In June 1951, a man really did jump into the La Brea Tar Pits in an attempt to rescue a dog. This alleged photo of him is miscaptioned.

PETA is once again advocating for the retirement of Punxsutawney Phil ahead of Groundhog Day on Feb. 2. See Gov. Josh Shapiro's response.

Animal advocates are racing to rescue more than 200 dogs from a rural Mississippi property before a massive winter storm.

Taylor's adventures renewed the debate over whether Mexican gray wolves should be confined to the recovery area.

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. — Five dogs at the Pinal County Animal Shelter have until Sunday to find new homes or they will be ...

The Angela Collier World of Birds Show trains birds to fly freely in an open space, including the California Condor ...

Addyson Dell, an ambitious 13-year-old homeschooled eighth grader who is the secretary of her 4H club in Hollister, is on a ...

Snakes, scorpions and toads are among the stowaways a rescue charity has collected from suitcases and shipping containers this year. The National Centre for Reptile Welfare, based in Tonbridge, Kent, ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Families are heading home for the holidays while animals are still waiting in their kennels, but the Charleston Animal Society is changing that with free adoptions. The ...

You can adopt a dog fee-free right now through an initiative by the MSPCA-Angell. The MSPCA-Angell's "Snow Place Like Home" is running through Sunday, Dec. 14. Those who would like to donate to ...

ATHENS — An Athens man is facing multiple charges of animal cruelty after numerous animals were seized from his property by the Green County Sheriff’s Office and the Columbia-Greene Humane Society on ...

As a lifelong pet owner and member of the Mankato community, I’m obligated to recognize the countless acts of animal neglect and abuse I’ve witnessed. From strays roaming in frigid temperatures to ...