The Rio Grande cooter (Pseudemys gorzugi) is a native freshwater turtle found in the Rio Grande drainage, including southeastern New Mexico, where biologists are studying its status and habitat needs. Photo Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service This summer, biologists will return to the Black River in Eddy County to study one of New Mexico’s lesser-known native turtles. The Rio Grande cooter, one of New Mexico’s 10 native turtle species, is listed

National Hug Your Dog Day is a joyful way to celebrate the unconditional love dogs bring into our lives. Today offers an opportunity to appreciate our beloved companions who stay by our side through everything, bringing comfort, happiness, and constant affection. Looking for ways to celebrate your furry friend? Here are a few ideas: Hug Your Pup, Or Maybe Don’t The day is meant to celebrate affection, but a hug may not feel like affection to a dog. When a person wraps their a

April 8 is National Dog Fighting Awareness Day, established by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 2014 as part of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. Dogfighting is a felony offense in all 50 states and a federal crime under the Animal Welfare Act , which has prohibited animal fighting ventures since 1976. Federal convictions may bring about penalties of up to 5 years' imprisonment and a $250,000 fine per count . Attending a dogfight or brin

New Mexico lawmakers are considering legislation that would preserve the state’s Affordable Spay/Neuter Law and extend funding for low-cost sterilization services for dogs and cats.

Waiting until 6 months to spay or neuter a cat may be too late. Feline Fix by Five, a national campaign observed each February during National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, urges cat owners to sterilize pets by five months of age, and veterinary research supports early spay and neuter.

Birdwatching in winter connects people of all ages to nature, supports mental health, and helps protect birds through simple actions that anyone can take at home.

The CDC’s shutdown of its macaque research program has put nearly 200 primates in limbo, raising new questions about federal oversight and long-term animal welfare. As the agency winds down decades of infectious-disease studies, advocates and sanctuaries are watching closely to see where the macaques will go next.

A 17-year-old Shih Tzu mix named Meatball, who is both blind and deaf, was rescued after being trapped for nearly 30 hours in a storm drain in St. Tammany Parish. Because of Meatball's advanced age and physical limitations, there were, of course, very real fears about his ability to make his way back home.

A federal judge has vacated a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision denying Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the West, ruling the agency failed to use the best available science.

A female bottlenose dolphin stranded in a shallow lagoon in Bluffton, South Carolina has been safely rescued and returned to her natural habitat, thanks to a coordinated effort involving marine biologists, local firefighters, and a few helpful neighbors.

On the evening of June 17, 2025, in Bladen County, North Carolina, a curious dog named Koopa got his head stuck in a tire, prompting a coordinated rescue involving local firefighters, EMS personnel, and veterinary staff.

A happy dog enjoys the safety Washington State's new animal cruelty law is meant to protect. Photo by Justin Veenema on Unsplash...

HB 217 makes selling puppies in public spaces illegal across Georgia. Photo by Steve Sewell on Unsplash Georgia has outlawed the roadside...

An overnight search in Denver concluded in early May 2025 when Daisy, a missing dog, was rescued from a 20-foot-high ledge beneath a...

An unorthodox reunion took place in Boaz, Alabama, when a three-year-old Chihuahua mix named Emma reunited with her owner, Cheyenne Campbell

Dental disease is one of the most common health problems in cats, yet it often goes unnoticed until it becomes severe.

Observed annually on February 20, National Love Your Pet Day celebrates the loving bond between humans and their animal companions.

A mail carrier in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, sprang into action to save an adult male Rottweiler trapped in an icy creek. Steve Mull, a U

On January 22, NYC Second Chance Rescue responded to a call from a foster parent who had discovered a severely malnourished puppy

North Carolina is actively working to protect the critically endangered red wolf.