Maricopa County animal shelter at critical capacity, holding free adoption event

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is looking for forever homes for pets through a free adoption event as well as foster families as the shelter is anticipating hundreds of calls for more intakes.

Family 'absolutely shocked' when cat they thought they cremated returns home

Frankie went missing in May. His family thought they found his body and had him cremated - and were shocked when he reappeared again at their doorstep weeks later.

Man accused of stealing lemur from San Francisco Zoo faces federal charges

Maki the lemur is now back at the zoo's Lipman Family Lemur Forest -- the largest outdoor lemur habitat in North America -- and in good condition, according to zoo officials.

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.