Fathima Rifqa Bary, 17, a young Christian runaway in foster care awaits her hearing tomorrow when Florida authorities will decide whether she will be forced to return to her Muslim parents - whom she says will kill her for converting to Christianity.

A wounded deer found its way to free medical care in Ohio. It ran into a Toledo area pet supply store with a veterinary clinic inside and was patched up Saturday afternoon. After the manager of the PetSmart in Rossford noticed the female deer in

Houston Woman Cares for Abandoned and Abused Dogs February 9, 2009 by: Bill Stamps Two weeks ago we reported on an area in North Houston that's been nicknamed the corridor of cruelty. It got the name because many pet owners use the area to drop

(CNN) -- Until recently, the Bilson household was under siege. Thirteen-year-old daughter Marissa, who has autism, ruled the roost, screaming shrilly until she got her way and enjoying special privileges that didn't extend to her siblings...

"Los Angeles has become a national model for its stepped-up enforcement of animal cruelty laws, animal welfare experts said." The biggest reason for this is that they not only recognize the link between animal abuse and other crimes such as child abuse,

If Lenoir City resident Steven Donald Aaron had allegedly starved dogs or cats instead of horses he be facing serious legal trouble. However, because he allegedly starved 15 horses state law says he faces only misdemeanor charges. "Under the current

When the news of the California octuplets hit the world, the first reaction was awe. When it came out that this single mother living with her parents already had six children, for many, the second reaction was, well, isn't this a tad bit excessive?

AUSTRALIA has a new mammal. Scientists have discovered a previously unknown dolphin swimming in the nation's southern waters.

The world's oldest polar bear, orphaned as a cub in the cold Russian north and raised in captivity, has died aged 42.

I just need a warm place to sleep and food. You know what would be great too? Sun!! I have been in a shelter for over ten years, and I miss the sun. Does your home have a window or sunshine? Won't you please be the sunshine of my life?