RALEIGH, N.C.—There will be no live opossum at an Appalachian community’s Possum Drop this New Year’s Eve, after concerns by animal-rights groups spurred an agreement between the festival ...

A starving, freezing dog rescued in Tennessee is now getting lots of love. The dog showed up at a Nashville food pantry that has been providing shelter to the local homeless population.

Thousands of animals are put down each year due to"pet overpopulation epidemic" On this day, rescue groups, animal welfare organizations animal lovers come together to help homeless animals They ...