Hundreds of golden retrievers gather in Golden, Colorado for annual celebration

The annual Goldens in Golden event took a break during the pandemic but came back in full swing this year, with more than 2,000 golden retrievers estimated in attendance.

‘If we could have, we would have’: Man whose ‘irresponsible’ acts led to tiger’s death won’t face charges

Investigators say a man who was attacked by a tiger after he entered an unauthorized area of a southwest Florida zoo, forcing authorities to shoot and kill the animal, will not face any charges in the animal's death.

VIDEO: Colorado deputy rescues dog from burning SUV

Body-cam footage released by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office shows Deputy Michael Gregorek breaking the SUV’s windows with a retractable baton before pulling the distressed dog to safety from the back window.

Fireworks to be banned most days of the year in Arizona if bill is signed into law

Complaints about the use of fireworks across Arizona are prompting state lawmakers to make some changes. Lost animals, triggering for veterans, and disturbing a night's rest are just some of the reasons why fireworks could be limited to just a couple of days a year.

'Tremendous ambassador for his wild counterparts': Jai, Phoenix Zoo's 17-year-old Sumatran tiger, euthanized

A 17-year-old Phoenix Zoo resident, a Sumatran tiger named Jai, sadly passed away after his battle with kidney failure, the zoo announced on Feb. 2. "He was a very vocal cat who always made his viewpoints known. He will be greatly missed!"

Hundreds of dolphins ‘stampede’ off Southern California coast

Passengers on a whale-watching trip were treated to a spectacular show after hundreds of dolphins jumped out of the water and took off at a high rate of speed in what’s known as “stampeding.”

Friends For Life Animal Rescue welcomes all animals back into its care if an adoption doesn't work out

Animal lovers with Friends For Life Animal Rescue in Gilbert say if an adoption doesn't work out, to please bring the animal back to their care so they don't end up hurt, abandoned or at a shelter that may euthanize them.

Scientists regrow amputated frog legs, leaving hope for humans

Researchers from Tufts and Harvard universities said they were able to regrow a functional frog leg and said the experiment will be tested in mammals next.

How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil really?

Groundhog Day, which is on Feb. 2, has been celebrating America’s favorite animal prognosticator for more than 130 years.

Cold-stunned gator with fish in mouth stops mid-snack at Myakka State Park

Only in Florida does a cold-blooded predator get too cold to eat. A massive, apparently cold-stunned alligator caught a large snook at Myakka State Park over the weekend, but appeared to freeze mid-snack.

Hunter kills 900-pound alligator blamed in disappearance of livestock near Florida lake

A professional hunter said he killed the culprit responsible for the sudden disappearance of livestock on a South Florida property: a massive alligator over 13 feet long and weighing in at a hulking 905 pounds.

Prosecutors: NJ man sexually abused horse on video, possessed child sex abuse materials

Mitchell Richtman, 31, is facing charges after authorities say he was found to be in possession of videos that showed him sexually assaulting a horse, in addition to child sexual abuse material.

It got so cold in Florida, iguanas fell from trees

It got so cold in Florida this weekend that iguanas indeed fall from trees. The invasive species are called cold-blooded for a reason.

Bidens welcome new family cat named Willow to White House

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden have adopted Willow, a 2-year-old gray and white farm cat from Pennsylvania.

Georgia family offers cash, Corvette for dog missing in Hilton Head

A Georgia family is eager to be reunited with their family dog, offering thousands of dollars in cash and even a 2016 Corvette Stingray.