RIP Kibo: 20-year-old Out of Africa giraffe dies

The Out of Africa Wildlife Park says one of its giraffes, 20-year-old Kibo, has died.

Newlyweds share first dance with very good dog in adorable video

Typically, a newlywed’s first dance consists of an intimate waltz shared between the bride and groom. But when Nicole and Seth Funden hit the dance floor they were joined by a very good girl named Eva.

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary rescues 84 animals from California

The Phoenix Herpetological Society Sanctuary received a call from California Game and Fish about 10 days ago asking for help and immediately put a plan into action to head out.

Man facing murder, other charges after 9-year-old girl killed by dogs

A 33-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say his three dogs mauled a 9-year-old girl to death earlier this week in southwest Detroit. 

Dog rescued from I-275 getting second chance at life

A dog is getting a second chance at life after a good Samaritan and a state trooper saved it from the side of Interstate 275 in Tampa.

St. Pete police mourn the loss of K9 'Ares'

Members of the St. Petersburg Police Department are mourning the loss of one of their K9 officers.

Florida woman claims dog returned from the groomer with neon green eyebrows, pink ears

A Florida woman was furious after her dog — who went to the groomer for a simple maintenance appointment — returned with floppy pink ears and neon green eyebrows.

Gator goes for a swim in Pinellas Park traffic

Consider this your friendly reminder to not play in puddles -- at least not in Florida. You never know who may join you!

Canadian service dogs attend 'Billy Elliot' production, photo goes viral

An adorable photo of a group of service dogs sitting in a Canadian theater last week catching a production of "Billy Elliot" has gone viral.

Valley dog euthanized from injuries after being found abandoned off highway

Investigators are searching for information about an injured Labrador Retriever that was found abandoned near Beeline Highway and McDowell Road.

Pet of the Week: Jeter the Husky
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This week's Pet of the Week features Lucky Huskies and their adoptable husky Jeter.

Photos of emaciated 70-year-old elephant forced to wear costume and walk in parade spark outrage

Thai nonprofit organization Save Elephant Foundation called attention Tuesday to the plight of an ailing, emaciated 70-year-old female elephant who allegedly “must work in the service of the Perahera Festival in Sri Lanka this year,” according to a Facebook post from the organization.

Miniature horses allowed to fly as service animals, Department of Transportation announces

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that miniature horses are still officially allowed to fly as service animals in all cabins of commercial planes, in a statement aiming to define the guidelines regarding protections for emotional support and psychiatric service cats, dogs and the tiny equines.

Watch: Massive tarpon bites the hand that feeds him in Florida

Anyone lucky enough to visit the Florida Keys might know what feeding the tarpon at Robbie’s in Islamorada, Florida is all about.

Authorities: Woman sentenced after pulling alligator from pants during stop

Officials say a Florida woman who pulled a small alligator from her yoga pants during a traffic stop and illegally possessed numerous other wild animals has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to four charges.