Fire on north side injured man, left several displaced and kills three pets

INDIANAPOLIS — It took the Indianapolis Fire Department 25 minutes to get a fire under control at an apartment on the north side of Indy Friday night. The fire broke out around 7:56 p.m. at 9301 Racquet Ball Way, IFD posted on Facebook. IFD arrived at the …

Walker suffers lifelong injury protecting his pets from dog attack

A Victorian man has revealed how he was hospitalised with a serious hand injury after trying to defend his pets from a savage dog attack. Vince Manuel, 27, was walking his two dogs in his hometown of Traralgon on April 21 when an escaped dog lunged at them …

Humane World for Animals shares tips on protecting pets during natural disasters

This segment is sponsored by Humane World for Animals. Humane World for Animals has spent decades deploying to some of the world's most devastating crises to save animals. We're talking about hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and wildfires. Today, …

Funeral director accused of mistreating pets' bodies and ashes hit with lawsuit

By Jessica Guay May 2, 2025 / 7:13 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh Attorneys for two alleged victims of Patrick Vereb and Eternity Pet Memorial have filed a class-action lawsuit on their behalf and the thousands of other reported victims.  Vereb is facing …

Pets with Potential: Missy, Casper, Sniffles and Scavenger

MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) These Pets with Potential are a dog, a cat and two bunnies waiting at Homeward Bound of Addison County for their forever homes. First, meet Missy. She’s an energetic 1-year-old heeler mix. Shelter staffers describe her as athletic, …

Budget-friendly ways to protect yourself and your pets from ticks

University of Maine researchers discover that ticks thrive in backyards, but there are methods to eliminate the tick habitat. CUMBERLAND, Maine — As tick season ramps up, here are some words of caution from the University of Maine Tick Lab. If you …

Pets in Need clinic in talks to continue under a new nonprofit

(WJAR) — A new nonprofit organization is hoping to continue providing services through The Pets in Need Veterinary Clinic. The clinic had provided services through the Potter League, but will now seek to provide services through the Rhode Island Community …

Class actions lawsuit filed against funeral home owner accused of dumping pets in landfill

Be ready: Ontario SPCA offers free tools to help protect pets in emergencies

With Emergency Preparedness Week approaching, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is asking pet owners across the province to “Promise to Prepare” by creating an emergency plan that includes their pets. From May 1 to 10, pet owners can visit ontariospca.ca …

Preparing for an emergency? Don't forget your pets: OSPCA

Having an emergency preparedness kit is essential for the safety and comfort of your furry family members, says Midland & District Animal Centre community outreach coordinator Krista Grant With Emergency Preparedness Week just around the corner, the …