Fri, Sep 24 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 6

Four-legged friends find freedom at Farm Sanctuary. NASHUA, N.H.─ His great escape story made national news this summer, reported along with a spate of transport accidents that left livestock dead on the road or scrambling for their lives. more ›

Wed, Sep 8 | By Diane Herbst | 18

Originally published August 2010 at www.tonic.com/article/small-la-dogs-facing-death-find-love-hundreds-of-miles-away/ This unique program shuttles an overabundance of Chihuahuas and other small breeds from L.A. shelters to the Humane Society o… more ›

Thu, Sep 2 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 9

Zootoo celebrates some of our favorite service animals. Pets and animals provide humans with so many gifts — fun, companionship, and love. But some extraordinary animals go above and beyond the bond between humans and pets. In honor of… more ›

Wed, Aug 25 | By Katie Leavitt | 12

Originally published August 2010 at Tonic. Never underestimate the power of a strong doggie paddle! Every summer hoards of beach-goers swarm the Italian coasts, and each year, the Italian Coast Guard estimates they rescue 3,000 people.more ›

Mon, Aug 23 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 3

Our favorite real-life survival stories. Every pet thinks that their human is a hero. The unconditional love that bonds an animal to their family is immeasurable. But certain humans have gone above and beyond traditional loyalty to prove their … more ›

Wed, Aug 18 | By Marc Hertz | 11

Story originally published on Tonic. A dog named Faith inspires others simply by being able to walk with just her two hind legs. There are some things you have to see to believe, and Faith is one of those. She's a labrador-chow mix born w… more ›

Sat, Aug 14 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 16

Thanks to the HSUS and Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue, 17 horses have the chance to be adopted into loving forever homes. For 17 horses in Oklahoma, the path to rescue has been long and difficult, but has a happy ending at last. On Thurs… more ›

Fri, Aug 13 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 7

“Through a Dog’s Eyes,” a primetime PBS documentary, follows the journey that recipients go through as they meet their new best friend — a Canine Assistants dog. For hundreds of people with disabilities, service animals are a vital life… more ›

Thu, Aug 12 | By Sam Brand | 9

Story originally published August 2010 on www.tonic.com/article/gene-hackman-gets-behind-200-retired-chimpanzees/ The actor and novelist takes up the cause of hundreds of former victims of animal testing currently threatened with a return trip … more ›

Fri, Aug 6 | By Katie Leavitt | 23

Story originally published August 2010 on www.tonic.com/article/parasailing-donkey-rescued-readers/ Anapka the donkey will fly no more thanks to an outcry of compassionate newspaper readers. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a… more ›

Thu, Jul 29 | By Katie Leavitt | 8

Story originally published July 2010 on www.tonic.com/article/potcake-pups-no-longer-beach-bums/. Thanks to an entire network of volunteers, one organization rescues dogs from the streets of the Caribbean and places them with families in… more ›

Tue, Jul 27 | By Meredith Beckmann | 9

One woman’s determination to help animals leads to a peaceful, unique sanctuary in Cali, Colombia. Imagine a place where the native wildlife can roam free through lush jungles — creatures so diverse and unique that most humans can on… more ›

Wed, Jul 21 | By Amy Lieberman | 6

The Third Annual American Pet Products Association Poetry Contest is reaching out to young poets for submissions about the joys of pet ownership. Summer vacation is still in full swing, but the American Pet Products Association (APPA) ha… more ›