out a removal plan.

US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East

Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life. 

French bulldog thefts: Breed being targeted by thieves due to price, rise in popularity

In 2021, French bulldogs were named the second most popular dog breed by the American Kennel Club. The dogs, which are worth more than $5,000 each, are now being targeted by thieves.

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ catch: Tennessee teen reels in rare white catfish

“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.

Snake slithers on woman's windshield as she drives on Kansas highway

A woman in Kansas says she got the scare of her life when a snake began slithering on her windshield as she was driving on a highway.

Body of humpback whale washes up in Cape May County

A dead humpback whale was found close to shore in Cape May County on Sunday, prompting a response from local and state emergency crews.

Adoption fees waived for animals at Arizona Humane Society through the rest of July
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The Arizona Humane Society is waving adoption fees throughout the month. The deal starts July 11 and runs through July 31 at both adoption locations. Puppies and kittens are included. This is part of its efforts to find homes for more than 750 pets by the end of the month. You will also receive some free food and a follow-up exam.

National Kitten Day: Arizona Animal Welfare League seeks cat foster parents

July 10 marks National Kitten Day, and it serves as a reminder that many cats in Arizona are in need of homes, or foster homes until the right family comes along.

11-year-old gifted a Corgi puppy through Make-A-Wish Arizona
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11-year-old Bryce was recently diagnosed with leukemia in April. After doctors told her she needed two major surgeries, she's been in recovery ever since. Bryce's mom said during therapy she always looked forward to the therapy dog's visits and told her that her wish was to have her own dog to snuggle and take care of. It was after her second surgery that doctors recommended Make-A-Wish Arizona. On July 8, the foundation granted her wish when she met her Corgi puppy for the very first time.

Watch: Bear cub in Northern Minnesota being a 'twerp,' attacks trail camera

A bear cub in Northern Minnesota is getting called out by researchers for being a “twerp.” The cub's antics were captured on trail camera video, and are adorable.

Alligator netted in Wisconsin lake; search on for reptile's owner

A nearly two-foot-long American alligator was found in Long Lake in Fond du Lac County. Now, officials are seeking to find the owners of the reptile.