Animals

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  'Sweet Penny'

  Owners of late Boston Marathon dog Spencer announce the death of his 'soulmate,' Penny, just a week later

  February 27, 2023 | 2:58 pm

• Local News

  Mass. wildlife rescue center warns of increase in rabid and otherwise sick animals

  February 24, 2023 | 9:50 pm
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  Monkey Business

  Mass. lab company subpoenaed in monkey smuggling investigation

  February 23, 2023 | 10:12 am
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  OWL RESCUE

  Owl rescued after smashing through window in Northampton

  February 22, 2023 | 6:19 pm
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  Spencer signs off

  Spencer, the official dog of the Boston Marathon, dies after battle with liver cancer

  February 21, 2023 | 8:33 pm
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  Florida

  Alligator kills 85-year-old Florida woman as she walked dog

  February 21, 2023 | 12:46 pm
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  🦭 🦭 🦭

  Adieu, Sealy McSwampSeal! Swampscott seal leaves beach as Boston.com readers suggest names

  February 15, 2023 | 9:47 am
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  🦭 🦭 🦭

  ‘Give the seal space’: Police cordon off tired seal drawing a crowd at Swampscott beach

  February 14, 2023 | 3:31 pm
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  Pal-entine's Day?

  Valentine’s Day: Children get to smooch rescued farm animals at Duxbury sanctuary farm fundraiser

  February 13, 2023 | 11:39 pm
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  Bird Flu

  Wild ducks found dead in Maine test positive for bird flu

  February 13, 2023 | 9:13 am