ANIMALS

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center gave an orphaned bear cub a second chance at life.

On Friday, veterans said their final goodbyes to a national mascot therapy dog who provided comfort for heroes in the VA hospital.

An angry bird is running afoul in D.C.

The founder of an animal shelter needs your help after the facility caught fire early Tuesday morning.

A baby zebra died at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom after running full speed into a gate when it was being spooked by two ostriches Thursday, a television station reported.

A Roanoke organization is giving you a chance to lend a helping hand — or paw.

The bills prohibit the sale of dogs or cats for experimental purposes and penalize animal cruelty.

The IRS does not allow people to claim pets as dependents on their taxes, despite piling food and vet bills.

The mom and her babies are at the Lynchburg Humane Society where they can grow up, get adopted and live the pet life.

It’s natural to want to post about the passing of your sweet pet to your family and friends on Facebook or Instagram, but have you ever noticed that lately, we all say some form of, “they’ve crossed (or gone over) the rainbow bridge?”

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is investigating the deaths of five dolphins who were found in shallow waters along Virginia’s coast.

The Roanoke Valley SPCA’s popular fundraiser “Best in Show” kicks off Friday.

Not a basketball fan? Here’s another team you can cheer on this March, the Floyd County Humane Society.

Jackson Ptacek is only 5 years old but he’s on a mission to spread a little joy to others. Jackson, from Noblesville, Indiana, donated around 500 stuffed animals to children in need.

Virginia Tech is offering free spaying clinic through it's veterinary department.

Before a 2-month-old critically endangered orangutan can be reunited with his mother at the zoo in New Orleans, he needs to be strong enough to hang onto her 24 hours a day.

The Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge says some of the animals hadn't left their owner's side.

It turns out there are multiple factors that have made tossing stuffed animals onto the ice a tradition.

Do we have a new celebrity psychic on our hands? The only way we’ll know is after Sunday night.

Organised criminals are illegally burying thousands of tonnes of waste across Scotland, a BBC investigation finds.

Winter can be a tough time for dogs, but there’s a lot we can do to help.

Pandas are picky eaters, eating mostly bamboo and not a lot of fat.

If you ever feel crazy having full conversations with your dog, don’t worry. There’s a good chance your pup knows what you’re saying!

A local shelter needs your help!

This Christmas, staff at the Wildlife Center of Virginia are creating a fun way for children to hear animals speak in their own voices.

Animal control officers need your help tonight after a dog was found with his throat cut.

Pet website, Rover, has announced their list of top pet names, and it’s no surprise the “The Child” that captured the hearts of many was honored on this list.

Angels of Assisi's newest patient, Luna. a sweet four-legged mix abandoned at a park in Roanoke, and now in serious condition.

Inflation may be hitting home for the holidays, but pet owners aren’t letting that stop them from spoiling their furry friends.

A Roanoke animal shelter is dealing with one of its worst cases of animal cruelty in a long time.

If you can’t donate food, monetary donations will be doubled through Dec. 31 as part of a $75,000 matching gift program. We’re told some of that money will help with the food drive.

A prosthetic-tailed dolphin named Winter that starred in the “Dolphin Tale” movies has died at a Florida aquarium despite life-saving efforts by animal care experts.

You can roam with your favorite prehistoric animals this weekend with Jurassic Quest. Bridget shows us a sneak peek of what you can expect at the event.

World Wide Fund for Nature and the British Antarctic Survey hope half a million people globally can help sift through thousands of images.

This cute kitty gets to see another day thanks to one Virginia Tech Police Officer!

The United States Department of Agriculture is on a mission to prevent rabies from spreading in Southwest Virginia.

A massive alligator in South Carolina is going viral this week for his snack choice: a smaller, 6-foot alligator.

A bear attack along the Blue Ridge Parkway has prompted officials to close trails in the area and ban outdoor food.

Around 150 animals were evacuated to the UK, along with Paul "Pen" Farthing and animal shelter staff.

Our month-long initiative to get as many local pets adopted as possible has officially wrapped up!

Experts say vaccinating animals helps prevent COVID from spreading to humans.

Officials on Tuesday said at least 18 of the 20 gorillas at Atlanta’s zoo have now tested positive for COVID-19.

Mister Goodies is offering a free ice cream cone to anyone who donates a stuffed animal to the Teddy Bear Brigade that evening from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.

We have something you otter see!

Maryland prosecutors have charged a northern Virginia man with animal cruelty after the discovery of a suspected dogfighting arena earlier this year.

Because Animals believes the $90 billion pet food industry will embrace "clean meat," made from cultured cells in a lab not from livestock.

Meet Larry, the 4-year-old golden retriever that lives up to his breed name — in quite a colorful way.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture tested wild deer from January to March of this year and found 40% of the tested deer had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.

Angels of Assisi is hosting an emergency parvovirus vaccine clinic in response to an uptick in cases in the Roanoke Valley.

A love story as told by geese.

The Virginia Zoo is welcoming its first baby Southern white rhinoceros.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things going forward, one of which is the way pet owners and veterinarians interact during visits.

A life fulfilled for this “puppy with a purpose.”

The days after the Fourth of July are typically busy for animal shelters since many animals run away because they’re scared of the fireworks, but one Roanoke animal shelter didn’t see as many this year.

A four-legged friend will welcome Bluefield College students when they return to campus this fall.

It’s so hot out, even wildlife are trying to cool down.

A Roanoke animal shelter helped save more than 50 pets from a bad living situation in rural Tennesse on Friday.

An international group of scientists has called on Norway to halt plans for acoustic experiments on minke whales.

Animal spaceflights paved the way for the first human astronauts, and today, creatures big and small continue to space travel, advancing our knowledge of how the zero-gravity environment impacts all beings and aiding research down on Earth.

Truth and reconciliation is painful. But to those who reject the idea of engaging across differences, I earnestly ask, what’s your endgame?