Pets
Firefighters rescue dog trapped in truck during Texas flash flood
3 days ago
A dog was trapped in the flatbed of a pickup truck during a flash flood in Texas, with firefighters stepping in to help bring it to safety. The truck’s driver had faced trouble getting himself and the dog to safety before firefighters arrived.
Dog rescued from flooded truck
3 days ago
Dog rescued from flooded truck
Nimbus the cat rules the summit of Mount Washington
September 19, 2026, 7:55 am EDT
Nimbus the cat lives 6,288 feet up at the Mount Washington Observatory, where the world's worst weather rolls in. Weather observer Alex Branton says Nimbus's main job is keeping the crew company through the long winters, sleeping on the couch or in a bunk room, exploring the cat-sized caves outside and catching mice, carrying on nearly a century of summit cats.
This cat calls one of the world’s wildest weather spots home
September 19, 2026, 7:41 am EDT
Nimbus is part of a long line of summit cats at the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire.
Why your dog gets a burst of energy when fall weather arrives
September 10, 2026, 2:55 pm EDT
Here's the science behind your dog's cooler-weather zoomies, and how to make the most of the extra energy.
Why fall weather gives your dog more energy and zoomies
September 10, 2026, 1:43 pm EDT
As summer heat fades, many dogs become more energetic and playful in fall weather because they no longer have to burn much energy cooling off through panting. Since dogs cool mainly through panting rather than sweating, this newly freed-up energy makes fall the perfect time to get outside for more walks together.
Weather buddies: Meet Thelma
August 28, 2026, 5:13 am EDT
This week's featured pet is a bit of a meteorologist herself
Kitten rescued from 10-foot pipe adopted by the dispatcher who took the call
August 28, 2026, 5:10 am EDT
A passerby, a dispatcher, a sergeant and an animal control officer all played a part in Rusty's rescue.
Corgis run, bark and sniff their way to glory at a growing international race
August 21, 2026, 5:22 am EDT
Ruff weather? Here’s how to keep your dog busy inside
August 18, 2026, 3:17 pm EDT
Stuck inside because Mother Nature isn’t cooperating? An expert shares easy ways to help your pet beat their boredom indoors. Whether it's rain, snow, storms or extreme heat keeping you in, learn the 30-minute rule to prevent dog anxiety and destructive behavior.