Golfers beat baby opossum with clubs, leaving animal blind, rescuers say

A wildlife rehab center in South Carolina says golfers beat a baby opossum with golf clubs, leaving the 2-pound animal blind and with a broken jaw.

Stinky surprise: Skunk gets stuck in Mill Valley dryer vent

The homeowners said the skunk had been rambling under the house for a few days, before choosing the dryer vent as his exit route.

Koala-sniffing dog aids in 15 wildlife rescues as Australian bushfires ravage habitats

A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.

Paco the puppy in need of leg-saving surgery

Paco the puppy visited with Dr. Lirtzman Wednesday morning at the Arizona Canine Orthopedics Clinic where the vet changed the injured dog's bandages, making sure his wound is healing.

Bulldog crushed to death during grooming appointment at PetSmart, owner says

A North Las Vegas woman said her beloved bulldog died after allegedly being crushed under a table during a grooming appointment at PetSmart. 

First responders rescue dog trapped in icy pond

First responders in Massachusetts braved icy waters to rescue a dog that fell through an icy pond.

Man arrested after allegedly beating stolen horse in Brookshire

The Brookshire Police Department says a man who was wanted for allegedly beating and punching a stolen horse was taken into custody in Austin County.

South Carolina man finds his stolen dog dead along a highway

A man whose dog was stolen during a truck theft in South Carolina found his beloved pet’s body alongside a highway.

Sea lion shot with pellet gun forced to be humanely euthanized due to injuries

A sea lion who was shot with a pellet gun and found in distress in Newport Beach in December was humanely euthanized due to the extent of its injuries. 

Drowning dog tied to 'heavy rock' rescued from river in England, woman arrested, police say

A woman in England has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after a dog was found tied to a rock and drowning in a river on Monday morning, according to police.

Several dogs in need after owner dies, leaving them alone on property

The property has been neglected for years and became overrun with trash. The owner lived there with over a dozen dogs until she passed away just before Christmas. Neighbors have stepped in to try to save the dogs, but are in need of help.

Man charged with slashing dog, tying it to tree

Police have arrested a Maryland man accused of slashing a dog’s throat and tying the pet to a tree.