Gov. Abbott vetoes bipartisan bill aimed at expanding Texas animal cruelty rules

Senate Bill 474, or the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, would have prohibited the use of heavy chains to restrain a dog. Owners would’ve been punished for leaving dogs without drinkable water or adequate shelter. But once it reached Gov. Abbott's desk, he vetoed it.

Man claims to find Megalodon shark tooth on Florida beach

Photographer Jacob Danner says that he found the tooth of a Megalodon, which is an extinct species of shark, while walking on a Florida beach.

How animals at the Phoenix Zoo are staying cool during the heatwave

Between A/C, popsicles and jumping in the pool, zookeepers are doing their best to keep the animals at the Phoenix zoo cool.

Baby shower held for homeless kittens in Tempe
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Lost Our Home Pet Rescue in Tempe is hosting a baby shower for homeless kittens to highlight their need for supplies. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

Teen ties rope around Brevard alligator, Florida wildlife officials say

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) says three vacationers decided to tie a rope around a Brevard County alligator, and it led to an unfortunate and dangerous situation.

Champ, the Biden's older German Shepherd, dies at the White House

Champ, one of the Biden’s two German Shepherds, passed away peacefully at home, a statement from the White House said.

More than 50,000 dead fish found floating in Kansas City stream

An estimated 50,000 sunfish, 1,900 common carp and 240 silver carp were found dead in a stream near Kansas City, Missouri, state officials said.

12-year-old surfer bit by shark at Florida beach speaks to FOX 35

Jai said that after he heals, he is hoping to get back to surfing. He is also thankful to the man who helped save his leg and possibly his life.

Fire rescue crew's trauma therapy dog helps save suicidal woman's life

Rescuers in the United Kingdom say a trauma therapy dog quickly did what humans were struggling to do -- help save a suicidal woman's life.

Massive alligator shows up at front door of Manatee County home

A slightly clumsy alligator gave one Manatee County homeowner a bit of a shock when he checked his doorbell footage.

Holy reptile! A San Francisco airport property is crawling with about 1,300 snakes

A study commissioned by the U.S Geological Survey and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service found that the San Francisco International Airport has the largest, most stable population of an endangered species, the San Francisco garter snake.

Phoenix postal workers train employees how to avoid dog attacks
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It's Dog Bite Awareness Week and the U.S. Postal Service is teaching its employees and homeowners how to keep everyone safe from dog bites. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.