ZANESVILLE, Ohio -- Schools closed and motorists were warned to stay in their vehicles as officers with assault rifles hunted today for bears, big cats and other beasts that escaped from a wild-animal ...

Rochester, N.Y. — A man faces charges after the Humane Society of Greater Rochester seized at least 23 exotic animals from Sibley Square last month. Several people came forward in early April ...

SHIPSHEWANA — Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park plans to reopen in the spring with a scaled-back collection of animals after surrendering its USDA license. Park owner Vernon D. Miller announced the ...

They’re adorable. They require less food and space. And without much coaxing, they might help cut the grass. Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, goats, donkeys and other ...

COLUMBIA - The USDA said Wednesday it is allowing a local animal sanctuary to keep its license after passing inspection. The "D-D Farm" exotic animal shelter was cited in January for more than 15 ...

Organized by event promoter Chad Belinger, the expo attracted families, breeders and curious attendees hoping to learn more about uncommon pets. LAFAYETTE PARISH (LAFAYETTE) — Kangaroos, hedgehogs, ...

Many exotic pet owners are hobbyists and they don't have experience needed. Oct. 23, 2011— -- The slaughter of over 50 renegade animals let loose from a backyard zoo in Zanesville, Ohio, ...

J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue will host a free exotic pet surrender event on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Havenwoods State Forest Park in Milwaukee. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. at ...

From a rabbit with a wildly overgrown coat to a wallaby in the bathroom, the house was filled with exotic animals including peacocks, bearded dragons and even a tarantula.