Puppy abandoned with heartbreaking note and bag of pizza: ‘Please take me home’
Justin Hanley was at home when he noticed a puppy tied up on his front steps. Then he read the heartbreaking note she'd been left with.
CIA fires adorable bomb-sniffing dog — so she found her true calling
Lulu the dog is a very good girl but she is not, unfortunately, a very good bomb-sniffing dog — and that's why she got fired by the CIA.
The power of Rescue: How a dog helped 2 Boston Marathon bombing survivors heal
A service dog with a large head and an even bigger zest for life is being recognized for helping his beloved humans start living again.
Steve Irwin's family returns to Animal Planet 11 years after his death
Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin are putting on their khakis and heading out into the wild again.
Hiker rescues rooster on Appalachian Trail, carries him 42 miles to safety
A stray rooster met the utterly perfect rescuer on the Appalachian Trail. You might call this fluffy guy the cluckiest rooster on earth.
What dolphins and whales can teach us about gossip
A study of whale and dolphin brains show it's not size that matters, but socializing. The more social an animal is, the bigger its brain.
Woman puts motel’s pet-friendly policy to the test — with a horse
A horse trainer stretched the boundaries of a Super 8 motel's pet-friendly policy by checking her horse into the room to watch some TV.
Smiley the blind therapy dog passes away: ‘The pain is worth all he gave us’
Dog lovers the world over are grieving for Smiley, a blind therapy dog with an irresistible grin and an inspiring rescue story.
Family has emotional reunion with dog after escaping wildfire — watch the video
The Weavers reunited with Izzy one day after their Santa Rosa, California, home burned to the ground.
California puppy mill ban will require pet stores to sell rescue animals
California is officially the first state to ban puppy mills with a new law that favors adoption and rescue groups.
Owner tells shelter to euthanize young dog with 6-lb. tumor — but they refused
Thanks to an amazing group of animal rescuers, a huge weight has been lifted off Clyde the dog's chest — 6.4 pounds to be exact.
This circus features rescued pit bulls instead of elephants and lions
These dogs may have come from humble beginnings, but now pit bulls Junebug and Rosie are stars of the show.
Pawsome! 11 adorable matching Halloween costumes for kids and their pets
From man's best friend to mom's first born, we've got a round-up of the cutest Halloween costumes for kids and pets.
Ikea now sells a pull-out couch for dogs and a nightstand for cats
Ikea's new LURVIG collection is perfect for your furry friends.
Try not to cry at a photo of Carrie Fisher's dog watching 'Star Wars' trailer
You will totally feel the force of their love.
Chrissy Teigen’s daughter Luna just got a bulldog puppy – See the cute video
Chrissy Teigen, mom to three dogs and one human baby, just adopted a new puppy and we're overcome with their adorable new addition!
Paws on the ground: Comfort dogs bring much-needed love to Las Vegas
For many scarred by seeing the carnage inflicted in the Las Vegas mass shooting, a little comfort came courtesy of man's best friend.
Ryan Gosling will melt your heart with his tribute to his late dog on ‘Ellen’
The star of "Blade Runner 2049" visited "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and shared a delightful story about his late companion.
This puppy mill just got busted — and 117 animals now have hope
The windowless metal building was filled with small wire cages containing filthy dogs, there to be bred and sold.
Volunteer pilots are flying planeloads of dogs and cats out of Puerto Rico
Ric Browde arrived in Puerto Rico with food and other supplies packed into his cargo plane. He left with a plane full of dogs and cats.
This baby panda loves her mommy
Xiang Xiang is a 3-month-old adorable panda who loves cuddling with her mom!
Dog constantly interrupts owner during workout sessions and it's hilarious
Chief, an adorable 10-month-old golden retriever, wants to play at the worst times. He’ll often interrupt workout sessions – but it’s still cute!
Dog finds loving new home after being dumped on road, tangled in chain
KD the dog, who was unceremoniously dumped by a Dallas road and left to fend for herself, now has a loving home thanks to good Samaritans.
Baby and Samoyed dog are the most adorable cuddle buddies
2-year-old Hendrix and Kafka have a busy life together. Whether they’re gardening or snuggling, they’re the cutest pair ever!
Watch TODAY puppy Charlie show off his latest skills
September is National Service Dog Month, and TODAY puppy Charlie has been preparing to help a veteran with a disability. Matt Lauer takes his pal Charlie out...
Mexico City earthquake: Search for survivors continues
Nearly a week after the deadly earthquake in Mexico, crews are still digging through rubble, hoping against the odds to find survivors. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer...
Tennessee church shooting leaves 1 dead, 7 wounded
There have been developments overnight in the investigation of a deadly church shooting in Tennessee. A gunman opened fire, killing one person and injuring...
Trump’s war of words with North Korea continues to increase tensions
New travel restrictions against North Korea are only serving to escalate tension between the U.S. and Kim Jong Un. NBC global correspondent Bill Neely reports...
Megyn Kelly gives an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of her studio
Megyn Kelly is giving fans an exclusive first look at the home of her new show, Megyn Kelly TODAY, inside Studio 6A in Rockefeller Center.
What’s next: ‘Will and Grace’ returns, Megyn Kelly TODAY premieres
Willie Geist and Dylan Dreyer wrap up Sunday TODAY with a look at the week ahead, including President Donald Trump’s expected visit to hurricane-ravaged Puerto...
Visit the ‘secret garden’ that’s been untouched for more than 100 years
For more than 100 years, a meadow in California has been locked behind a gate and virtually untouched. In this week’s Sunday Closer, NBC’s Harry Smith steps...
Donald Trump feuds with sports stars who don’t stand during the national anthem
President Donald Trump is calling out NFL players who do not stand for the national anthem in protest, and he’s attacking the league for not punishing the players....
2 new earthquakes shake Mexico as rescue missions continue
After a devastating earthquake struck Mexico earlier this week, two more aftershocks have rattled rescue missions as the search for survivors enters its fifth...
Donald Trump’s taunting tweet at North Korea: What are the unintended consequences?
Overnight, President Donald Trump tweeted that if North Korea’s foreign minister echoes the thoughts of “Little Rocket Man” Kim Jong Un, “they won’t be around...
Donald Trump taunts North Korea with threatening tweet
President Donald Trump escalated the war of words with North Korea late Saturday night with a threatening tweet directed at the rogue nation, saying if the...
Our favorite videos of the week: an adorable dog duo, a man who loves horses and an incredible bond between a little girl and her disabled dog
This week, we couldn’t take our eyes off of a pair of dog best friends. And, one man had a sweet encounter with a horse. We also loved seeing a touching friendship...
Student asks to bring dog to class during hurricane — and got this amazing reply
While preparing to evacuate for Hurricane Irma, Jessica Lewis emailed her professor asking for a huge favor: to bring her dog to class.
Meet Frida the Labrador retriever who’s saving lives following Mexico earthquake
The 7-year-old search dog became a social media star after the Mexican navy tweeted out her career-wide accomplishments.
Renee Zellweger surprises animal rescue group by volunteering to help Harvey pets
As volunteers rushed to care for abandoned pets in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, one Oscar winner quietly stepped up to help.
Deaf dog and toddler best friend are the definition of friendship goals
Echo, 4, is deaf and has trouble seeing, but 18-month-old Jennie doesn’t care. These two are just inseparable.
After life of abuse, a headband-wearing pit bull is named ‘hero dog’ of the year
When Abigail the pit bull was picked up as a stray, nobody knew if she'd survive, much less thrive and go on to win a top honor.
Watch these cute adopted lambs jump for joy in adorable turtleneck sweaters
These lambs love to run, jump and hang around the house. Sometimes they play with horses, nap by the fire or wear turtleneck sweaters.
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Therapy dog Norbert has some life lessons to share in new book
Brooklyn bull escapes from slaughterhouse, becomes viral sensation
California becomes first state to ban puppy mills
Should employees get paid time off when their pet is sick?
‘Walking with Peety’ author tells Megyn Kelly how a rescue dog rescued him
Watch TODAY puppy Charlie show off his latest skills
Mexico City earthquake: Search for survivors continues
Tennessee church shooting leaves 1 dead, 7 wounded
Trump’s war of words with North Korea continues to increase tensions
Megyn Kelly gives an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of her studio
What’s next: ‘Will and Grace’ returns, Megyn Kelly TODAY premieres
Visit the ‘secret garden’ that’s been untouched for more than 100 years
Donald Trump feuds with sports stars who don’t stand during the national anthem
2 new earthquakes shake Mexico as rescue missions continue
Donald Trump’s taunting tweet at North Korea: What are the unintended consequences?
Donald Trump taunts North Korea with threatening tweet
Watch this dog swipe an empanada on live TV
Rescue dog inspires Katherine Schwarzenegger’s new book on pet adoption
Hurricane Harvey: Otis the dog carrying bag of food goes viral
Anti-theft backpacks, custom water bottles: Cool back-to-school gear
Play a special edition of ‘Who Knew?’ for back to school
Meatball bites, taco hand pies and other back-to-school lunch hacks
Hoda and Kathie Lee are tardy for their own back-to-school show!
Send your child back to school in style: Graphics, stripes and more
