Animals

A small dog on a leash near a picnic table and sign about animal care.

Little Dog Waits Eleven Hours Tied to a Sign Begging People Not to Abandon Her

Trixie's story highlights the importance of humane surrender and compassionate care at Harbor Humane Society shelters.

Little Dog Waits Eleven Hours Tied to a Sign Begging People Not to Abandon Her

Trixie's story highlights the importance of humane surrender and compassionate care at Harbor Humane Society shelters.

Person in a white outfit stands on a bridge, wind blowing against them.

Woman Rescues Kitten from Bridge Edge Showing Compassion and Hope

A compassionate woman rescues a kitten from a bridge edge, highlighting the impact of quick action in animal rescue.

Woman Rescues Kitten from Bridge Edge Showing Compassion and Hope

A compassionate woman rescues a kitten from a bridge edge, highlighting the impact of quick action in animal rescue.

Brown puppy resting on a white blanket with a feeding bowl nearby.

Tiny Puppy on the Brink Refuses to Quit and Stuns Rescuers With His Comeback

Furby’s inspiring recovery from severe neurological issues highlights the importance of animal rescue and compassionate foster care.

Tiny Puppy on the Brink Refuses to Quit and Stuns Rescuers With His Comeback

Furby’s inspiring recovery from severe neurological issues highlights the importance of animal rescue and compassionate foster care.

Veterinarian examining a horse, and a woman holding a dog at a clinic.

Illicit Drug Markets Drain Lifesaving Medicines From Veterinary Clinics

Veterinary medications meant to calm horses, dogs, and wildlife are now turning up in street drugs — and the fallout is hitting both people and animals. 

Illicit Drug Markets Drain Lifesaving Medicines From Veterinary Clinics

Veterinary medications meant to calm horses, dogs, and wildlife are now turning up in street drugs — and the fallout is hitting both people and animals. 

Close-up of a raccoon's face, highlighting its distinctive black markings and expressive eyes.

Raccoon Found Passed Out in Bathroom After Ransacking Liquor Store

The boozy masked bandit was unharmed. 

Raccoon Found Passed Out in Bathroom After Ransacking Liquor Store

The boozy masked bandit was unharmed. 

A swan swims with five fluffy cygnets in a calm water setting.

Grieving Swan Father Becomes the Hero His Cygnets Need

A devoted father swan in Boston’s Charles River cares for his cygnets after losing their mother, inspiring resilience and hope.

Grieving Swan Father Becomes the Hero His Cygnets Need

A devoted father swan in Boston’s Charles River cares for his cygnets after losing their mother, inspiring resilience and hope.