Before deciding what municipal animal shelters should do, it helps to understand why they were created and how they evolved.

Scientists have found post-research homes for dogs, cats, rats, and many other kinds of animals, but adopting them out does ...

The competition has been narrowed down from 16 animals to one winner. Readers voted for their favorite animal in the final round to determine the champion. After two weeks of fiercely adorable ...

Animal hoarding is a growing issue across the country, and it isn't just about having too many pets. "If you can get it, you can hoard it," said Dr. Randall Lockwood, a retired Senior VP for the ...