Lions are amazing, majestic animals, but sadly many spend their lives in captivity, never knowing freedom. That was the sad story for one lion named…

After more than two years of watching other dogs come and go, a shelter’s longest resident canine finally got his turn, along with a surprise…

Twins Francesco and Giacomo Fierloni died at the scene on Tuesday, April 21   NEED TO KNOW On April 21, twin brothers Francesco and Giacomo…

The cats were rescued from a “cat colony” in Dickson, Tenn., the Humane Society of Dickson County (HSDC) said NEED TO KNOW Over 100 cats…

The relationship between pets and children develops in quiet, meaningful ways that grow stronger over time. Many families notice that dogs display a natural instinct…

I remember when I was little and used to wait for my parents to come home from work. The joy and excitement of seeing my…

This shattered my heart in more places than one. And just a warning — it might break yours in half too. However, this said, it…

Going to the zoo is supposed to be a joyful experience. But one spring day in 2009, Berlin Zoo became the scene of a life-and-death…

When Duke the dog started coughing, his owners didn’t take him to the vet. Instead, they chained him up outside, told neighbors he was diseased,…

In the middle of a crowded Los Angeles kennel, a very special girl named Rosy was waiting for a miracle. Rita, a volunteer who posts…