Some years back, a Great Blue Heron dropped out of the sky and into our family’s garden. The bird did not move and it looked tired. When we cautiously entered the garden, it did not try to step away, ...

“Playing Possum,” a new book by the philosopher Susana Monsó, explores the mysteries of grief and mourning in the animal world. By Jennifer Szalai When you purchase an independently reviewed book ...

Michiganders come across injured animals like white-tailed deer, birds or rabbits regularly, in their backyard, on roadsides or in the woods. As much as you want to help, experts say trying to help a ...

For Vickie Eckert, rescuing animals just feels like coming home. After all, the Highlands High School graduate did grow up on the South Side of San Antonio in a family she called “notorious” for ...

While it has been said that a good bottle of wine has led to many a memorable evening, rarely has it been said that it has saved a life. Well, that's precisely what Rescue Dog Wines has been doing for ...

We’ve all seen the signs outside stores and restaurants: Service animals only, no pets. So what’s the difference between an average pet and a service animal? We’ve got all the important info for you.

A little tweet drew my attention to the sidewalk — that's where I spotted him. On the ground in Wedgewood Houston, a tiny bird fought an army of enclosing fire ants, wildly kicking and flailing. I ...

Ronan the sea lion can dance to a lot of different songs, but there is something about “Boogie Wonderland,” by Earth, Wind and Fire that really gets her going. It didn’t take more than a few days for ...