10 dogs died when a Washington DC doggy daycare flooded. Dog owners are outraged that a dispatcher called it a 'water leak'
Maple, Malee, and Zeni didn't have much of a chance when six feet of floodwaters rushed into their Washington DC doggy daycare last week, their owners say, with some of the dogs locked in cages as the waters rose.
2023-08-24 18:59
Cat and dog influencers help Ukrainians cope with war
How animals' accounts have been bringing Ukrainians hope and even practical advice at a time of war.
2023-08-19 07:21
Cadaver dogs are in Maui to help find the dead. Here's how it works and why it's difficult
Twisted metal. The carcases of burned sedans. Charred shells of what once were homes, thriving businesses and cultural landmarks. As Maui officials continue searching through the wreckage for the many who are still missing after wildfires tore through the island, they have a new tool at hand: human remains detection dogs, often called cadaver dogs.
2023-08-14 18:27
61-year-old Florida man arrested after posing as a veterinarian and operating on a pregnant dog that later died, sheriff's office says
A Florida dog groomer who posed as a veterinarian has been arrested after performing a cesarean section on a Chihuahua who later died of "multiple complications from the surgery," police say.
2023-08-14 03:17
3 hunters are dead after trying to rescue a dog trapped in a hole in the ground, authorities say
Three hunters and a dog were found dead after being trapped in an underground cistern that was partially filled with water in a Texas cornfield, according to the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.
2023-08-12 02:25
A dog hit the pedal on a golf cart and ran over a 4-year-old, who was uninjured
A fire crew's dog jumped on the pedal of a golf cart which then struck a 4-year-old Michigan girl, leaving her with no visible injuries, firefighters said.
2023-08-08 00:47
Families in Turkey's quake cities battle dust and rubble six months on
Six months on from the deadly earthquakes, thousands are still living in tents and makeshift camps.
2023-08-07 07:52
Coventry milk bottle appeal for Oslo Marathon medals
Coventry Trophy Centre is asking for donations of plastic milk bottles to be converted into medals.
2023-08-01 20:20
At least 30 dead and more than 90 malnourished dogs discovered at Ohio animal rescue
Butler County, Ohio, deputies found approximately 30 dead dogs and puppies, in various stages of decomposition, stuffed into fridges and freezers earlier this week at an Ohio animal rescue. According to the Butler County Sheriff's Office, there were more than 90 dogs and puppies removed from what deputies and investigators said were "the most horrible conditions they have ever seen."
2023-07-30 05:56
'I thought I was going to lose my life': Jadarrius Rose describes being attacked by police dog in Ohio
Jadarrius Rose, the unarmed Black man who was attacked by a police dog in Ohio on July 4, described being "terrified" and fearing for his life during the assault in an interview with CNN.
2023-07-29 18:48
Police K-9 handler who released dog that attacked an unarmed Black man in Ohio has been fired, department says
The Circleville, Ohio, police officer who released a police K-9 on an unarmed Black man has been fired, according to a statement from the department.
2023-07-27 03:21
Police K-9 handler who released dog that attacked an unarmed Black man in Ohio placed on paid leave while incident is under review, mayor says
A Circleville, Ohio, officer who was seen on video deploying a police K-9 that attacked an unarmed Black man while he was surrendering to authorities is on paid administrative leave as the incident is under investigation, the mayor said.
2023-07-26 08:58