Puppies rescued from burning house in Glendale; 'heroic efforts' captured on bodycam
Seven puppies, their mom, and two other dogs were rescued from a house fire on April 4 in Glendale. The city of Glendale shared dramatic footage of the amazing rescue.
Small dog helps locate mines in Ukrainian region of Chernihiv after Russian retreat
A small terrier named Patron in Ukraine has been credited with helping to find unexploded landmines and mortar shells near Chernihiv after Russia’s retreat from the area.
Long Island cops corral slippery seal out on the town
A wayward seal has been captured after an early morning foray through the town of Southampton in Suffolk County.
Experts offer advice as rattlesnake season gets underway in Arizona
Scottsdale fire officials say they are getting three to four calls on average to remove snakes from homes and backyards, and they are giving advice on what people can do to stay safe during rattlesnake season.
Egret hitches a ride on swimming alligator's back at Florida park
Why fly when you can just hitch a ride? That's exactly what one fearless great egret did at Gatorland in Orlando last month. Video recorded by Tiffanie Eden shows the intrepid bird perched on an alligator's back as it swam along in an exhibit at the central Florida attraction.
Whale watchers spot 72 killer whales in Salish Sea, a new single-day record
The Pacific Whale Watching Association (PWWA) spotted 72 killer whales on Thursday, setting a new single-day record.
Buddy the cat heading to foster care after ‘miraculous’ recovery from dog attack
Buddy the cat is heading to a foster home where he'll continue to receive care weeks after authorities say he was attacked by two dogs when their owners, two young boys, let go of their leashes.
Vandals damage van belonging to Phoenix animal rescue; act discovered as crews get ready to head to Mexico
When crews with HALO Animal Rescue prepared for a ride to Mexico to bring some dogs to Arizona, they realized their van was targeted by vandals, leaving them with a big repair bill.
Disabled chihuahua puppy bringing joy to Mesa man diagnosed with terminal cancer
Champ, a chihuahua puppy, was born without front paws, but that is not stopping him from giving comfort to a Mesa man who is battling terminal cancer.
Veterans with PTSD can now train service dogs as part of new program
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
Alligator seen swimming with football in mouth in Florida
The image sparked some debate between viewers on whether the gator was trying to eat it – or practicing its football skills.
Phoenix woman accused of starving dog to death
Phoenix resident Deanndra Robbins brought her pet to a veterinary clinic after it died, and medical staff rated its body condition as 1 out of 9 - “a skeleton.”
John Travolta’s son adopts Oscars pup held by Jamie Lee Curtis during Betty White tribute
Jamie Lee Curtis advocated for Mac and Cheese, a rescue puppy from Paw Works, during a tribute for the late Betty White at the Oscars on Sunday but little did she know, Mac and Cheese would find her fur-ever home sooner than expected.
Arizona zoo disputes animal rights activist claims that its zoo is 'one of the worst for elephants'
Officials with the animal rights activist group In Defense of Animals has released its annual list of what they claim are North America's top 10 worst zoos for elephants, and Phoenix Zoo is ranked fourth on the list. Officials with Phoenix Zoo say they disagree with the group's findings.
$10K reward offered for the return of Chandler woman's 11 stolen dogs
A Chandler woman is offering a $10,000 reward for the return of 11 dogs that were stolen from her home. Some of the dogs belonged to her, and the others, she was fostering until they found forever homes.
Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
3D-printed beak saves ZooTampa's great hornbill resident from skin cancer
One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.
Dog Rescue: Crews pull canine out of LA River
Crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department have safely pulled a dog named Scooby out of the Los Angles River in a dramatic rescue mission.
No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.