MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Reports of a monkey loose in North Myrtle Beach last month drew attention on social media and speculation from residents. Police even went looking for the animal twice but were unable to locate a monkey.

Although the prospect of monkeys in the Myrtle Beach area may seem odd, there are private monkey owners in and around ...Read more

SAN DIEGO — A pair of flamingos have become first-time parents at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park after hatching an egg together. And they’re both dads.

The male foster parents — both in their 40s — are raising one of six chicks born this year at the North County park, which cares for nearly 100 lesser flamingos with their distinctive ...Read more

I teach a course on New England witchcraft trials, and students always arrive with varying degrees of knowledge of what happened in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692.

Nineteen people accused of witchcraft were executed by hanging, another was pressed to death and at least 150 were imprisoned in conditions that caused the death of at least...Read more

As the summer season comes to an end, we are all trading in our summer routines with our fall ones. But from cracked paw pads to pollen to sun-bleached fur; your pet might need some post-summer TLC.

The American Kennel Club offers a few simple tips to tend to your pup’s coat and paws after months in the hot summer sun.

Paw Pads. Over ...Read more

DENVER — Kristy Rosenberger swears by cannabidiol – more commonly known as CBD – not for herself, but for her dogs.

Rosenberger was first introduced to CBD more than a decade ago when searching for something to help her dog, Punkie, who was anxious and epileptic. When thunderstorms rolled through, the Yorkie would whimper and shake. ...Read more

Neakasa, an innovator of intelligent cleaning technology, is on a mission to simplify and elevate people's lives with top-of-the-line smart cleaning solutions. Their latest is the M1 open-top self-cleaning cat litter box, a game changer for maintaining an odor-free, cat-friendly home that is hassle-free.

With the M1, Neakasa states they ...Read more

The American Kennel Club registers more than 200 breeds of dogs and categorizes them into seven groups, based on the function for which most breeds in that group were initially bred to perform: sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, and herding.

The toy group currently contains 22 breeds, some among the most popular of breeds ...Read more

(UPI) Animal rescuers and a mechanic came to the rescue of a kitten that climbed into the engine compartment of an animal control employee's car in Indiana.

Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control said on social media that a staff member was in the parking lot when they heard meowing coming from under the hood of another employee's car.

"She let ...Read more

(UPI) Firefighters in Florida came to the rescue of a dog who fell into a hole and became trapped in a 14-foot-deep cave.

The Marion County Fire Department said on social media that crews from Marion Oaks Station 24 were dispatched to an Ocala address where a 911 caller reported his dog, Bella, had fallen into a deep hole.

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(UPI) Employees at a Florida auto shop came to the rescue of a dog who was struck by a car and became trapped inside the bumper for several hours.

Lenny Cruz, store manager at St. Lucie Battery & Tire, said a woman was driving late at night when she saw a dog dart out in front of her vehicle.

The woman was sure her car had struck the dog, ...Read more

Fall is approaching, which means the start of fall activities. Most dog owners would agree that your canine companion makes for a willing and eager hiking buddy. Going for hikes with your dog is a great way to get some exercise while enjoying all the season has to offer.

The American Kennel Club offers tips on how to make your hiking trip ...Read more

For some parents, kids begging for a puppy might be a familiar experience. The kids might even win out!

Although there are many joys in adding a new canine companion to the family, owning a dog is a big responsibility. Kids might not anticipate all that goes into responsible dog ownership.

Involving your kids in dog training is a great way...Read more

(UPI) A Chinese zoo exhibit is raising controversy online after a video showed a pair of dogs with their fur colored to look like pandas.

A video posted to Douyin, China's version of TikTok, went viral this week after showing the two fluffy chow chow dogs with their fur artificially colored to resemble pandas at the Shanwei Zoo in southern ...Read more

(UPI) A cat who went missing during a camping trip in Yellowstone National Park turned up 60 days later on the streets of a California town more than 800 miles away.

Benny and Susanne Anguiano of Salinas, Calif., said they often take their cats with them on camping trips, but during a June trip to Yellowstone National Park one of their pets, ...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- Two things are certain in pet parenting: 1) your furry loved one will one day have to visit the vet and 2) the cost of veterinary care is increasing, rising more than 60%, over the last decade, according to a recent New York Times report.

Stacie Straw, in Long Beach, California, spent about $30,000 in 2022 on her English Bulldog ...Read more

(UPI) Utah firefighters rescued a dog from an apartment blaze that seems to have been caused by cooking, officials say.

The emergency call came in around 5:30 a.m. EDT, and rescue officials located a burning unit in Midvale.

The only resident inside the apartment at the time was a dog, who had been in a kennel and was not responding when ...Read more

Hyperactivity is a commonly reported behavioral concern of dog owners. In many cases, the problem is really that the dog may need a more suitable exercise plan and activity opportunities.

The American Kennel Club offers the following tips for the owner of the energetic dog:

Daily exercise. Adequate exercise is extremely important for your ...Read more

(UPI) A New Jersey animal shelter said a Jack Russell terrier spotted running loose for weeks along highways near Newark Liberty International Airport is now safe and has a new name: Monkey.

The dog, believed to be under a year old, was spotted on multiple occasions over the course of several weeks and evaded previous capture attempts.

The ...Read more

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Everyone has that one pet in life who they fall in love with at first sight — or first scratch.

For San Francisco resident Wyatt Boumedine, that was Zine, his white cat with a raccoon-like tail who would constantly growl, claw — and probably curse, if he could speak — at his owner. But Boumedine adored him. When Zine ...Read more

It is incredibly important to stay alert to any changes in your dog’s health. Any minor differences in the way they are breathing or walking can be indications of a health problem. There is always research being done on new and existing diseases to better educate pet owners on what to look out for in and how to treat different diseases.

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