Pets &Animals
- Tiny Dog Rescued From 'Ruff'NYC WatersApr 2,2025,5:38 am EDTOn Monday morning,first responders in New York City rescued a very small dog from what they called the “ruff waters” of the East River. Now they’re trying to find her owner.
- Larry The Cat,Chief Mouser To The Cabinet Office,Turns 18Apr 1,2025,5:26 am EDTLarry the Cat,the rescue currently serving his fifth Prime Minister as "Chief Mouser To The Cabinet Office,"has reached the grand old age of 18.
- Best Place For Cats Is Indoors,New Research FindsMar 22,2025,11:28 pm EDTA new study finds that cats allowed to roam outdoors in the Washington D.C. area are often in the same space as wild animals that spread rabies,including racoons and foxes.
- Saving Animals After A Natural DisasterMar 22,2025,11:19 pm EDTWhen disasters strike the Humane Society of the United States plays an important role in saving animals,and reuniting them with their owners. Weather Now 24 got an exclusive look at the how they do their job.
- Petting Dogs Gives Health Benefit,Even If They’re Not YoursMar 22,2025,11:19 pm EDTAn expert in human-animal interaction says that petting a dog for as little as five minutes can reduce stress hormones and increase the happy hormone oxytocin. Dogs get a benefit as well!
- Giving A Pet As A Gift? Think Twice,Animal Experts SayMar 22,2025,11:18 pm EDTGifting a pet for the holidays may not be best for the animal or the recipient. Here’s what to do instead.
- Balto The Sled Dog Mystery SolvedMar 22,2025,11:12 pm EDTA famed sled dog who helped bring life-saving medicine to a remote part of Alaska almost 100 years ago was thought to be part wolf. Thanks to new DNA analysis,scientists now know the truth.
- Helping Animals After The StormMar 22,2025,10:57 pm EDTThe Humane Society comes to the rescue of animals after disasters.
- Avoid These 5 Things To Keep Your Cat Safe During WinterMar 22,2025,10:46 pm EDTHere's a list of five things to keep your cat safe this winter.
- Can Cats Predict The Weather?Mar 22,2025,10:45 pm EDTOld Proverbs say cats can predict the weather. Weather Now 24's Alex Wilson takes a look to see if any of them are true
