It is illegal to own a raccoon as a pet in the state of Kentucky without a specific permit. Raccoons are considered dangerous ...

Researchers have found that urban raccoons have noticeably shorter snouts than their rural counterparts, suggesting that they ...

Ohioans love theirs dogs and cats, but what about Buckeyes who want a pet with a ringed tail, black circles around its eyes and paws that look like hands? While Ohio cracked down on exotic animal ...

After multiple reports of rabies in metro Atlanta this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is dropping oral rabies ...

Racoons are cute and cuddly, but are they legal to have as pets in Michigan? Here's what the Department of Natural Resources says.

In an effort to reduce the growing cases of rabies among raccoons, Suffolk County will start distributing oral rabies vaccine packets in storm drains, sumps, woods and other locations starting Tuesday ...

When Misty Combs found the tiny critter drunk on fermented peaches, and drowning in a dumpster, she knew she had to try to save it.

Dogs love exploring the outdoors environment but here is the thing, curiosity, it can sometimes put them at risk. Either they are hiding in grass, bushes or soil. There are insects or animals whose ...