ANIMALS

A study from the American Pet Products Association revealed there are more than 68 million households in the United States that have a dog.

Anna Montano owns and operates Whisker Wonderland, a cat lounge in Bellevue. She also traps, neuters and returns feral cats within and outside Pittsburgh city limits.

Dallas Cheddar was found last week in a York County cornfield with a cheese ball bucket stuck on her head. The Canine Rescue of Central PA said she is currently recovering in the care of a foster family.

Sixteen critically endangered western Santa Cruz tortoises born to some very old parents got a slow walk and the red carpet treatment at a Philadelphia Zoo event to show off the highly prized hatchlings.

Did you know that August is National Dog Month? Celebrate with a canine-friendly day out in seven destinations across Pennsylvania.

From how and where to spot them to how to help conservation efforts, here’s everything you need to know about river otters in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania’s major and minor league baseball teams offer fun for the entire family—even four-legged family members—with ‘Bark at the Park’ promotions where you can bring your dog to a game.

Legislation is moving through the Pennsylvania House to stop the sale of animal parts of at-risk animal species, partially because of an investigation that discovered ivory and other parts of endangered species were available for sale in 18 counties.

The Erie Zoo recently announced on social media that they have welcomed a new binturong, or bearcat, to the zoo. The almost 8-year-old bearcat is named Sheba.

Three peregrine falcon chicks at the University of Pittsburgh were banded by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, aiding scientific tracking of their life history.