Owning a pet may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Home security video shows UPS driver dropping heavy package on top of Florida woman's dog
A South Florida dog owner says her home security camera captured the disturbing moment when a delivery driver dropped a heavy box on top of her dog: "He saw that the dog was there, and he decided that he was still going to throw it," she said. "It's heart-wrenching... It's my dog, that's my family. Like, that can't happen."
A South Florida dog owner says her home security camera captured the disturbing moment when a delivery driver dropped a heavy box on top of her dog: "He saw that the dog was there, and he decided that he was still going to throw it," she said. "It's heart-wrenching... It's my dog, that's my family. Like, that can't happen."
Memorial honors K-9s that made the ultimate sacrifice
Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.
Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.
First bat falcon spotted in US at Texas wildlife refuge
A bat falcon was spotted for the first time in U.S. history at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, according to federal wildlife officials.
A bat falcon was spotted for the first time in U.S. history at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, according to federal wildlife officials.
Statues of presidential dogs unveiled at Lincoln Memorial
Some of the country’s first dogs were honored with life-size statues for Presidents Day in Washington, D.C.
Some of the country’s first dogs were honored with life-size statues for Presidents Day in Washington, D.C.
Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
Hive thefts rise as beekeepers aid California's most valuable crop
As almond trees start to bloom, so begin beehive thefts that have become so prevalent that beekeepers are now turning to GPS tracking devices, surveillance cameras and other anti-theft technology to protect their precious colonies.
As almond trees start to bloom, so begin beehive thefts that have become so prevalent that beekeepers are now turning to GPS tracking devices, surveillance cameras and other anti-theft technology to protect their precious colonies.
'Hank the Tank’: 500-pound black bear ransacks Lake Tahoe homes, evades authorities
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
California lawmaker introduces 'Dog and Cat Bill of Rights'
The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.
The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.
Meet 'Roux': New Orleans zoo officially names cute baby orangutan
Roux, a baby Sumatran orangutan, was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and has been getting round-the-clock care.
Roux, a baby Sumatran orangutan, was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and has been getting round-the-clock care.
Missing dog, owner reunited after 12 years apart
A California woman was reunited with her dog after she went missing in 2010.
A California woman was reunited with her dog after she went missing in 2010.
WATCH: Deaf dog saved from euthanasia drives around Daytona Speedway
Looks like Gemma could give pro-NASCAR racers a run for their money one day!
Looks like Gemma could give pro-NASCAR racers a run for their money one day!
One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice force tiny dog's ears, fur to flap
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice in northern Europe proved deadly for at least four people, caused planes to wobble in the air upon landing and whipped furiously against this small dog in North Wales.
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice in northern Europe proved deadly for at least four people, caused planes to wobble in the air upon landing and whipped furiously against this small dog in North Wales.
Dog euthanized after attacking Dallas 5-year-old, owner arrested
A 5-year-old boy attacked by a dog on his birthday remains in a children's hospital in Dallas. Dallas Animal Services says the dog has been euthanized. Its owner was arrested and charged with a felony.
A 5-year-old boy attacked by a dog on his birthday remains in a children's hospital in Dallas. Dallas Animal Services says the dog has been euthanized. Its owner was arrested and charged with a felony.
Florida firefighters rescue dog that had fallen into bay
When a pup fell into the bay while playing at a dog park, these firefighters with the Miami Beach Fire Department quickly rescued the frightened pup from the water and brought her to safety.
When a pup fell into the bay while playing at a dog park, these firefighters with the Miami Beach Fire Department quickly rescued the frightened pup from the water and brought her to safety.
Trouble at Turf Paradise: Animal welfare advocates raise concerns over high horse death rates
As of Feb. 16, Turf Paradise is about halfway through its 124-day race meet, and the death rate for race horses at the track is double the national average.
As of Feb. 16, Turf Paradise is about halfway through its 124-day race meet, and the death rate for race horses at the track is double the national average.
Designer dog houses to be auctioned off to benefit Arizona Animal Welfare League
These dog houses will all be auctioned off Feb. 25 as part of the 8th Annual Design for Dogs event in partnership with Facings of America. All of the money raised will go to help the Arizona Animal Welfare League.
These dog houses will all be auctioned off Feb. 25 as part of the 8th Annual Design for Dogs event in partnership with Facings of America. All of the money raised will go to help the Arizona Animal Welfare League.
Sydney shark attack: Swimmer dies after suffering 'catastrophic injuries' from great white
A swimmer off of a Sydney beach in Australia died after being attacked by a 15-foot great white shark. It was Sydney’s first fatal shark attack since 1963.
A swimmer off of a Sydney beach in Australia died after being attacked by a 15-foot great white shark. It was Sydney’s first fatal shark attack since 1963.
Elephant tusk DNA helps crack down on poaching
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.