Mom Asks If It's Normal to Love Your Dog as Much as Your Kid — and Gets Some Wild Responses
A mom on the 'Mumsnet' parenting forum admitted to loving her dogs as much as she loved her kid, and asked if this was "normal." Here's what happened.
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This Pilot Has Saved Thousands of Animals by Flying Them to No-Kill Shelters
Dr. Peter Rork uses his pilot's license for maybe the best cause ever: to save animals from kill shelters and help them find homes.
Woman Says Animal Shelter Scammed Her for $900 "African Savannah" Cat, Shares DNA Test Results
TikTok user @chloevmitchell claims that an animal shelter charged her $900 for an "African Savannah" cat. Did she get scammed? Here's the tea.
Vets Issue Warning to Pet Owners About Danger of Himalayan Salt Lamps
A veterinarian took to Facebook to warn people about the dangers of Himalayan salt lamps for animals.
Golden Retriever Gets His Own Guide Dog After Losing Both Eyes
Chelsea and Adam Stipe of North Carolina noticed that their beloved dog Charlie was struggling after losing his eyesight.
Woman Shocked Landlord Charges $200 Fee, Then $15 a Month to Have a Pet Fish
A woman said she was shocked to see that her landlord charged her and additional fee for keeping a pet fish in her unit.
This Little Dog "Ruined" Every Frame Of A Google Street View By Chasing The Camera
This dog just ruined every frame of a Google Street View by chasing the camera — and by ruin, we mean made it so much better.
A 1-Year-Old Dog Is More Like 30 In Human Years, Not 7, Research Shows
How do you calculate a dog's age in human years? New research shows we've been doing it wrong.
People Are Cutting Their Cat's Hair So They Look Like Dinosaurs
There are plenty of odd fashion trends out there, one of them includes dino-cuts.
Woman Totals Her Car After Seeing Spider on Front Seat
Town of Cairo New York Police Department took to Facebook this week to share a photo of a crash that was the result of a spider.
Dunkin' Drive-Thru Surprise: Raccoon's Perfect Etiquette Leaves Patient Customer in Awe
A woman recorded an adorable interaction between a Dunkin' Donuts employee and a raccoon
A TSA Agent Has Been Removed From Dog Handler Duty After Viral Video
In a viral video that first surfaced on Reddit, a TSA agent and dog handler is being lambasted for mistreating a bomb-sniffing dog.
Evidently Prairie Dogs Make a "Yahoo" Sound and It's Cuteness Overload
So prairie dogs make a "yahoo" noise that is almost too adorable for words. Why do they make this precious little sound? Here's what we know.
Why Do They Euthanize Race Horses? Kentucky Derby Deaths Raise Questions
Why do they euthanize race horses? Animal rights activists are up in arms about the fatalities, but it appears that there may be a reason for it.
Here Are All the 2023 Kentucky Derby Horse Names You Need to Know Before the Race
Every year for the Kentucky Derby, owners pull out all the stops with creative horse names. Some even bet based on name alone! Here's the 2023 list.
Woman Lets Dog Pee On Trader Joe’s Floor, Gets Called out by Employee
A viral TikTok of a woman's dog who peed inside of a Trader Joe's sparked a heated debate on whether or not pets should be allowed in grocery stores.
Tiktok Has the Best Videos of Cute Dogs on the Internet Now
Check out some of the cutest and funniest dog videos posted to TikTok for a daily boost of serotonin through your screen.
Are Amazon Snake Cats on TikTok Actually Real?
Are Amazon snake cats on TikTok actually real or fake? Here's what to know about the hybrid animal that has everyone doing a double take online.
TikTok Just Discovered a Pet-Friendly Party Bus and Yes — It’s as Cute as It Sounds
Mo Mountain Mutts went viral on TikTok after the company posted a viral video of their dog bus. But where is Mo Mountain Mutts located? Details!
One of Taylor Swift's Cats Is Worth Millions — How Does That Even Happen?
Taylor Swift's cat Olivia Benson is worth a lot — but she's not a feline Instagram influencer. Here's how she's earned her net worth.
No One Wanted to Adopt a Scruffy Little Dog Named Bob — Now He's a TikTok Sensation
Bob the dog received little attention at an adoption event in NYC, and now he's a TikTok sensation. Check out this sweet pooch's story.
What Happened to Swatch From ‘Project Runway’? The Beloved Boston Terrier Passed Away
Swatch has been a beloved part of 'Project Runway' from the beginning, but fans were concerned about him in 2022. So, what happened to Swatch?
What Type of Dog Is Tank on 'FBI: International'?
The new iteration of the 'FBI' franchise is 'FBI: International.' Viewers love the dog character Tank and are curious about the breed of the K9.
Monkeys Attacking Babies Is Becoming a Serious Issue Worldwide
Why is it that monkeys seem to like attacking babies? Unpacking the strange phenomena and what it actually means (if there is any reasoning).
The Story of an Elephant's Grudge Against One Lady Has Gone Viral on TikTok
The story of an elephant trampling a lady and then returning during her funeral has gone viral on TikTok over the last few weeks.
This TikTok-Famous Donkey Will Make Your Day With His Beautiful Singing
Monte the singing donkey is making waves on TikTok. Here's everything we know about the Texas donkey, including his P.O. Box for fan mail.
This TikTok User Created a "Frog Army" That Is Apparently Taking Over the Neighborhood
TikTok user Thinfrog is documenting his journey trying to create a frog army. TikToker FroggieBiologist says this could be a threat to the area.
Female Otters Have Nose Scars Because They Engage in Some Rough Mating Rituals
Why do female otters have nose scars? People love otters, but the cute and cuddly aquatic mammals lead lives filled with some gnarly unknown facts.
Dr. Jeff and Dr. Petra of ‘Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet’ Are Married Animal Rescuers
Dr. Jeff and wife Petra are back in action as ‘Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet’ continues its eight season on Animal Planet. Read more about the couple.
Do Birds Keep Pooping on Your Car? Plus, What You Can Do
Why do birds keep pooping on my car? It's a frustrating discovery that could damage a car's paint job. Here's why birds do it and how to avoid it.
Why Do Turtles Slap Each Other? A Video on Twitter Has Users Questioning the Behavior
Why do turtles slap each other in the face? A Twitter video of the occurrence has gotten a lot of attention on Twitter, and now people are questioning the behavior.
A Celebration Is in Order Because the "Gay" Dog Got Adopted by a Gay Couple
After the owners abandoned their dog because he was "gay," things are looking up because the canine recently got adopted by a gay couple!
TV Host Forrest Galante Has a Family History of Rediscovering Species (or so He Says)
‘Mysterious Creatures’ host Forrest Galante says his grandfather was involved in rediscovering the coelacanth fish species — but was he actually?
Why Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg? The Reason Is Actually Pretty Simple
Why do flamingos stand on one leg? Resarch has shown that these birds have a very simple reason for doing so that may sound complicated.
The Internet Is Devastated by What Happened to Pot Roast, the Viral TikTok Cat
What happened to Pot Roast, the viral TikTok cat? Here's what we know about the fate of the famed furry feline and how people are reacting to it.
Bam Margera Isn't Joining the Boys in 'Jackass Forever' — Here's Why
The gang's back together in 'Jackass Forever' — except for Bam Margera, who is suspiciously absent. Why isn't Bam Margera in 'Jackass Forever'? Let's dive into the details.
A Video of a Cat Drinking Milk Inspired the Most Epic Musical Performance
A clip of Leo the cat slurping milk off a spoon and going "num num" has inspired musicians to put their own rhythm to it. Watch the full music video.
Does ‘Finch’ Pull an ‘I Am Legend’ With Its Lovable Dog Lead Character?
If you love post-apocalyptic Sci-Fi films, then there's a good chance you've heard of 'Finch.' But a question many viewers has is: does the dog die?
Kevin Mitchell Sets the Record Straight About Whether or Not He Cut a Cat’s Head Off
Did New York Mets World Series winner Kevin Mitchell really cut the head off a former girlfriend's cat? Here's everything we know.
This Cat at the University of Miami Football Game Truly Has Nine Lives
So, why was a cat roaming around a football stadium? What happened to this furry feline at the Miami football game? Details.
Giant Spiders the Size of Your Hand Are Invading Homes Across the UK
Welp, it's mating season for the giant house spider, which means those in the UK might find these hand-sized arachnids in their homes.
Horse Enthusiasts Claim Dressage Is Either the Best or Worst Sport in the World
Experts seem to be divided on this one Olympic sport: dressage. Does it hurt the horses involved? Here's what you need to know about the equestrian sport.
The "Here Comes the Boy" TikTok Video Proves Cats Still Own the Internet
Cats and the internet go together like '80s horror films and inventive death scenes and the "Here Comes the Boy" TikTok video is further proof of that.
Bindi Irwin Reveals Grandfather's "Abusive" Relationship on Social Media
Fans of the Irwin family were shocked to hear that there is a feud between Bindi and her grandfather Bob Irwin Sr.
Where Is 'Meerkat Manor' Filmed? Hint: It's Definitely Not Done in a Zoo
Fans of the nature documentary drama 'Meerkat Manor' have been wondering where the show is filmed. Here's the scoop on the show's location.
This 'Duck Dynasty' Star Learned Why Kissing a Sleeping Dog Is a Bad Idea
'Duck Dynasty' fans want to know what kind of dog Kay Robertson's Bobo is, probably after hearing the news of her gnarly lip injury.
Man Who Was Nearly Swallowed by Whale Recounts the Terrifying Experience
What’s it like to be a man nearly swallowed by a whale? Read what lobster diver Michael Packard has to say after ending up in the mouth of a humpback.
'Meerkat Manor' Is Returning to Television With This Familiar Narrator
2008's 'Meerkat Manor' looked at the lives of meerkats in the wild, and now it's returning for a revival! Fans want to know who is the new narrator.
Tired of Cicadas? Well Don't Worry, They Should Be Gone Soon-ish
Cicadas only come around every 17 years or so, but people are already wondering just when the heck these things are going to be gone.
This Brave Teen Pushes a Bear to Protect Her Pup in Viral TikTok
A TikTok of a girl who pushes a bear over her wall to protect her dogs has gone viral for the girl's fearless behavior in the face of sudden danger.