A mother and her son were left with multiple injuries Wednesday afternoon after their own family dog turned on them on San ...

Animal bite cases in Boone County have nearly doubled since 2021, a trend local officials say is tied to pandemic-era pet adoptions, increased time spent indoors and a lack of proper animal ...

Every year, roughly 4.5 million people get bitten by dogs in the U.S. But it's the recent spike in severity and cost that's ...

Last fiscal year, Animal Control Officers of the Frederick County Division of Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center responded to 8,480 calls for service — 655 were in response to ...

Venomous animals are unique species that produce and utilize specialized toxins by injecting prey or predators using bites, stings or spines. They primarily inject venom in order to capture their prey ...

Animal bites reported in Columbia and Boone County have increased each year since 2021. The rise in bites is attributed to pets adopted during COVID-19 lockdowns that were not properly socialized.

Most people think dangerous animals are easy to spot. Sharp claws, loud growls, giant teeth nature usually gives warnings. But some animals hide their danger behind soft fur, playful faces, colorful ...

Civic promises fall flat amid surge in canine attacks, while stray cattle hazard becomes public safety concern as residents gear up for municipal elections ...

Civil hospital records over 5k cases from January till April this year; Officials say limited manpower and funding slowing ...

Louisiana is home to a wide array of wildlife, some of which are harmless, while others are not. Here are the 10 deadliest animals found in the state.