All About Animals

Abandoned pig roams Wyoming wilderness with horse herd

Wilbur the pig was abandoned nearly three years ago near Riverton, Wyoming and now wanders from place to place spending time with his horse friends.

Look inside CAA, group's changes to protect pets

The Companion Animal Alliance is in the process of reviewing its company policies and transitioning in a new shelter director.

NOPD looking for responsible party for black swan injury

Police in New Orleans are searching for whoever injured a black swan and broke five of her eggs. The swan is the only one of its kind at New Orleans City Park.

Bait dogs: The unseen victims of an illegal blood sport

The gruesome world of illegal dogfighting rarely makes its way to the general public.

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Dog owners react to local dogfight video

WARNING: The video attached to this story is graphic and could be disturbing to some viewers.

Suspects wanted for slaughtering show pig at high school Ag Farm

Investigators need the public’s help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for slaughtering a show pig and injuring several others.

Firefighters brave icy water to save stranded dog

The Northern Kentucky Technical Rescue Team rescued a dog Sunday after it fell through a frozen pond.

Black swan attacked, eggs destroyed in New Orleans City Park

A reward is being offered for information regarding the identity of the person who is believe to have injured a black swan and destroyed its eggs in New Orleans City Park.

Puppy Bowl Sunday: Survival of the cutest

A visit to the whirlpool tub cool-down zone signals the endgame for Sunday's Super Bowl competitors. But for the furry beasts of the annual Puppy Bowl, a jump in the water pit means the competition for cuteness has only just begun.

Former first dog dies after battle with cancer

Former President George W. Bush's dog Barney died after battling with lymphoma. Barney was 12 years old. Mr. Bush released this statement:

Seal survives spear through the head

Seven-month-old Hawaiian monk seal is recovering after a NOAA team removed a three-pronged spear from her head. Authorities aren't sure if it was an attack or an accident, but they're urging people to be careful.

Eunice man arrested for stabbing horse in its neck, leaving it on railroad tracks

A Eunice man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a horse to death after it fell and injured itself walking across railroad tracks.

Secret Service dog falls to its death from roof of New Orleans parking deck

A Secret Service dog fell to its death Saturday night while doing a sweep of a multi-story parking deck near a hotel where Vice President Joe Biden was speaking.

Dogs strut their stuff in Downtown parade

Downtown Baton Rouge went to the dogs Sunday for the 14th Annual Capital Area Animal Welfare Society's Mystic Krewe of Mutts. This years theme was totally pawsome 80's.

Dolphin stranded in polluted New York canal

Much like New York's once missing Bronx Zoo cobra and peacock, a dolphin stranded in Brooklyn's heavily polluted Gowanus Canal has earned itself a Twitter following.