A raccoon that was trapped in a drain pipe under a parking lot was rescued after almost 20 hours only to collapse and die the following morning.

Stranded on a train track for 2 days, this terrified dog faced certain death. But thanks to her loving companion, Lucy survived the horrifying ordeal.

Jeb, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, was sentenced to death in September on suspicion of killing a neighbour's dog.

'The dog ate my brownie': Tasty "edibles" such as muffins and cookies that people consume for a buzz are also appealing to animals, who can't read warning labels.

Massaging away aches and pains isn't only a treat for those with two legs, and the number of people getting their pooches professionally patted is growing.

Her little dog was hit by a car, hours later Coral Luscombe found out a stranger had anonymously paid $1000 toward her dog's vet bill.

A medical trial to discover whether it is possible to extend the lifespan of pet dogs has shown early signs of success.

Dogs, cats, horses, cows and a duck are all patients of a chiropractor who is as happy treating four-legged friends as he is people.

Human and pet chiropractor Todd Keenan talks about his practice

Pampered pooches struggling with the heatwave are causing lengthy backlogs at grooming centres.

Pets suffer health effects from poor diets too, so read ingredient lists carefully, writes Wendyl Nissen.

The animal is thought to be a cross between a raccoon and monkey.

It's not just gym junkies getting in shape for summer - our beloved four-legged mates are also embracing the never-ending fitness craze.

A man who told a Swiss TV show he likes to eat cats has sparked outrage.

A third of New Zealand pets are overweight. Since today is Pet Obesity Awareness Day, here are three ways to help curb your pet's waistline.

Koala was found wandering helplessly through a large development site that she once used to call home before she was rescued.

Pet food companies enlist veterinarians to actually sell, and thereby endorse commercially produced pet food, but is this best?