Animals

On the left, a white and brindle dog chews a navy fire department cap indoors; on the right, two women in firefighter uniforms pose with the same dog.

Flood Rescue Puppy Finds Forever With Two First Responders Who Run Toward Disaster for a Living

Uplifting rescue dog adoption story: RVCA, saved from West Virginia floods, thrives with two first responders.

Flood Rescue Puppy Finds Forever With Two First Responders Who Run Toward Disaster for a Living

Uplifting rescue dog adoption story: RVCA, saved from West Virginia floods, thrives with two first responders.

On the left, a tattooed man in an orange jumpsuit poses against a gray background; on the right, an aging German Shepherd rests inside a wire crate.

Dog's Injuries Were So Severe Rescuers Could Not Save Him

The Vinton dog abuse investigation charges two family members after a dog named Max was found neglected and euthanized.

Dog's Injuries Were So Severe Rescuers Could Not Save Him

The Vinton dog abuse investigation charges two family members after a dog named Max was found neglected and euthanized.

On the left, a soldier holds a K-9 unit border collie on a military boat; on the right, a police officer and German shepherd search disaster rubble.

These Heroic Dogs Worked Through Blood, Debris and Exhaustion to Find Victims at Ground Zero

9/11 rescue dogs provided lifesaving searches and comfort at Ground Zero, honoring their courage and enduring legacy.

These Heroic Dogs Worked Through Blood, Debris and Exhaustion to Find Victims at Ground Zero

9/11 rescue dogs provided lifesaving searches and comfort at Ground Zero, honoring their courage and enduring legacy.

On the left, an older bearded man in a blue shirt cradles a black-and-white cat indoors; on the right, a gray-haired woman pets a white dog on a leash in.

Many Seniors Forced to Choose Between Feeding Themselves and Feeding Their Pets

For millions of homebound and low-income seniors, a pet is the difference between isolation and connection — between decline and stability.

Many Seniors Forced to Choose Between Feeding Themselves and Feeding Their Pets

For millions of homebound and low-income seniors, a pet is the difference between isolation and connection — between decline and stability.

On the left, a woman with long auburn hair looks forward against a gray background; on the right, an orange tabby cat rests its head on a gray sofa.

A Neighborhood Feud Allegedly Ended With A Child’s Cat Being Killed

El Paso County case alleges aggravated cruelty to animals amid a long neighbor dispute caught on surveillance.

A Neighborhood Feud Allegedly Ended With A Child’s Cat Being Killed

El Paso County case alleges aggravated cruelty to animals amid a long neighbor dispute caught on surveillance.

On the left, a black-and-white cat is wedged in a narrow gap between wooden walls; on the right, a person in a red helmet descends the same tight space.

Tiny Kitten Squeezes Between Two Buildings and Suddenly Cannot Move

Uplifting animal rescue stories: Purdy the kitten and two puppies show how compassion and skilled responders save lives.

Tiny Kitten Squeezes Between Two Buildings and Suddenly Cannot Move

Uplifting animal rescue stories: Purdy the kitten and two puppies show how compassion and skilled responders save lives.