Fierce winds from Storm Eunice force tiny dog's ears, fur to flap

Fierce winds from Storm Eunice in northern Europe proved deadly for at least four people, caused planes to wobble in the air upon landing and whipped furiously against this small dog in North Wales.

Dog euthanized after attacking Dallas 5-year-old, owner arrested

A 5-year-old boy attacked by a dog on his birthday remains in a children's hospital in Dallas. Dallas Animal Services says the dog has been euthanized. Its owner was arrested and charged with a felony.

Florida firefighters rescue dog that had fallen into bay

When a pup fell into the bay while playing at a dog park, these firefighters with the Miami Beach Fire Department quickly rescued the frightened pup from the water and brought her to safety.

Designer dog houses to be auctioned off to benefit Arizona Animal Welfare League

These dog houses will all be auctioned off Feb. 25 as part of the 8th Annual Design for Dogs event in partnership with Facings of America. All of the money raised will go to help the Arizona Animal Welfare League.

Elephant tusk DNA helps crack down on poaching

A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.

Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico

A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.

Florida firefighters rescue dog stuck in 15-foot hole

Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle saved a dog that had become trapped after falling into a 15-foot deep hole. One rescuer climbed down and created a makeshift harness for the friendly pup, then pulled the dog to safety.

Sonoran desert tortoise doesn’t need US protection, federal agency says

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the tortoise doesn’t warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act because a scientific study “determined that it is not at risk of extinction in the foreseeable future.”

Puppies rescued from Puerto Rico spread love to dolphins in Clearwater

Nine, eight-week-old puppies decked out in designer duds spent the day before Valentine’s making new friends at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Arizona Humane Society offers mobile vet clinic for low-income pet owners

The Healthy Tails mobile veterinary clinic is meant to help low-income residents who may not have the resources or money to visit Arizona HUmane Society facilities.

Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia

Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit's cause of death undetermined

A necropsy performed on Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit, who died at the end of a workout at Santa Anita Park racetrack last December, failed to determine a definitive cause of death, the California Horse Racing Board announced Friday.

Fisherman catches 33-pound squid in Hawaii setting internet on fire

Nikko Eterovich said the 33-pound squid was the biggest one he has ever caught. He said the squid's weight broke Hawaii's record.

Cat declawing could become illegal in Arizona

HB 2224 would impose fines on any veterinarian that performs the cat declawing procedure unless it is for therapeutic purposes.

Meet Rye: You might see her at the WM Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale

Have you seen Rye around TPC Scottsdale? She keeps birds off the turf to keep it looking nice, as well as being a morale-boosting asset to the management team and visitors to the course. The WM Phoenix Open is by far her favorite event of the year.

Crocodile with tire stuck around neck for 6 years is finally freed

A wild crocodile with a motorcycle tire stuck around its neck since 2016 has finally been freed thanks to an Indonesian bird catcher’s tireless effort.