Animals

On the left, Shiba Inu dogs roam an office workspace while workers sort newspapers; on the right, a person gently cups a brown mixed-breed dog's face outdoors.

Earthquake Survivors Refuse to Give Up on Missing Pets as Rescue Groups Race to Bring Families Back Together

Uplifting story: Japan's lost pet bulletin board and local shelters reunite pets and owners after a 7.1 earthquake.

Earthquake Survivors Refuse to Give Up on Missing Pets as Rescue Groups Race to Bring Families Back Together

Uplifting story: Japan's lost pet bulletin board and local shelters reunite pets and owners after a 7.1 earthquake.

Left: a gray pit bull dog wearing a red bandana, sitting against a light background. Right: A mugshot photo of a man in a grey sweatshirt.

Police Officer Hears Dog Crying and Finds Owner Allegedly Punching and Kicking Her on the Ground

Joliet dog owner arrested after officer followed the sound of a crying pit bull and allegedly witnessed abuse.

Police Officer Hears Dog Crying and Finds Owner Allegedly Punching and Kicking Her on the Ground

Joliet dog owner arrested after officer followed the sound of a crying pit bull and allegedly witnessed abuse.

three firefighters with tan dog next to fire truck

Trapped and Terrified, This Dog Was Finally Rescued From a Canal

This "handsome guy" is safe at home. 

Trapped and Terrified, This Dog Was Finally Rescued From a Canal

This "handsome guy" is safe at home. 

litter of puppies on colorful blanket and pet rat in cage

Colorado Firefighters Rescue Puppies and Pet Rat from Burning Home

Sadly, not all animals survived the fire. 

Colorado Firefighters Rescue Puppies and Pet Rat from Burning Home

Sadly, not all animals survived the fire. 

Mama Dog's Tragic Death Leaves Newborn Puppies Fighting to Survive

Mama Dog's Tragic Death Leaves Newborn Puppies Fighting to Survive

They went from struggling to thriving. 

Mama Dog's Tragic Death Leaves Newborn Puppies Fighting to Survive

They went from struggling to thriving. 

On the left, a man in a blue jacket and cap stands on a house porch; on the right, an orange tabby cat rests on a gray couch.

Florida Father Accused of Animal Cruelty, Killing 2 Kittens and Nearly Drowning Another to Punish Daughter

Shocking Florida animal cruelty case alleges father killed kittens to punish his daughter, prompting investigation and animal rescues.

Florida Father Accused of Animal Cruelty, Killing 2 Kittens and Nearly Drowning Another to Punish Daughter

Shocking Florida animal cruelty case alleges father killed kittens to punish his daughter, prompting investigation and animal rescues.