Pet Health

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, a black-and-white tuxedo cat lounges in a small enclosure; on the right, the same cat perches on a concrete bridge railing in an urban setting.

Someone Looks Over the Williamsburg Bridge and Sees a Cat Clinging to the Ledge

Willie Bee, a cat rescued from the Williamsburg Bridge, charms volunteers with a unique paw in water drinking ritual.

Someone Looks Over the Williamsburg Bridge and Sees a Cat Clinging to the Ledge

Willie Bee, a cat rescued from the Williamsburg Bridge, charms volunteers with a unique paw in water drinking ritual.

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.

On the left, dark animals cluster near a large snake in dry grass; on the right, a person sits beside a black dog on a rocky slope.

Three Dogs Become Trapped Below Slippery Walls With No Way to Climb Out

Springs SPCA rescues three dogs; two bonded Rottweilers seek joint Rottweiler adoption into a secure, experienced home.

Three Dogs Become Trapped Below Slippery Walls With No Way to Climb Out

Springs SPCA rescues three dogs; two bonded Rottweilers seek joint Rottweiler adoption into a secure, experienced home.

On the left, a small dog's injured paw is held open showing a wound; on the right, an older gray-haired man with a beard poses against a plain background.

A Puppy’s Four Paws Were Burned After Being Allegedly Dragged Across Hot Pavement

Somber reminder: alleged puppy abuse by a repeat offender prompts arrest, veterinary care, and renewed calls for stronger protections.

A Puppy’s Four Paws Were Burned After Being Allegedly Dragged Across Hot Pavement

Somber reminder: alleged puppy abuse by a repeat offender prompts arrest, veterinary care, and renewed calls for stronger protections.