(UPI) Animal rescuers in British Columbia enlisted the help of utility crews to rescue a cat stranded for more than 24 hours at the top of a power pole.

The Okanagan Humane Society said volunteers were summoned to the 30-foot pole on Gibson Road in Kelowna by a resident who spotted a cat perched precariously at the top.

The rescuers determined...Read more

(UPI) A cat who went missing from her Ontario family turned up one year later and more than 600 miles from home.

The Oromocto and Area SPCA said on social media that a stray cat was brought in recently by a group of young people who had been feeding the loose feline for months in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

"We immediately scanned her to see ...Read more

(UPI) The Oregon Zoo placed a hidden camera in its lion enclosure, but "it didn't stay hidden for long" and was soon recording footage of the inside of a big cat's mouth.

The Portland zoo posted a video to Facebook showing the fate that befell a hidden camera that was concealed in the lion enclosure in the hopes of capturing candid moments.

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The dog days of summer are upon us. For most people (and pups), that means seeking air-conditioned spaces, cooling off in bodies of water whenever possible, and trying not to move more than necessary. While lounging indoors and trying to avoid the heat and humidity are understandable pastimes, there are times when the need for exercise—and to ...Read more

(UPI) An estimated 210 dogs turned up with their owners to watch a movie in Vermont, but the event was just shy of breaking a world record.

The event aimed to gather at least 220 dogs to watch Andy Mitchell's Netflix documentary, Inside the Mind of a Dog, at the Memorial Sports Center in Middlebury.

Lisa Mitchell, the director's spouse and an ...Read more

When the summertime rolls around, many people get a summer haircut to help beat the heat. Some figure, why would it be any different for dogs?

While single-coated breeds such as the poodle, the Kerry blue terrier or the Portuguese water dog can have their coat repeatedly clipped short because the shaving process does not change the texture ...Read more

(UPI) Firefighters and animal control officers teamed up in Texas to rescue a kitten trapped in an outdoor drain.

The Austin Firefighters Association said on social media that crews responded to a report of a cat in a French drain and initially attempted to lure it out with some food.

"Additional fire crews stopped by to offer some assistance ...Read more

(UPI) An Oklahoma canine is in the doghouse after being caught on camera starting a fire by chewing on a lithium ion battery.

The Tulsa Fire Department posted a video to YouTube showing the scene that unfolded inside the home earlier this year.

The security camera footage shows the dog chewing on a lithium ion battery on a pet bed while ...Read more

While much of California braced for triple-digit heat waves and devastating wildfires, a coyote decided the time was right to sneak into a Simi Valley home and try to eat a Chihuahua.

On Monday just before noon, according to the Simi Valley Police Department, a resident in the 500 block of Shadow Lane was in the bathroom when he heard an ...Read more

Americans have been looking to diets for miracle health cures and weight loss magic bullets since before the 1830s, trying everything from subsisting on nothing but grapes in the 1920s to different variations on high-fat, low-carb diets that persist in popularity today.

The global weight management market was valued at a staggering $142.58 ...Read more

If you are a beach bum but hate leaving your dog at home during the summer months, don’t fret! You can have a fun-filled day with your canine companion if you do a little extra planning.

To help owners have the best beach experience possible with their dogs, the American Kennel Club offers the following safety tips.

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Setting up camp and sleeping under the stars on a breezy summer evening is a feeling like no other, one made even better with your pup tagging along. Camping with your dog is a great way to bond, exercise and enjoy nature together.

The American Kennel Club suggests the following tips for a safe and relaxing camping venture with your pup.

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(UPI) A heartwarming reunion occurred in Las Vegas after a good samaritan found a dog missing for nine years.

Gizmo, a chihuahua mix, who escaped from a backyard in the southwest valley of Las Vegas as a young pup, was recently discovered and identified through his microchip.

The dog's owner, Judith Monarrez, received an unexpected email ...Read more

(UPI) A kitten was rescued from the axle of a car by firefighters in England and has now been adopted into a new home.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said on social media that crews from Market Harborough Fire and Rescue Station recently received a call about a kitten in distress and arrived to fine the feline was hiding in the axle of ...Read more

(UPI) Firefighters in England came to the rescue of a dog named Bramble who became trapped in a storm drain.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service said on social media that Bramble went for a "'ruff' walk" through a storm drain system in Faversham.

Firefighters located the canine deep underground and removed a manhole cover, revealing the playful pup ...Read more

As we have witnessed in the past couple of years, environmental emergencies and disasters are not rare and seem to be affecting all areas of the country and world.

Every family should have some plan of action in case of an emergency, such as a house fire or flood evacuation. If one has pets or livestock, one must include plans to help them ...Read more

(UPI) A worker for a New Jersey recycling program climbed into the back of a truck to rescue a kitten that wound up in his waste compactor.

Burlington County Regional Recycling Program employee Mark Motta said he was checking on his truck when he discovered an oil-covered kitten trapped the waste compactor.

"I shut everything off and climbed ...Read more

(UPI) Police in Texas said a dog seen wandering with a plastic bowl stuck over its head has been captured and freed from her predicament.

The Manvel Police Department revealed earlier this week on social media that a yellow lab mix had been seen wandering the community with what appeared to be a clear plastic bowl stuck over her face.

Police, ...Read more

(UPI) Animal rescuers in Colorado came to the rescue of a stray kitten who "took a wrong turn and ended up on the interstate."

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region said on social media that a pair of officers responded to a report of a kitten running loose amid the 90-degree heat on Interstate 25.

"This kitten took a wrong turn and ...Read more