October 17, 2022 Humane Society facility in Reno, NV, dealing with deadly virus outbreak An animal shelter run by the Humane Society in Nevada is experiencing a deadly outbreak of a cat-bourne virus called panleukopenia, which has killed 11 cats in the past 3 weeks.
October 6, 2022 'World's oldest dog,' Pebbles, dies at 22 Pebbles, a toy fox terrier from South Carolina who was crowned oldest dog by Guinness World Records, died of natural causes on Wednesday, owners say.
September 27, 2022 Hurricane Ian weather tips: How to keep your pet safe during a storm Striving to keep pets safe during a hurricane can be very stressful. With hurricane season at its peak, here are some tips to ensure pets are taken care of during this storm season.
September 25, 2022 Adorable buff tabby cat in need of adoption in Utah: ‘Such a sweet girl’ Is pet adoption up your alley? Annie, a buff tabby cat, is up for adoption at Best Friends Animal Society in Utah after she was found on the side of the road in Idaho.
September 24, 2022 Retriever mix in California rescued after leg injury is looking for a forever home Interested in pet adoption? Finn, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling-Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix, is up for adoption at Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles after he was rescued with a broken leg.
September 23, 2022 Inflation is hitting America's 90 million pet owners hard and they need help, too Rising inflation is impacting nearly every facet of American life, including forcing tough choices between putting food on your table or in your pet's bowl.
August 18, 2022 Carole Baskin says House passing Big Cat Public Safety Act is 'only silver lining to Tiger King' Congress is likely to pass the Big Cat Public Safety Act, legislation that would outlaw the trafficking and sale of exotic big cats on the federal level.
August 3, 2022 Eddie the tortoise, attacked by a wild animal, gets a set of wheels after a double amputation Eddie the tortoise, who lives in England, had two front legs amputated. He now uses toy truck wheels, affixed to his shell, to get around. His owner says he is fast, and hasn't slowed down even after injury.
August 2, 2022 NYC dog trapped in hot car endures month-long recovery, finds home with police officer One of the NYPD rescuers of a dog left in a hot car in Manhattan in late June has officially adopted the animal; the pup was locked inside the car for at least 24 hours, the ASPCA said.
July 18, 2022 Families are returning their pets to animal shelters due to inflation and rising rents: 'So sad' Pet owners across the country are being forced to choose between their animal companions and everyday essentials while rent prices and other costs surge amid inflation.