ANIMALS

How to Turn an Old Wicker Basket Into a DIY Cat Bed

If you have an old wicker basket at home, you can make a cute and comfortable elevated bed for your cat in just a few minutes.

Rhode Island Approves Bill to Create an Animal Abuser Registry

The bill would require people convicted of animal cruelty to be registered in a database that would prevent them from owning another animal for 15 years.

No Venom, No Problem: This Spider Uses a Slingshot to Catch Prey

The triangle weaver spider uses its webbing to hurl itself like a spring-loaded nightmare at unsuspecting prey.

Plano, Texas Is Home to a Dog-Friendly Movie Theater That Serves Bottomless Wine or Whiskey

K9 Cinemas invites moviegoers—both human and canine—to watch classic films on the big screen. And the best part for the human members of this couple? Your $15 ticket includes bottomless wine or whiskey.

Dozens of Donkeys, Mini-Donkeys, and Baby Donkeys Are Looking for New Homes

The Humane Society of North Texas cares for 60 rescued donkeys, miniature donkeys, baby donkeys, and Thoroughbred horses—and they all need homes.

Louisiana Pulls Back on Creating a Registry for Convicted Animal Abusers

Louisiana is shelving a bill that would require people convicted of animal abuse to register. It would also prohibit them from owning an animal for 10 years.

Grumpy Cat attends a baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field on September 7, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona.

15 Facts About Grumpy Cat

On May 14, 2019, Grumpy Cat—the Internet-famous feline who launched thousands of memes—passed away peacefully in the arms of her mom, Tabatha Bundesen.

Iceland Is Home to the World's First Open-Water Beluga Whale Sanctuary

After spending years in captivity in China, two beluga whales are preparing to make the journey to the Sea Life Trust beluga whale sanctuary in Iceland.

Chicago Area Police Are Warning Pet Owners About ‘Zombie Raccoons’

"Zombie raccoons" have a disease that causes them to walk upright, stagger, and bare their teeth—and they pose a threat to pets.

The Reason Some Cats Look Like They're Wearing Socks

The feline fashion statement depends on whether a certain gene that gives their fur its pigment is mutated.

How Your Used Mascara Wand Could Help Save the Lives of Wild Animals

Don't throw out your used mascara brushes! Your local wildlife refuge might be able to put them to good use.

New York Could Soon Become the First State to Ban Declawing Cats

Animal rights activists criticize cat declawing for being inhumane, and now New York is trying to outlaw the veterinary procedure altogether.

Baby Birds in North Carolina Need Your Knitting Skills

If you know how to knit or crochet, the Carolina Waterfowl Rescue in North Carolina is accepting donations in the form of crafts.

How Can Cockroaches Survive Nuclear Attacks If They Can Be Killed By Insecticide?

We've all heard the old saying that the only thing that would survive a nuclear winter would be cockroaches (and maybe some Twinkies). So then why are they susceptible to bug sprays?

Derby Turds: An Artist Is Selling Kentucky Derby Winner Silver Charm's Poop for $200

Big clumps of champion horse poo have been preserved in 16-ounce Mason jars of epoxy resin. And it could be yours for the bargain price of a couple hundred dollars.

Therapy Dogs Will Soon Be Comforting Passengers at Scotland's Aberdeen Airport

Anxious travelers passing through Scotland's Aberdeen Airport will soon have the option to go to a "canine crew" of therapy dogs for comfort.

Franky’s Law: A New Bill in Maine Could Give Abused Animals a Voice in Court

If passed, law students and pro bono lawyers would be permitted to work on animal abuse cases as advocates.

Oregon Man Wants to Be the First Person to Launch His Cat’s Cremains Into Space

Pikachu, may he rest in peace, will be given quite the send-off when his ashes are blasted into Earth's orbit aboard a Celestis rocket.

Giraffes Might Be Declared an Endangered Species

The world's tallest land animal isn't outside the reach of habitat encroachment and poachers, which have contributed to a nearly 40 percent drop in their population since 1985.

5 Ways You Can Support Your Local Animal Shelters

Whether or not you're ready to commit to adding a new member to your family, there are plenty of ways to support shelters on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day.

Why Were Dinosaurs So Large and Why Don't Animals of That Scale Exist Today?

Why aren't elephants and giraffes the size of brontosauruses and other dinosaurs that we know were enormous?

The Charmed Life and Tragic Death of Snake Handler Grace Olive Wiley

Grace Olive Wiley was an unconventional herpetologist whose love affair with snakes—and resistance to safety standards—would end up costing her her life.

Missouri Now Has a Retirement Home for Senior Shelter Dogs

Russell Clothier was tired of seeing old dogs being left behind at animal shelters. So he decided to open up a senior dog sanctuary.

Aspiring Eagle Scout Is Turning Old Fire Hoses Into Hammocks for Big Cats

For his Eagle Scout project, 11-year-old Payton Crawford is weaving hammocks by hand for the big cats at a Colorado wildlife sanctuary.

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