Newlyweds' fiery entrance, cow struck by lightning, condom filled with fentanyl: This week's unusual headlines
A break from bad news: From a toddler ordering nearly three-dozen cheeseburgers to a newlywed couple's fiery wedding-day entrance, there was no shortage of strange and unusual stories this week.
A break from bad news: From a toddler ordering nearly three-dozen cheeseburgers to a newlywed couple's fiery wedding-day entrance, there was no shortage of strange and unusual stories this week.
‘They were out here to die’: Trapped animals get relief 5 weeks after crews drained retention pond
Workers at the Boot Ranch shopping center in Palm Harbor are breathing a sigh of relief after seeing a nearby retention pond filled with water once again.
Workers at the Boot Ranch shopping center in Palm Harbor are breathing a sigh of relief after seeing a nearby retention pond filled with water once again.
Warmer weather in Arizona is breaking out the wildlife
Wildlife is, no doubt, a part of desert life, and so is the heat. As temperatures reach triple digits, more animals are seeking shade and water, as well a having babies in less remote areas. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Wildlife is, no doubt, a part of desert life, and so is the heat. As temperatures reach triple digits, more animals are seeking shade and water, as well a having babies in less remote areas. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Pugs are so unhealthy they can’t ‘be considered a typical dog,’ study says
The breed's “flat face, bulging eyes, wrinkled skin and tendency towards obesity" make it twice as likely than other dogs to have health problems.
The breed's “flat face, bulging eyes, wrinkled skin and tendency towards obesity" make it twice as likely than other dogs to have health problems.
Snake retrieval calls on the rise
FOX 10's Anita Roman has the details on how it's been a busy time for Phoenix Herpetological Society Staff since it's getting hotter and cold-blooded animals are crawling out of their hiding places.
FOX 10's Anita Roman has the details on how it's been a busy time for Phoenix Herpetological Society Staff since it's getting hotter and cold-blooded animals are crawling out of their hiding places.
Ukrainian soldiers feed pets left behind in Kharkiv after neighborhood evacuated
The Ukrainian defense volunteers were seen in Kharkiv feeding several cats, described as pets left behind by their owners who were forced to evacuate amid Russia’s war.
The Ukrainian defense volunteers were seen in Kharkiv feeding several cats, described as pets left behind by their owners who were forced to evacuate amid Russia’s war.
Cats to stay indoors in German town during rare bird's breeding season
Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.
Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.
Woman brings home ‘tiny kitten’ that turned out to be a fox
Police in California said they received a call from a concerned family member after noticing the mistake.
Police in California said they received a call from a concerned family member after noticing the mistake.
Crisis dogs bring comfort to Buffalo first responders after mass shooting
The Tri-State Canine Response Team traveled hundreds of miles to Buffalo, New York, to offer comfort to those grieving the mass shooting at a Tops supermarket.
The Tri-State Canine Response Team traveled hundreds of miles to Buffalo, New York, to offer comfort to those grieving the mass shooting at a Tops supermarket.
Does New York zoo elephant have human rights? State Supreme Court to decide
Should Happy the Elephant have the same rights as a human? Animal rights groups working to free her say yes.
Should Happy the Elephant have the same rights as a human? Animal rights groups working to free her say yes.
Nearly 80 dogs killed in fire at rural Arkansas 'puppy mill'
Of the 73 dogs that lived, many are suffering from skin mites and other health issues, officials said.
Of the 73 dogs that lived, many are suffering from skin mites and other health issues, officials said.
Dog's skull fractured while defending California woman from mountain lion
State wildlife officials are investigating a mountain lion attack that left a woman's dog badly injured in Northern California. Erin Wilson said her Belgian Malinois named Eva is a hero for grappling with the animal.
State wildlife officials are investigating a mountain lion attack that left a woman's dog badly injured in Northern California. Erin Wilson said her Belgian Malinois named Eva is a hero for grappling with the animal.
Ringling Bros. circus making a comeback next year — without animals
"The Greatest Show on Earth" is making a comeback. The Manatee County-based Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will debut its new show next year — without animal acts.
"The Greatest Show on Earth" is making a comeback. The Manatee County-based Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will debut its new show next year — without animal acts.
Arizona dog reunited with owners 3 months after going missing following crash
A dog who was missing for months after he and his owners were involved in a rollover crash is now home safe.
A dog who was missing for months after he and his owners were involved in a rollover crash is now home safe.
Tempe dog in need of 'fur-ever home' after almost drowning in canal: PD
Officials with Tempe Police say thanks to help from civilians, officers were able to rescue a dog from drowning in a canal on May 17.
Officials with Tempe Police say thanks to help from civilians, officers were able to rescue a dog from drowning in a canal on May 17.
Puppy born with upside-down paws as shelter seeks donations for surgery
7-week-old pug Mila suffers from a condition known as bilateral luxated elbows.
7-week-old pug Mila suffers from a condition known as bilateral luxated elbows.
Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
Animal lovers upset geese could be killed over excessive poop
An animal rights group in Foster City is protesting a plan to kill hundreds of geese in the city. But residents who live near Marlin Park say the problem of goose poop has gotten out of hand.
An animal rights group in Foster City is protesting a plan to kill hundreds of geese in the city. But residents who live near Marlin Park say the problem of goose poop has gotten out of hand.
Coast Guard rescues dog who fell overboard in North Carolina
The crew aboard a boat in the area received a report of a vessel that had lost their dog overboard.
The crew aboard a boat in the area received a report of a vessel that had lost their dog overboard.
K-9 helps arrest suspect who rammed California police car
The man was captured with help from a K-9 after he abandoned the stolen Chevrolet Tahoe and tried to hide in backyards of a residential neighborhood in Fresno, police said.
The man was captured with help from a K-9 after he abandoned the stolen Chevrolet Tahoe and tried to hide in backyards of a residential neighborhood in Fresno, police said.