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A new 'leash' on life: Government program will train dogs for veterans with PTSD

As many as 20 veterans out of 100 from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts have PTSD, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Becca Stephens comforting her service dog Bobbi on the couch in Clearwater, FL.
Becca Stephens comforting her service dog Bobbi on the couch in Clearwater, FL.
10d ago

Horse escapes racetrack, runs down Kentucky highway

Bold and Bossy was spotted galloping on the No. 1 lane of Highway 41.
13d ago

South Korea to grant legal status to animals to tackle abuse

Animal abusers will soon face harsher punishment in South Korea as the country plans to amend its civil code to grant animals legal status.
Image: Kim Gea-yeung, manager of an animal shelter for abandoned dogs and cats, holds Jin-hui, a five-year-old Pomeranian dog, who was rescued in Anseong, South Korea
Image: Kim Gea-yeung, manager of an animal shelter for abandoned dogs and cats, holds Jin-hui, a five-year-old Pomeranian dog, who was rescued in Anseong, South Korea

More than 130 dog deaths may be linked to Midwestern Pet Foods, FDA warns

Inspections "revealed evidence of significant violations" of regulations to keep pet food safe, officials said.
Midwestern Pet Foods is recalling numerous brands of pet food on grounds it may be causing Salmonella poisoning.
Midwestern Pet Foods is recalling numerous brands of pet food on grounds it may be causing Salmonella poisoning.
15d ago

Animal trainer saved in alligator attack after bystander leaps on reptile's back

The Utah attack occurred during a child's birthday celebration.
Image: Alligator attack
Image: Alligator attack
18d ago

There's no place like home? China's wandering elephants may be ending their epic journey

“Whenever people and elephants share the same landscape, elephants are a big deal for people and people are a big deal for elephants,” one expert said.
A herd of wild Asian elephants migrates in southwest China's Yunnan province on July 13, 2021.
A herd of wild Asian elephants migrates in southwest China's Yunnan province on July 13, 2021.

Video shows split second moose charges at person standing too close

"This video is an example of being too close to a bull moose and how quickly they can decide to charge on you," Colorado Parks & Wildlife said.
Image: Moose charge
Image: Moose charge
25d ago

German coach thrown out of Olympics for punching horse

Kim Raisner was caught on camera slugging the horse and urging rider Annika Schleu to “really hit” her mount after it balked at jumping during a pivotal moment in Friday’s competition.
Image: Modern Pentathlon - Women's Riding
Image: Modern Pentathlon - Women's Riding

New 'piece of the puzzle': Why some dog foods may be linked to deadly heart disease

Tufts University researchers analyzed compounds found in dog foods associated with canine dilated cardiomyopathy.
Dog Beagle Eating Canned Food From Bowl In Bright Interior.
Dog Beagle Eating Canned Food From Bowl In Bright Interior.
29d ago

Parts of Lake Tahoe closed after chipmunks test positive for plague

The infectious bacterial disease tends to be spread by chipmunks, other wild rodents and their fleas.
The water levels at Lake Tahoe in California are extremely low, as shown in this March 23, 2015 photo.
The water levels at Lake Tahoe in California are extremely low, as shown in this March 23, 2015 photo.

Video shows bull jumping into crowded stands at Idaho rodeo

The bull and the spectators were not injured during the incident, which occurred at a bull-riding show about 30 miles north of the Idaho-Utah border.
Video captured by an audience member shows the moment a bull charged into the stands at 'That Famous Preston Night Rodeo' in Preston, Idaho. No one was hurt in the incident.
Video captured by an audience member shows the moment a bull charged into the stands at 'That Famous Preston Night Rodeo' in Preston, Idaho. No one was hurt in the incident.