One third of pet owners prefer furry friends over their own kids, survey finds

There's no doubt that most pet owners adore their furry family members. In fact, some even consider them their children....but that could be bad news for their own flesh and blood.

Florida school finds stowaway in student's backpack: a bearded dragon

It would have made for a very interesting show and tell but this little creature didn't even make it out of its backpack into a Florida classroom.

Valley wildlife organization works hard to rescue birds

A local wildlife nonprofit in Phoenix is saving thousands of birds and other animals every year, and on Monday, FOX 10 went along with Liberty Wildlife as they rescued and inspected a bird in a nearby backyard.

Photographer captures moment 'curious' squirrel stops to smell a flower

A photographer in Vienna, Austria captured the moment a small ground squirrel stopped to smell the flowers — in order, evidently, to find out which one would taste the best.

Florida woman allegedly let dogs kill duckling, kicked mama duck trying to protect baby

A Florida woman has been arrested after authorities say she let her dogs kill a baby duckling and kicked the mother duck repeatedly as it tried to stop the attack.

Arizona Humane Society rescues 166 rabbits living in 'horrific conditions' at Gilbert home

An animal cruelty case is under investigation in Gilbert. More than 160 rabbits were seized after investigators found them living in horrific conditions. They were brought to the Arizona Humane Society where they're recovering and up for adoption.

California becomes first state to ban fur trapping after Gov. Newsom signs law

California on Wednesday became the first state to ban commercial fur trapping, ending the practice nearly 200 years after animals like beavers and otters introduced the American West to international trade.

Florida cop makes Hurricane Dorian rescue, adopts 6-week-old puppy named 'Dory'

Police officers in one Florida city made their “first hurricane rescue” Monday after a resident called looking for help for her 6-week-old puppy.

Arizona Game and Fish helps to keep wildlife hydrated during summer months

Scorching temperatures continue to dry out the water supply for Arizona's wildlife, so the Arizona Game and Fish Department sets up and fills watering holes for animals to help them get through the hot summer months.

Baby sea turtles found burned to death at Florida beach

A Florida woman is calling for action after she stumbled upon several baby sea turtles that appeared to have been set on fire at a beach. 

Denmark buys last 4 circus elephants to let them retire

Denmark is spending 11 million kroner ($1.6 million) to buy the country's last four circus elephants to give them a proper retirement as the government moves to ban wild animals in circuses.