Animals

Adult polar bear walking beside a smaller bear across a rocky, dirt-covered area.

Arctic Drilling Plans Threaten Polar Bear Survival

New Arctic drilling plans could expand industrial activity into polar bear habitat. For a species already struggling to survive, this added pressure could be devastating.

Arctic Drilling Plans Threaten Polar Bear Survival

New Arctic drilling plans could expand industrial activity into polar bear habitat. For a species already struggling to survive, this added pressure could be devastating.

Split image showing the tiny gray tabby kitten standing on concrete beside a second image of several cats and kittens sharing food from a large dish.

Rescuer Takes In Eight Abandoned Kittens While Caring For 70 Animals Alone

One rescuer was already stretched beyond her limits, caring for dozens of stray cats and dogs with no space, no money, and mounting bills. Then the kittens started arriving. First...

Rescuer Takes In Eight Abandoned Kittens While Caring For 70 Animals Alone

One rescuer was already stretched beyond her limits, caring for dozens of stray cats and dogs with no space, no money, and mounting bills. Then the kittens started arriving. First...

Black dog lying curled against a cinder block wall beneath a blue bench or table outdoors. Group of women posing with a rescued black dog outside a stadium after a race or event.

Terrified Shelter Dog Hides From World In Deep Fear

Scared shelter dogs can recover with patient care, gentle exposure, and foster homes, as Flapjack's transformation shows.

Terrified Shelter Dog Hides From World In Deep Fear

Scared shelter dogs can recover with patient care, gentle exposure, and foster homes, as Flapjack's transformation shows.

Black dog lying on a quilt with a bandaged front leg and medical line attached. Small black dog resting inside a wire crate in the back of a vehicle during transport.

Helpless Puppy Found Unable To Move In Pumpkin Patch

A starving puppy named Zephyr rescued from a pumpkin patch is healing thanks to veterinary care and community support.

Helpless Puppy Found Unable To Move In Pumpkin Patch

A starving puppy named Zephyr rescued from a pumpkin patch is healing thanks to veterinary care and community support.

Handwritten note describing an older dog named Diva shown beside a brown dog looking through crate bars.

Shelter Staff Break Down After Reading Heartbreaking Note Left With Dog

Senior dog Diva left with a heartfelt note seeks a loving home; consider adopting a senior dog or fostering today.

Shelter Staff Break Down After Reading Heartbreaking Note Left With Dog

Senior dog Diva left with a heartfelt note seeks a loving home; consider adopting a senior dog or fostering today.

Close-up of a small black-and-tan dog wearing an orange bandana while being gently petted.

Senior Dog Left After 13 Years Trembles In Shelter Confusion

Viral video of a senior dog abandoned after 13 years highlights shelter stress and urgent calls to adopt or foster.

Senior Dog Left After 13 Years Trembles In Shelter Confusion

Viral video of a senior dog abandoned after 13 years highlights shelter stress and urgent calls to adopt or foster.