California Thompson fire 29% contained, smaller French fire 5% contained
1 of 4 | California firefighters have reached 29% containment of the Thompson fire in Butte County, pictured here. The smaller French fire in Mariposa…
More than 100 dolphins stranded in shallow water off Cape Cod, Mass.
1 of 5 | More than 100 Atlantic white-sided dolphins are stranded in shallow water off Cape Cod, Mass., in what one non-profit animal protection…
Boater critically injured in northeastern Florida shark attack
A shark bit a boater's arm in waters off Florida's Atlantic coast late Friday morning, causing critical injuries and prompting an airlift to a local…
China sends two giant pandas to San Diego Zoo
Two giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, departed China en route for the United States where they will live at San Diego Zoo. Photo…
Love Island security breach as flock of farm animals 'cause carnage' at villa
A flock of sheep and newborn lambs have been "terrorising" the Majorca estate where Love Island is filmed, with producers having to edit the sound…
California firefighters battle a dozen blazes; Post Fire burns 14,600 acres
1 of 5 | John Paul Marcelo paints a landscape of the Point Fire west of Geyserville, Calif., on Sunday. Fast-moving wildfires, pushed by high…
Prisoners nurse injured wildlife to health at Beechworth Correctional Centre
Wombats, eagles, kangaroos and snakes aren't your typical prison inhabitants. But Beechworth Correctional Centre in north-east Victoria is proving the perfect place for these injured…
Shocking moment activists vandalise King Charles’ new portrait with Wallace and Gromit graffiti
ACTIVISTS vandalised King Charles’ new portrait today — with Wallace and Gromit graffiti. Two zealots from Animal Rising defaced the 8ft by 6ft painting in…
2 face charges for allegedly creating animal abuse videos
June 7 (UPI) -- Warning: This article contains criminal allegations involving the alleged torture and mutilation of animals. Two people were charged this week for…
Virginia dog breeder ordered to pay record $35M fine after 4K beagles rescued
June 3 (UPI) -- The company that once owned a dog breeding facility in Virginia has been ordered to pay a record $35 million fine…
Charities spending thousands a year keeping retired SAS and SBS dogs alive as many ‘too dangerous to re-home’
CHARITIES are spending thousands of pounds a year keeping retired SAS and SBS dogs alive. The groups had to step in to cover the medical…
Pet owners spot 10p bargain on B&M shelves perfect for keeping your furry friend safe
PET owners have been left jumping for joy after spotting a 10p bargain dog product on shelves in B&M stores. The superb nite-glo flashing dog…
I spent £12k to become a dog but now I want to be a DIFFERENT animal – it turns out being a mutt is dirty work
A DOG lover who spent more than £12,000 turning himself into a shetland sheepdog has decided he wants to be a different animal. Known only…
Residents’ fury as flock of feral fowl living wild in woodland are ripping up their gardens
A FLOCK of feral fowl have got folk in a flap, ripping up their gardens and making a racket. The 100-strong clutch of crazed chickens…
ASPCA opposes House Farm Bill, says it guts local animal protections
May 24 (UPI) -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Friday decried a House committee passage of the Farm Bill, asserting…
Authorities say Louisiana man weighted his catch in $100K fishing contest
1 of 2 | A Louisiana man was busted for putting weights into fish during Big Bass Splash fishing contest in Toledo Bend. Aaron Moreau…
Second U.S. bird flu case in human linked to Michigan dairy farm
1 of 2 | Gov. Mike Parson, R-Missouri, inspects a red angus cow during a May 2021 visit to the St. Louis Science Center where…
Are zoos open on late May bank holiday 2024? Where kids can see animals this half term
THE last Monday of May will mark the bank holiday and school half-term with many families enjoying time off. As kids and parents look for…
Pet lovers flock to Aldi middle aisle as dog essential scanning at tills for 66p a box instead of £6 in huge discount
By Chloe Morgan FROM kids toys to cleaning products, bargain hunters will be all too familiar with some of the irresistible deals available in Aldi's…
From a labrador humping legs to a corn snake – your pet queries answered
HE is on a mission to help our pets . . . and is here to answer YOUR questions. Sean, who is the head vet at tailored pet…