News & Features Archive

• May 02 2012

  Voytek, the Soldier Bear

  Voytek may sound like an average (G.I.) Joe – but there are a few important distinctions. Voyek was quite a bit hairier than his fellow men. He could sleep for weeks at a time, eat every last bite of whatever sludge was being served at the mess hall – and did we mention he weighed nearly 500 pounds? Read More

• May 02 2012

  Tama the Cat Is Station Master For Japanese Train Station

  In Kinokawa, Japan, you'll find a feline celebrity at the local train station – and no, for once, it's not Hello Kitty. The cat in question is Tama, a stray tabby who makes her home in the station. Read More

• April 06 2012

  How Therapy Dogs Can Help Children with Autism

  Service dogs can help children and adults with autism learn to better cope with their environment. Read More

• March 08 2012

  Pet Cat Noah Detects Aneurysm in Owner Janet Batten

  A tabby named Noah performed a "cat scan" on Nevada owner Janet Batten. Read More

• March 07 2012

  It’s Snowing Spiders in Wagga Wagga, Australia

  Thousands of wolf spiders have brought their spider webs to the fields of flooded Wagga Wagga. Read More

• March 01 2012

  A Free App that Helps Your Pets Stay Healthy

  Purina's new Pet Health app helps you keep your animal friends in top shape. Read More

• February 23 2012

  5 More Life-Saving Animals: Filippo the Dolphin, Binti Jua the Gorilla, and More

  A continuation of our story on 10 animals who've rescued their human friends. Read More

• February 16 2012

  10 Animal Heroes from History: Cher Ami, 9/11 Nikie and More

  A carrier pigeon, a Golden Retriever dog, a Shih Tzu, a cow and a goat are a few amazing animals who've saved the lives of humans. Read More

• January 01 2012

  Dog Tale Has Hollywood Ending

  A dog lost in Colorado turns up in a faraway place: Tennessee. Read More

• January 01 2012

  Dog Saves Elderly Owners From Winter Storm

  A 7-year-old German Shepherd/wolf mix named Shana is quite a canine hero in Alden, N.Y., as the story spreads of her efforts to save her owners during an October surprise storm. Read More

• November 16 2011

  Dog Travels 70 Miles to Find His Marine Best Friend

  When Maj. Brian Dennis' Marine unit relocated, he was sure he'd never see Nubs, the stray dog he loved, again. But Nubs had other plans. Read More

• October 19 2011

  The Amazing Story of Japanese Earthquake Survivor Dog, Maruku

  Check out the amazing survival story of a dog who survived the Japanese earthquake and traveled across the country before finally reuniting with her family. Read More

• August 21 2011

  18-Pound Lobster Leroy Gets Dinner Plate Pardon

  An 18-pound lobster was given a safe home at the New York Aquarium. Read More

• August 10 2011

  Five Easy Ways to Save the Lives of Pet Animals

  Adopting or fostering a rescue dog or cat, volunteering at an animal shelter, and spaying and neutering your animals are just a few of the ways that you can save the lives of domestic animals. Read More

• August 03 2011

  Cool Cats: A Two-Faced Kitty, A Psychic Cat, and Other Fascinating Felines

  Sure, there are plenty of famous dogs out there. But how much do you hear about our feline friends? Here are a few cats worth meowing about. Read More

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