Animals

On the left, a young woman in a wheelchair hugs a golden Labrador indoors; on the right, a man with prosthetic legs pets a small white dog on a sofa.

Federal Rollback Leaves Disabled Tenants Fighting To Keep Their Homes And Their Animals

A quiet federal policy shift at HUD is putting disabled renters in an impossible position: give up the assistance animal that is part of their medical care, or give up...

Federal Rollback Leaves Disabled Tenants Fighting To Keep Their Homes And Their Animals

A quiet federal policy shift at HUD is putting disabled renters in an impossible position: give up the assistance animal that is part of their medical care, or give up...

On the left, a Suffolk County SPCA detective cradles three tiny newborn kittens; on the right, SPCA officers in a damaged interior inspect walls using equipment.

Nearly 100 Cats Found in Condemned Home Where Floors Were Saturated With Urine

Somber cat hoarding case in Bohemia exposes neglect of nearly 100 cats and urgent need for community support.

Nearly 100 Cats Found in Condemned Home Where Floors Were Saturated With Urine

Somber cat hoarding case in Bohemia exposes neglect of nearly 100 cats and urgent need for community support.

On the left, people form a human chain on a concrete flood wall to rescue a dog from the water; on the right, the same group successfully pulls the dog.

Strangers Risk Their Safety to Pull a Helpless Dog From a Canal Before It Is Too Late

Uplifting neighbors form a human chain to save dog from a Bogota canal, restoring faith in community compassion.

Strangers Risk Their Safety to Pull a Helpless Dog From a Canal Before It Is Too Late

Uplifting neighbors form a human chain to save dog from a Bogota canal, restoring faith in community compassion.

On the left, a black-and-tan dachshund sits alertly outdoors among fallen leaves; on the right, a pristine white-sand beach meets calm turquoise water beside golden rocks.

Tiny Dachshund Survives 529 Days Alone on an Island Before Tearful Reunion With Owners

Uplifting reunion: miniature dachshund Valerie survives 529 days on Kangaroo Island and reunites with her family.

Tiny Dachshund Survives 529 Days Alone on an Island Before Tearful Reunion With Owners

Uplifting reunion: miniature dachshund Valerie survives 529 days on Kangaroo Island and reunites with her family.

On the left, a bald eagle crouches at a grassy shoreline; on the right, a man wades in shallow water, cradling and rescuing the eagle.

Man Jumps Into Alligator-Filled Water After Seeing an Eagle Begin to Drown

Heroic bald eagle rescue in an alligator-filled Florida lake shows everyday courage and expert wildlife care.

Man Jumps Into Alligator-Filled Water After Seeing an Eagle Begin to Drown

Heroic bald eagle rescue in an alligator-filled Florida lake shows everyday courage and expert wildlife care.

On the left, a woman with curly hair wearing a gray sweatshirt poses for a mugshot; on the right, an orange tabby cat rests outdoors on rocky ground.

A Cat’s Organs Were Exposed While Its Owner Tried Herbal Remedies

Somber report: Indiana cat Mia suffered catastrophic injuries leading to euthanasia as authorities investigate animal cruelty.

A Cat’s Organs Were Exposed While Its Owner Tried Herbal Remedies

Somber report: Indiana cat Mia suffered catastrophic injuries leading to euthanasia as authorities investigate animal cruelty.