Animals

Learn how your behavior affects shelter animals and discover expert tips from volunteers and veterinarians on reducing stress during your visit.

Massachusetts Environmental Police report a busy bear season with 40+ July incidents statewide, prompting new safety tips and upcoming hunting regulations.

Atlantic Shark Institute tagged its first hammerhead shark off Block Island, marking a major moment for shark research in New England waters.

Canada geese are holding up traffic on Washburn Street in New Bedford. Drivers face highway on-ramp delays from these bold birds.

A Mattapoisett family got the surprise of a lifetime when a young bobcat spent fifteen minutes chasing rabbits in their yard.

From weird ocean animals to shocking sea creatures, Massachusetts waters are filled with surprising marine life near Cape Cod and the Islands.

Small dogs are not easier than large breeds; they need proper training, exercise, and mental enrichment to thrive.

Massachusetts bat eviction season mandates non-lethal MassWildlife removal rules during specific months to safely protect native bat species colonies.

A giant alien-looking fishing spider spotted in North Dartmouth is actually one of Massachusetts' most beneficial native predators, helping control mosquitoes and protect wetlands.

New Bedford's Clem went from waiting at Lighthouse Animal Shelter to thriving in his forever home with Julie Benoit, proving the life-changing power of adopting a rescue dog.