August 8, 2026 Florida man allegedly kills family's kittens in front of teenage daughter as form of punishment: officials Body camera footage shows deputies confronting David Charette Jr. after witnesses say he killed kittens to punish his teenage daughter in Lee County.
August 2, 2026 Hero sheepdog becomes unlikely rescue partner after unexpected move aids first responders Drone video captures a sheepdog herding goats away from an emergency helicopter landing zone in Laguna Beach, earning praise as an honorary responder.
August 1, 2026 Florida mail carrier accused of snatching pets on route, trapping 100-plus cats and dogs in ‘hoarding’ house A Florida mail carrier allegedly kept more than 100 animals in feces-filled cages with no air conditioning, and now owners are lining up for pet reunions.
July 26, 2026 Hikers face $25,000 fine after off-leash dog barked at grizzly bear on Banff National Park trail Video shows a small off-leash dog barking at grizzly Bear 142 on a Banff National Park trail as hikers yell but never leash or pick up the pet.
July 19, 2026 Bulldog's drowning sparks police probe at dog resort marketed as the 'Disneyland for dogs' Bruce, a 1-year-old English bulldog, allegedly drowned at Camp Canine in Santa Barbara after ending up in a large-dog yard with unfenced pools.
July 14, 2026 Bank robbery suspect allegedly steals kitten, asks employee to hold it before demanding cash A Maryland man allegedly stole a 3-month-old kitten from Pet Supplies Plus and handed her to a bank employee before attempting a cash robbery.
July 14, 2026 Dog accidentally turns on toaster, sparking Maryland house fire that killed 3 family pets A dog ignited a house fire by pawing at a toaster on the kitchen counter in Maryland, killing three pets and causing $200,000 in total damage.
July 11, 2026 Inquiring minds are asking: How soon is too soon to get a new dog after losing your four-legged best friend? After losing his beloved Lab mix, a grieving father faces a difficult decision as his wife pushes to get a puppy for their 2-year-old son.
July 1, 2026 A missing kitten rode under a car hood. AI brought her home A missing cat in Dayton, Ohio, was found under a car hood and reunited with her family in 24 hours thanks to Petco Love Lost AI photo matching.
June 30, 2026 A California dog rescue hid a grim secret: more than 100 dogs buried beneath it Remains of 117 dogs were discovered buried at a California animal shelter, as the sheriff's office investigates alleged animal cruelty and fraud.