Hernando deputies search for person who cinched zip-tie around dog's neck
Disturbing photos show the moments before and after Hernando County Animal Services removed a large white zip tie found tightly fastened around a dog's neck. Animal services found him after multiple Brooksville residents called to report what they saw.
Magawa, 'hero' rat who found over 100 land mines, dies in retirement
A “hero” rat named Magawa, who sniffed out over 100 land mines in Cambodia and saved countless lives in the process, has died.
Bearded dragons: Salmonella outbreak in 25 states linked to pet lizards, CDC says
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Support dog stolen on day homeless man moves into new place in Oakland
Gregory Branscum is worried sick after someone stole his car in Oakland with his emotional support dog Ruff inside.
Video: Flock of birds swarms Texas mall parking lot
Kenna Mitchell captured unnerving video of swarms of birds on top of cars and flying around a Texas parking lot.
Mickey Ollson, founder of Wildlife World Zoo, dies at 80
The zoo recalled Ollson as a "dreamer" determined since childhood to open his own zoo.
Britain's largest ‘sea dragon’ unearthed at water reserve
A team at the Rutland Water Nature Reserve discovered the fossilized skeleton of a giant ichthyosaur, or “sea dragon.”
Good Samaritans help sea lion that wandered onto San Diego freeway
Good Samaritans stopped traffic on a San Diego highway to help a sea lion after the animal managed to wander onto the busy road. Sea World rescuers then captured the sea lion -- but they say this actually isn't the first time they've had to help him.
Betty White Challenge: How to donate to animal shelters, organizations in her honor on Jan. 17
The Betty White Challenge is enlisting fans to honor the late actress on Jan. 17 — what would have been her 100th birthday — by donating to an animal shelter or rescue mission in her name.
Illinois woman desperate to find prize-winning boxer stolen in South St. Paul
An Illinois woman is offering a $5,000 cash reward to find her prize-winning boxer. Jasper was in the back of her van when it was stolen Saturday morning outside a South St. Paul hotel.
Police find live deer in trunk during traffic stop in Pennsylvania
The driver, who was suspected of driving drunk, told police they had hit the deer and put the animal in the hatchback area, not realizing it was still alive.
Police, owner search for missing dog in van stolen at South St. Paul hotel
The South St. Paul Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a boxer that was kenneled in the back of a van when it was stolen Saturday morning.
20 Yellowstone wolves killed by hunters after roaming from park
Hunters shot and killed a record number of Yellowstone National Park's renowned gray wolves that had roamed from the park in recent months.
Hungry gator nabs food 'to go,' takes stroll across Florida golf course
A hungry alligator decided to grab its lunch to go on Friday before taking a leisurely stroll across a Florida golf course.
2 tigers at ZooTampa test positive for COVID-19
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
New Hillsborough sheriff's K9 named after sergeant killed in line of duty
K9 Roy is named after Sergeant Brian LaVigne, taking the late sergeant's middle name. HCSO said their K9 unit named Roy together with the LaVigne family.
I-95 Virginia shutdown: Stranded drivers walk dogs, run out of food and water
“There are no people stranded still on I-95." the Virginia Department of Transportation tweeted Tuesday evening.
Dog escapes rollover wreckage to find help, leads cops back to injured owner on Vermont highway
When police in New Hampshire saw the dog on the highway, they initially thought she was lost -- but the pup kept trying to lead officers north. "The dog was trying to show them something," one officer said. "It was kind of, "Follow me, follow me." The hero dog ended up leading them to her owner's rollover crash.
American Kennel Club adds 2 breeds to purebred dog registry
The American Kennel Club is recognizing the Mudi and Russian Toy.
Dade City man's dog dies soon after scare from neighborhood fireworks
A Dade City family says their 3-year-old border collie became so panicked amid New Year's Eve fireworks that his heart stopped.