Animals

Officials on Long Island are raising concern amid a spike in animals testing positive for rabies, and are pinning at least some of the blame for that rise on New York City.

“This was my view this morning when I opened the blinds,” wrote Lisa Hendricks, who shared the cute video of the playful animal.

For the first time in years, Nassau County is seeing a rise in the number of animals testing positive for rabies — and officials claim that it’s due to something that New York City isn’t doing. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports.

The zoo says it received 116,000 online and in-person votes from people in 165 countries.

The emaciated remains of a bulldog puppy were found inside a backpack left at a park on Long Island, according to officials.

A spider monkey dressed in a tutu escaped from a Missouri home and was rescued by local sheriff before a powerful winter storm hit the area.

Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao played in the snow Monday at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

Hundreds of animals died when a fire broke out at a Plaza Latina on Friday. The large commercial building is home to several businesses. No people were injured in the fire.

Say hello to the latest dog in the American Kennel Club’s lineup of recognized breeds. The Danish-Swedish farmdog joined the pack Thursday.

The newborn arrived on December 9th at the Metro Richmond Zoo.

Murder hornets have stingers that are six millimeters long that can spit venom. These venomous creatures have gotten their name for the rare instances when they have killed humans.

A 58-year-old father of five was killed last week in Virginia when a bear that was shot fell on him from out of a tree. The man was on a hunting trip when another shooter fired at the animal.

Two people have been charged with animal cruelty after police say they “brutally” killed a pet rabbit during a party in Massachusetts.

A bird strike at LaGuardia Airport in New York City forced an American Airlines flight to make an emergency landing at JFK.

A 14-year-old dog becomes 1st animal inducted into Surfers’ Hall of Fame

Adam Harding shares the details from Clark, New Jersey. 

Someone dumped a bucket full of puppies at a New Jersey intersection — and authorities are asking for the public’s helping to hold the individual accountable. According to The Associated Humane Societies, nine puppies were found abandoned in a five-gallon bucket in Clark, near the intersection of Raritan Road and Frances Drive, around 4 p.m. Thursday. A good Samaritan had…

Vito the pug was named “best in show” at the 2024 National Dog Show, becoming the first of his breed to win the title at the annual Thanksgiving Day canine competition.

The annual competition features about 2,000 dogs of 205 different dog breeds all competing for the prestigious title of “Best in Show.”

In a disturbing discovery at a Long Island home, police said nearly a 11 chihuahuas and a St. Bernard were found living in deplorable conditions, with some of the canines later testing positive for cocaine.