Though 10-year-old Wylie Malek has difficulty relating to people, he's formed a strong bond with elephants - and even gotten a job out of it. More »
A new nonprofit program, Pets 2 Vets, pairs military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder with rescued therapy dogs. More »
On Saturday, a dog named Angel saved the life of her 11-year-old owner, defending him in a cougar attack. More »
We’ve decided to celebrate the last few days of 2009 by rounding up some of our favorite good news stories and videos—starting today, with an animal-themed edition. More »
Joanne Lefson took her dog, Oscar, to 29 countries to raise awareness of shelter dogs and help them find homes. More »
Shelter dogs who couldn't find family homes get a second chance—and an opportunity to save endangered species—through the unique non-profit group Working Dogs for Conservation. More »
Rescued from a drug dealer as cubs, these three fierce predators are the best of friends at an animal sanctuary. More »
Nonja, an orangutan, is a prolific photographer at the Vienna Zoo, and her snapshots are a hit with fans all around the world. More »
You've probably heard all about the benefits of Vitamin D - but here's a primer on how your pets are helping your health, too. More »
After cancer survivor Allison Winn got a therapy dog, she made it her mission to raise money to help other kids with cancer get their very own therapy dogs. More »
The American Museum of Natural History recently unveiled a unique creation: a tapestry made entirely from spider silk. More »
Everyone knows a good mother will do anything to protect her child. But a recent run-in with a cougar put that statement to a terrifying test for one mother. More »
In Italy, if you find yourself in trouble at the beach, a four-legged lifeguard might just give you a helping paw. More »
Kujo, a 120-pound mastiff fell down a well on his owner's property. Fortunately, a local firefighter undertook a daring rescue attempt to save the dog. More »
To help save the lives of abandoned pets, animal lover Joshua Bayer has written and self-published a 10-page story, and will send all of the proceeds to animal rescue groups. More »