Giraffe dies at Toronto zoo in 'sudden and tragic' accident
The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.
Zoo Atlanta and Zena
Zoo Atlanta visited Good Day Atlanta on Jan. 2 with Zena, a gopher tortoise, to talk about some of their upcoming events.
Dog survives 6 days trapped in 20-foot dry well under house
Firefighters performed a high-stakes technical rescue to save a dog after she survived six days trapped in a 20-foot-deep dry well beneath a home.
Meet Rhys: Pet of the Day
Rhys is available from the Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta.
Cobb County man charged after shooting dog in head at local park
Dauson Womack faces an aggravated animal cruelty charge for shooting his dog at Lost Mountain Park.
From bassets to bolonki: American Kennel Club adds 3 new breeds
The AKC recognizes 205 breeds, including these three newcomers.
TSA’s 2026 Canine Calendar spotlights the canine heroes keeping US airports safe - See the featured dogs
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.
Purina Foundation awards $1.165 million in grants to nonprofits across US to support animal welfare efforts
The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.
Rabid coyote confirmed after attacks on humans, pets in Buford
A coyote that attacked multiple people and pets in Buford late last month has tested positive for rabies, prompting public health officials to urge residents to take precautions.
Rex the Wallaby found safe after escaping animal farm in New Jersey
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
Dog biscuits recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
Dog biscuits sold in several states have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
Survey: Nearly 3% of Americans believe they could beat a grizzly bear unarmed
A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.
Pet of the Day: Glinda
Glinda the Good Puppy is up for adoption now.
See it: Officer glides onto frozen New Jersey lake to rescue a trapped dog
First responders leaped into action on Wednesday after a dog wandered onto a frozen lake in New Jersey.
Most popular cat and dog names of 2025
When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names. The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.
Firefighters save cat from smoke-filled Cabin Creek home in White County
Firefighters rescued a cat suffering from smoke inhalation after finding the home half engulfed in flames.
Georgia man convicted on 69 counts in dog fighting case
A shed on the property held a large amount of dog fighting equipment such as veterinary drugs and devices; anabolic horse steroids; a “breeding stand" used to forcibly breed dogs; training and execution items; and paper pedigrees documenting the fighting history of the dogs.
Newnan firefighters lift stranded deer after month long ordeal
Firefighters used a 70-foot ladder truck and rope gear to rescue a deer trapped for a month in a retention pond.
Nearly 1,000 metro Atlanta dogs need homes as shelters exceed capacity
Nearly 1,000 dogs across Fulton and DeKalb shelters urgently need adopters or fosters.
Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.