2 minors allegedly attacked a cat with dogs. Now, the internet is rallying around ‘Buddy the Cat’

2 minors allegedly attacked a cat with dogs. Now, the internet is rallying around ‘Buddy the Cat’

The outpouring of support for Buddy the cat and the effort to bring the offenders to justice has been overwhelming,” Julie Klim, CEO of the Pennsylvania SPCA, told TODAY in a statement.

What’s the #BettyWhiteChallenge? How fans can honor the actor and animal activist

What’s the #BettyWhiteChallenge? How fans can honor the actor and animal activist

In the wake of the legendary actor’s death last week at the age of 99, a movement called the #BettyWhiteChallenge has spread on social media, in which people are urged to donate money to animal rights organizations.

TODAY's Annual Toy Drive is going virtual — here's what you need to know

TODAY's Annual Toy Drive is going virtual — here's what you need to know

TODAY is working with Walmart Registry for Good, which helps nonprofits share their needs, whether it be food, clothing or toys.This week, we're featuring Jumpstart for Young Children, which has various hubs across the country.

Supply chain problems hit charities' holiday gifts for kids

Supply chain problems hit charities' holiday gifts for kids

Despite an earlier planning process, many gift requests for gaming systems and other items submitted to One Simple Wish have been out of stock, or are facing major shipping delays, said Daniella Gletow, the founder of the organization, which works with social service agencies across the country to facilitate holiday wishes anyone can grant for children in need.

Cher travels to Pakistan to help rescue 'world's loneliest elephant'

Cher travels to Pakistan to help rescue 'world's loneliest elephant'

After a years-long battle waged by animal rights groups and activists, Kaavan, dubbed the "world's loneliest elephant," will depart a Pakistani zoo for a better life in a sanctuary in Cambodia.

Meet the 'hero' mine-sniffing rat who's saved countless lives

Meet the 'hero' mine-sniffing rat who's saved countless lives

In the past five years, Magawa has found 39 land mines and 28 items of unexploded ordnance, clearing more than 141,000 square meters of land and making the areas safe for local communities.

During coronavirus closures, what happens to animal shelters?

During coronavirus closures, what happens to animal shelters?

If adopting or fostering isn't something you can do, the organization recommends donating supplies to both animal shelters and other organizations like human food banks.Similar to HSUS' recommendations, Lacey suggests reaching out to your local shelters to see if they need help fostering or adopting animals.

Dave Bautista adopts bonded pit bulls who were separated at shelter

Dave Bautista adopts bonded pit bulls who were separated at shelter

“He has an amazing heart for animals, but I think what is even more beautiful about how he connects with pit bulls is that it's just such a seamless, loving, humble way that he reaches out to dogs and he really connects,” Lisa Bricker, the director of development at Frankie’s Friends, a charitable pet foundation, told TODAY.davebautista/ Instagram"They just won the #DogLottery," actor Justin Long wrote in a comment on the post.

6 Dogs Perish in Canada after Being Left in a Hot Car

6 Dogs Perish in Canada after Being Left in a Hot Car

A search that had been underway for six missing dogs in Langley, British Columbia came to an end recently, after a dog walker admitted that the missing dogs had actually passed away in her hot car on May 13th.

Luke Bryan and his family mourn the death of their 18-year-old rescue dog

Luke Bryan and his family mourn the death of their 18-year-old rescue dog

The time that Luke Bryan and his family had with their "sweet prince" of an adopted 18-year-old dog was short, but the lovable pooch won't soon be forgotten.