Animals sploot to cool off during heat waves—learn why your pets and wildlife stretch out to beat high temperatures.

Animal control officers and Pittsburgh police stepped in following reports of two dogs tethered outside a Lawrenceville home in extreme conditions for several days.

The Optimist The AC broke at an animal shelter. People lined up out the door to foster pets. “This response has left us speechless,” the Maryland shelter wrote. “How do we even begin to ...

Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ell ...

Columbus Zoo staff employ various methods to keep animals cool during summer heat, including ice treats, shade and pools. An Animal Observations Program helps staff understand animal behavior and ...

Detroit Animal Care and Control advises pet owners to protect their pets from extreme heat and informs on heatstroke symptoms ...

FIDO Indy, a non-profit in Indianapolis, urges pet owners to keep dogs indoors during heat advisory to prevent heat-related ...

Leaving a dog in a hot vehicle is illegal in California. Learn state law about animal safety, heat stroke symptoms and what to do if you see a pet in danger.

A Las Vegas man with a documented history of animal cruelty has been arrested after he allegedly got “plastered,” fell asleep and left four dogs inside a locked vehicle for hours.

An Extreme Heat Watch goes into effect Saturday morning for Cook County and Chicago, when temperatures and humidity will cause the heat index to reach up to 105 degrees.

Leaving a dog in a hot vehicle is illegal in California. Learn state law about animal safety, heat stroke symptoms and what to do if you see a pet in danger.