Judge Judy lets dog loose in courtroom to identify his true owner
TV personality Judge Judy Sheindlin recently took an unusual approach in deciding the case of contested dog ownership.
After losing her husband, woman adopts dying dog that ‘no one wants’
There's no telling how long Melani Andrews and Jake, a senior dog dying of cancer, will have together, but he's living the "good life" now.
Watch Haley Joy try to crawl with a little help from Hoda's dog Blake!
"She can crawl," Hoda insisted — just not for the video camera, apparently!
High school track team runs with shelter dogs — and everybody’s winning
They spend about an hour together each day, running a couple of miles, resting in the shade, then "sprinting after squirrels."
'A lover of couches': This woman's obit for her dog will make you laugh (and cry)
Just about every dog lover can relate to her touching words.
This cheerful pet adoption center will make you rethink animal shelters
At the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, there's an education center, a cafe — even a human-sized hamster wheel — and lots of adoptable pets.
‘Walking Dead’ star adopts sweet puppy, encourages others to ‘rescue a pit bull’
Actor Jon Bernthal of "The Punisher" and "The Walking Dead" has a new starring role: proud papa to a most adorable pit bull puppy.
These dogs are separated by fences — but that doesn’t stop their sweet friendship
Messy and Audi are two dogs who live across the street from one another in Thailand — but they only met face to face this year.
Spotted skunks? Woman rescues rare critters — see the stinkin’ cute pics
Wildlife rehabilitator Kris Porter was surprised to discover five rare, orphaned baby skunks that needed her help.
Hilary Swank heard about 2 shelter dogs in need and stepped right in to help
Two puppies have gone from a busy rural animal shelter to living with two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank.
To pawtect and serve: These K-9 recruits are arrestingly cute
A Taiwanese police department's K-9 unit has recruited six new puppies to possibly join their squad, and the internet has fallen in love.
Frugal 98-year-old vet donates $2 million to wildlife, then adopts elderly Chihuahua
In his late 90s, Russ Gremel decided it was time to donate $2 million to the Illinois Audubon Society. Then he adopted an elderly Chihuahua.
This 35-pound cat is for real — and he’s looking for BIG love
Symba the cat is really as gigantic as he appears, and he's up for adoption.
The heartbreaking reason this dog only eats half her food
For a decade, Cookie and Stitch shared a water bowl and chew toys. The two dogs even ate their kibble out of the same bowl — until now.
Woman pretends dog is a baby in stealthy hospital visit to sick grandma
Shelby Hennick brought her grandmother's beloved dog, Patsy, to the hospital in an undercover visit — by pretending the pet was a baby.
Husky with extreme haircut sparks outrage
A viral photo of a shaved husky has raised an important question: Is it cruel, or just kind of goofy looking?
When pets are sick or dying, these strangers make prayer blankets to comfort them
A group called Fur Angel Blessing Blanketeers makes blankets full of "love and healing prayers" to sick and dying pets and their owners.
Cat, thrown into garbage after horrible abuse, still ‘loves everybody’
Even through pain, Hiro purred and sought love from the people working to help him live. A year later, he's a beloved part of this family.
Watch this adorable dog try to teach baby how to crawl
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but maybe a dog can teach a baby some. Join Kathie Lee and Hoda as they watch adorable video of a cute pup trying...
Heartbreaking note left with ‘loved and cherished’ abandoned dog
This sweet labradoodle was discovered in a small cage with a note that read, "I hope I can bring joy to my new family."
Elderly pit bull gets contact lenses, now can't stop staring in the mirror
Gremlin is a pit bull who was fitted for contact lenses. It's changed her life.
Watch this dog adorably crash a live news broadcast
A news anchor startled by a bark in the background during a live broadcast soon realized she had a new furry co-anchor.
Elderly dogs get sweet senior prom — who will be crowned king and queen?
The Grey Muzzle Organization, a nonprofit dedicated to helping senior shelter dogs find homes, is launching its inaugural Senior Dog Prom.
Dog, cruelly thrown into fire pit, still wags his tail: 'He's a happy guy’
Polo the dog was horribly burned after being thrown into a fire pit. But despite his hardships, he's still full of love and affection.
Want to be a kitten cuddler? 6 ways to help animal shelters this season
You know this time of year as spring. For folks who work with animals, it's kitten season. And these little kittens need your help.
Halle Berry and kids say goodbye to 16-year-old cat, who ‘lit up our lives’
Our hearts go out to Halle Berry and her kids, who said goodbye this week to their beloved 16-year-old cat Playdough.
How Nick Lachey’s ‘first child’ — his dog — prepared him for fatherhood
Before Nick Lachey was the father of three human children, there was Wookie the dog, who remains a much-loved member of the family.
Ready for his closeup: First bunny Marlon Bundo makes White House debut
It was a good hare day all around for Vice President Mike Pence's family rabbit, Marlon Bundo.
This NFL player just helped 46 shelter dogs and cats find loving homes
Torrey Smith, a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, just gave a major assist to a whole lot of shelter pets.
Couldn't be cuter! Pink's daughter cuddles with baby brother in adorable pic
Singer Pink shared a gorgeous Instagram photo of her 5-year-old daughter, Willow, wrapping her infant son, Jameson, in a loving embrace.
Watch this vet sweetly sing to a scared dog before her surgery
Ruby the dog was nervous before her spay surgery. So vet Ross Henderson pulled out his guitar to comfort the pup with a sweet serenade.
23-year-old dog's owner on key to longevity: 'He is definitely a spoilt lad'
Charlie's adopted dad says the secret to his dog's long life is being completely and utterly adored.
Elderly dog, dropped off at shelter in a garbage bag, learns to love again
Blackie's family wrapped her in a garbage bag and dropped her at a shelter. But a rescuer of old dogs wasn't about to let her stay there.
Woman’s ex sends touching birthday card to their dog every year
Frankie Hernandez asked his dog Apollo to "continue to be there for her like you were for me." Now, could the family get back together?
The 'Dog Whisperer' helps veteran with PTSD, shares tips for calming stressed dogs
"Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan helps a veteran with PTSD train his dog to get along with his young son, and offers tips to calm stressed dogs.
April the Giraffe’s baby is taking his first steps (and it’s adorable)
The baby giraffe was born on Saturday and is now up and roaming his enclosure!
Patrick Stewart isn't adopting his foster pit bull for this sad reason
Patrick Stewart and his newest leading lady, a foster dog named Ginger, seemed headed toward forever. But this law got in the way.
Rescued mini cow is living in paradise with her best friends – dogs!
Moonpie the mini cow was rescued from auction. Now she lives inside the house at the Rocky Ridge Refuge, along with her furry best friends.
Being deaf and blind won't hold this pup back from becoming a therapy dog
It's easy to fall for Ruby. The dog can't see or hear, but she knows how to play — and she really, really knows how to love.
Great Dane falls into icy river — and these 2 firefighters came to his rescue
A curious mind and a slippery slope sent Mike, an 11-year-old dog, careening over a 16-foot embankment into a frigid river in Connecticut.
Dog who lost ears in fire gets earless stuffed toy to make him feel better
Scooby's ears had to be removed. To make him feel better, staff at the vet hospital gave him a stuffed friend with the same condition.
Clydesdale horse roams halls at nursing home cheering residents
The Clydesdale, named Neigh-Neigh, cheered residents at a senior living community in Michigan.
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Doggy dip: Watch this black Lab and his little friend go for a swim
Animal shelter in New York City hopes to inspire no-kill movement
These adorable chipmunks are living their best lives indoors
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Watch Zola the gorilla have the best time in a mini pool
Sweet baby and dog have the most adoring friendship
These new police puppy recruits are arrestingly cute
Adorable dog and baby play the best game of peekaboo
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