and special events are planned on locations all over the globe. 4 October was originally chosen for World Animal Day because it is the feast day of Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint ...

The special adoption event takes place from noon to 5 p.m. at 111 N. 1st St. in Rockford. Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary says many of their animals have been at the shelter for many weeks ...

Wong also admitted that the special day is not every creature's cup of tea. "Some of our animals, even if they were coming from a colder climate, they might go, I don't think so," she told KJZZ.