The Worcester animal shelter is implementing changes after more than 150 animals were turned away between November and April.

People were forced to leave their pets behind during Hurricane Katrina, creating an unprecedented animal welfare crisis that has shaped the country's disaster response ever since.

WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- Kelly McGettigan and Matt Combs were looking for another cat. It was Cassie's story, a big Phillies fan that stuck with them. They adopted Cassie in January of this year.

An animal shelter ensures the safety of the companion animals that come into their care. Getting them safely back home or into new homes is the primary goal. So, with a save rate for dogs and cats of ...

Shelter animals living in crowded, unsanitary conditions; animals being euthanized rather than adopted; strays roaming the streets jeopardizing public health and public safety; and taxpayer money ...

CLEVELAND (WJW) — A generous donation from you could help save the life of a local animal in need. Fox 8 is excited to once ...

SAN DIEGO — A microchip could save your pet's life, but not if it doesn't work properly. When a lost pet with a microchip ends up at a shelter, staff can scan it to find out who the owner is and get ...

Many of New Zealand's unique birds are heading toward extinction. So the country is taking on an ambitious conservation ...

New Zealand's unique birds are at risk of extinction, like the kiwi. So the country is trying to eradicate the invasive ...