Animals

On the left, a young man with dark hair and a short beard faces the camera; on the right, a puppy rests on a wooden plank outdoors.

Concerned Citizen’s 911 Call Leads Deputies to 15 Neglected Dogs and Dozens of Cruelty Charges

A Joplin man faces animal cruelty charges after videos allegedly show him assaulting and abandoning a dog near Grand Falls.

Concerned Citizen’s 911 Call Leads Deputies to 15 Neglected Dogs and Dozens of Cruelty Charges

A Joplin man faces animal cruelty charges after videos allegedly show him assaulting and abandoning a dog near Grand Falls.

On the left, gloved hands hold a sea turtle with red wires attached; on the right, a woman in glasses draws blood from a sea turtle's neck.

Cebu Starts Swimming Again Wearing Ingenious Device Built Especially for An Injured Turtle

Innovative sea turtle rescue uses a custom 3D-printed harness and therapies to give injured turtle Cebu renewed hope.

Cebu Starts Swimming Again Wearing Ingenious Device Built Especially for An Injured Turtle

Innovative sea turtle rescue uses a custom 3D-printed harness and therapies to give injured turtle Cebu renewed hope.

On the left, a person descends into a dark well with ropes; on the right, rescue workers in harnesses operate a tripod lowering system outdoors at night.

Family Hears Their Dog Whimpering From Abandoned Well as Firefighters Race to Reach Her

Dramatic rescue of a dog highlights hidden abandoned wells and urges homeowners to inspect and professionally seal them.

Family Hears Their Dog Whimpering From Abandoned Well as Firefighters Race to Reach Her

Dramatic rescue of a dog highlights hidden abandoned wells and urges homeowners to inspect and professionally seal them.

On the left, a gray tabby cat wearing a colorful striped poncho lies on a marble surface; on the right, a close-up of a gray tabby cat with striking green.

The Cat Who Already Lost Two Homes Is Waiting to Risk Loving Again

Rosie-Gul seeks a cat-savvy forever home after being returned to Northport cat rescue, affectionate, playful and window-loving.

The Cat Who Already Lost Two Homes Is Waiting to Risk Loving Again

Rosie-Gul seeks a cat-savvy forever home after being returned to Northport cat rescue, affectionate, playful and window-loving.

On the left, a gray-haired man holds a small fluffy puppy outdoors; on the right, the same man sits on grass beside a larger dog wearing a cone.

Matt Damon Meets Adoptable Pit Bull and Helps Show the World Why She Deserves a Home

Matt Damon spotlights shelter dogs like Betsy during California Adopt-A-Pet Day, encouraging adoption and support for rescues.

Matt Damon Meets Adoptable Pit Bull and Helps Show the World Why She Deserves a Home

Matt Damon spotlights shelter dogs like Betsy during California Adopt-A-Pet Day, encouraging adoption and support for rescues.

Brad Pitt Says Life Is Better With Dogs as He Celebrates His Canine Co-Star at Movie Premiere

Brad Pitt Says Life Is Better With Dogs as He Celebrates His Canine Co-Star at Movie Premiere

Brad Pitt celebrates a new rescue dog as Heart of the Beast spotlights canine bonds and nationwide adoption efforts.

Brad Pitt Says Life Is Better With Dogs as He Celebrates His Canine Co-Star at Movie Premiere

Brad Pitt celebrates a new rescue dog as Heart of the Beast spotlights canine bonds and nationwide adoption efforts.