Two women in Richland County, South Carolina, have been arrested on dogfighting and ill treatment of animals charges, deputies say.

Four disability rights organizations and a Littleton woman are challenging Colorado’s medical aid-in-dying law, arguing it discriminates against people with disabilities by allowing them to die by sui ...

The Union Gospel Mission of Salem has added new security at the downtown men's shelter to ensure guest and staff safety after ...

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A person and a pet have been exposed to rabies after a fox was found with the deadly disease in Anderson County, South Carolina, according to officials.

Peter Mutabazi, 51, talks with PEOPLE about his journey in foster care and how it led to his son, Anthony's, adoption.

Though their support weakened for some green energy initiatives, there was no increase in support for President Trump's energy policies.

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A pregnant woman who was admitted into hospital and lost her child at 23 weeks was caught by surprise when her soul dog came to join her—and the pup refused to leave her owner's side. When ...

An 11-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after being attacked by a dog on a path in Dundee. The child was injured in the incident just before 5pm on Monday.

A therapy dog has joined the healthcare team at the paediatric unit in University Hospital Galway (UHG) and is spreading joy among the young patients.

After losing her baby, there was just one thing that Arianna wanted in hospital—her soul dog who knew she "needed her in those moments." Kristi Noem taken to hospital by ambulance: What we know ...