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March 7, 2024

‘Parrot fever’ outbreaks cause 5 deaths in Europe, sparking warnings

A bacterial infection known as parrot fever has killed five people in Europe, according to an announcement from the World Health Organization. An infectious disease expert weighed in.

March 6, 2024

Canadian 'influencer dog' travels the world, lives luxurious life with 75-piece wardrobe worth $2,500

A pet owner travels the world with her tiny Chihuahua, who now owns Chanel, over 75 pieces of clothing — and has been to multiple countries in two years.

March 6, 2024

Legally blind Texas student defies the odds, gets accepted into veterinarian school: 'Anything is possible'

In spite of her disability, Faith Snapp has never let her challenges get in the way of her dreams — and has now been accepted into veterinary school as a legally blind student.

March 2, 2024

North Carolina pig captured after spotted in yard, will be auctioned if owner not found

A captured pig has been dubbed "Thanos" by the Wake County Animal Center. Per state law, he will be auctioned off in 10 days if his owner does not come forward.

March 2, 2024

US soldiers work to bring paralyzed puppy to safety after Middle East rescue: 'Shaking with pain'

US Army soldiers stationed in the Middle East found an injured and paralyzed puppy. Now, Sgt. Jack is working to bring her back to safety in the U.S. through Paws of War.

February 21, 2024

Gaza teen cares for 3 dogs while living in a tent after being displaced by the Israel-Hamas war: 'My friends'

A teen from Gaza is currently living in a tent while taking care of his three dogs. His family was displaced during the Israel-Hamas war, but he continues to care for his furry friends.

February 3, 2024

Snake in Maryland is recovering after accidentally swallowing a gear shift knob: Very 'unusual case'

Animal rehabilitation workers in Maryland were shocked to find that a rat snake had swallowed a car's gear shift knob. The snake likely mistook the knob for a chicken egg.

February 1, 2024

Maryland cat rescue launches 'neuter your ex' fundraiser for Valentine's Day

A cat rescue in Maryland has an innovative and funny way to raise funds for its trap-neuter-release program: naming soon-to-be-neutered cats after exes.

January 30, 2024

Worried dog owner finds lost elderly pet at a Milwaukee bar: 'He was pretty popular'

Milwaukee resident Jenny Hazard found out that her lost 16-year-old Shih Tzu went for a night on the town last week, showing up at a local watering hole.

January 25, 2024

Anonymous homeless man rescues orphaned puppies, drops them off at shelter: 'Tore at heartstrings'

A homeless man anonymously dropped off a litter of puppies at an animal shelter in North Carolina after he discovered that the puppies' mother had been killed by a car.