An elephant and her nine-month-old son splashed in the rain at the Dallas Zoo, as the area got some much-needed precipitation before the forecast turned dry again. ...

Have you ever heard someone say, “It's raining cats and dogs,” when the weather gets “ruff”? Purr-haps you're curious to know how that interesting phrase came about? Here’s what the experts think. ...

Dogs zoom in circles. They run full blast across the yard. They bounce off your furniture. It’s called the “zoomies,” and it’s a fun way for your dog to play and release extra energy. ...

Hundreds of golden retrievers from around the world gathered in Scotland, the birthplace of the breed 155 years ago. ...

A black bear put herself between her cub and a pair of barking dogs. She gave them a warning and both dogs ran off and made it back home safely. ...

(James Dziezynski) Dr. Heather Berst, MA, VMD, gives us the rundown on dog first-aid kit essentials, as well as how to respond to several common backcountry canine medical situations Dogs love hiking, backpacking, and camping just as much as their human counterparts (maybe even more). Keeping your pup is part of your responsibility as a pet owner. That includes having a good dog first-aid kit ready to go in case of medical issues. We consulted with Heather Berst, MA, VMD,...

An expert in human-animal interaction says that petting a dog for as little as five minutes can reduce stress hormones and increase the happy hormone oxytocin. Dogs get a benefit as well! ...

Levi is a 3-year-old pug who grew up going to Ethel Lake in Alberta with his family. ...

A real-life rainbow bridge in North Carolina has been adorned with collars, tags and stuffed animals in memory of beloved pets from around the country. ...

(Hazel Harmon) This story originally appeared in the Morning Brief email newsletter. Sign up hereto get more stories like this and weekday weather updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. "This is Leo, a 3.5 year old Maine Coon cat that lives in Austin, Texas. He likes to sleep in the afternoons and sit on the porch when it’s cool out, especially in the rare instance that it snows. He loves to watch rain from the windows as well....

Have dog, will travel (Getty Images/David Bouchat) Whether you’re road-tripping or flying with Fido, our columnist has found the friendliest campgrounds, hotels, and airlines that welcome canines—as well as an app that dog owners shouldn’t live without Any number of concerns are on our radar as we plan our next trip, from serious issues like how destinations are working to mitigate tourists’ environmental impact to inconveniences like months-long passport wait times. In this column, our travel expert addresses your questions...

(Wes Siler) Never subject your pup to these adventure-driven hazards. Plus, boarding tips to ensure they're okay when you leave 'em behind. Your dog loves to do stuff with you. But there are some adventures you simply shouldn’t do with your pup. Here’s how to make the tough decision to leave your furry friend behind, and how to ensure they have the best experience when they’re not able to come along. “I tell people you’ve got to learn [to speak]...