A black bear snuck into a Chatham, New York, house through an open door near the kitchen. Harper, the family dog, was not amused. ...

Biscuit, a century-old African tortoise, was reunited with his owner after escaping through a storm damaged gate in his owner’s yard. ...

Parvovirus is on the rise in the U.S., according to vets in various cities across the country. It’s a virus that is most dangerous for unvaccinated puppies under 4 months old. It causes severe dehydration that is deadly if left untreated. ...

Did you know that humans frequently pass COVID-19 infections to their pet cats? Now, new research suggests that the general timeline of the coronavirus pandemic was similar among cats and humans. ...

A study found more than 420,000 trips to the ER over two decades from dog walking. Here’s what to do. ...

It’s a myth that all dogs are naturally good swimmers. Many breeds can struggle to stay afloat and get stressed around water. If you have a pool or are in the water a lot in summer, it’s a good idea to teach your dog to swim. Here’s how. ...

Maia, the Chihuahua who went missing at Atlanta’s airport has been found, three weeks after she was let out of her kennel by a Delta employee. ...

Mild spring weather didn’t deter these dogs from hopping straight in the pool in Virginia Beach, Virginia. But before you do the same with your pup, note that ...

Here are some dog breeds to check out if you live in warmer climates. ...

A cat was startled by a garbage bag and ended up flying across a pool before finally making it out on the other side. ...

At a Glance A lost 2-year-old girl was found miles from home using her dog as a pillow.Temperatures were in the 50s at the time.State troopers, citizens and local police assisted in the hourslong search. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Here’s a reason dogs are awesome: Two family dogs didn’t leave a 2-year-old girl’s side after she walked away from her home in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. State...

Anyone up for a game of bark-o polo? 150 golden retrievers in Brighton, England gathered at a public pool for a celebratory kick-off to ‘Dogtember.’ The swimming event gave the dogs an opportunity to run free and beat the heat in a safe environment. Owners were allowed to join their friends. ...