Animals

Split image of two chained dogs: on the left, a black dog sits on dirt with a heavy chain attached to its collar; on the right, a tan dog barks with its mouth open wide while tethered near a doghouse.

34 Dog Fighting Survivors Finally Get the Veterinary Care They Were Denied

34 dogs rescued from alleged dogfighting ring in South Carolina receive medical care as investigators pursue justice.

34 Dog Fighting Survivors Finally Get the Veterinary Care They Were Denied

34 dogs rescued from alleged dogfighting ring in South Carolina receive medical care as investigators pursue justice.

Close-up of a raccoon walking across grass with a raised leg, showing an uneven or distinctive walking motion.

'Jimothy,' Seattle’s Strangest Raccoon Becomes a Viral Neighborhood Celebrity

A raccoon with a tiny torso and an unmistakable silhouette has appeared in Seattle backyards, trees, and balconies. Residents named him Jimothy, and the internet quickly fell for the elusive...

'Jimothy,' Seattle’s Strangest Raccoon Becomes a Viral Neighborhood Celebrity

A raccoon with a tiny torso and an unmistakable silhouette has appeared in Seattle backyards, trees, and balconies. Residents named him Jimothy, and the internet quickly fell for the elusive...

Split image showing a woman’s mugshot on one side and two kittens confined in a cage on the other.

A Weekend Pet Sitting Request Exposed An Alleged Cruelty Case

Mount Pleasant animal cruelty case leads to seizure of pets after alleged abysmal living conditions, highlighting need for community vigilance.

A Weekend Pet Sitting Request Exposed An Alleged Cruelty Case

Mount Pleasant animal cruelty case leads to seizure of pets after alleged abysmal living conditions, highlighting need for community vigilance.

Cat inside a clear-front pet backpack carrier placed outdoors near a wall. Two kittens lying under a blanket inside a metal enclosure, appearing tired or resting.

Three Tiny Lives Saved After Rescuer Spots A Backpack Baking In The Sun

Three kittens rescued from a plastic backpack on a hot East London day recovered and were adopted together.

Three Tiny Lives Saved After Rescuer Spots A Backpack Baking In The Sun

Three kittens rescued from a plastic backpack on a hot East London day recovered and were adopted together.

Split image showing a hand holding a dog’s paw through kennel bars on one side and a woman hugging a happy dog outdoors on the other.

Tiny Mississippi Animal Shelter Does Something That Once Seemed Impossible

Uplifting stories show how communities transform shelters into no-kill shelters through small, sustained actions.

Tiny Mississippi Animal Shelter Does Something That Once Seemed Impossible

Uplifting stories show how communities transform shelters into no-kill shelters through small, sustained actions.

Smiling couple holding a tabby cat indoors, posing closely together.

Missing Idaho Cat Somehow Turns Up 645 Miles Away In San Francisco Shelter

Heartwarming tale: microchipped cat reunited with family after traveling 600 miles from Boise to San Francisco.

Missing Idaho Cat Somehow Turns Up 645 Miles Away In San Francisco Shelter

Heartwarming tale: microchipped cat reunited with family after traveling 600 miles from Boise to San Francisco.