Competing theories explain how dogs came to be domesticated from wolves. Now, a new study adds further support to the idea that they domesticated themselves. Scientists remain uncertain about the…
Rescuers Save Stranded Mama Dog and Her Puppies, Beating the Odds While driving through an orchard near Fresno, California, a man noticed a small family of dogs huddled near the…
Someone was waiting inside 💔 When Lilia Toscano spotted a sealed plastic tote abandoned by the roadside near her Detroit home, a sense of unease washed over her. Something felt…
Can artificial intelligence help us understand what animals feel? A pioneering study suggests the answer is yes. Researchers from the Department of Biology at the University of Copenhagen have successfully…
“I was so emotional.” Nina Love has dedicated her life to saving animals in need. As the founder of The Black Thornberry, a Philadelphia-based rescue organization, she works tirelessly to…
His reaction brought tears to everyone’s eyes. It had been half a year since Duke last saw his family, yet time hadn’t made life at the shelter any easier. The…
In a Meijer parking lot in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a small black-and-white dog was seen nervously darting between cars and shopping carts. Alone and visibly frightened, she caught the attention…
“Protect this man at all costs.” On the scenic coastline of Oceanside, California, along a well-loved stretch known as The Strand, beachgoer Caitlin McGowan had a heartwarming encounter she won’t…
“I instantly knew we had to have her” LaRae Stevens and her daughter had always dreamed of welcoming a cat into their home. So, when they visited PetSmart last October,…
In the hollow of a tree trunk, 11 tiny puppies huddled together, waiting for their mother to return. The Missouri air was cold, and their little bellies rumbled with hunger.…