Florida mother abandons child, dogs for Las Vegas vacation: Deputies
A Florida mom's vacation to Sin City led to a trip to jail once she returned home, where deputies say her child and seven dogs had been left alone for two weeks.
Exotic animals rescued from 'heartbreaking conditions' at Rio Verde farm
More than 50 exotic animals, from camels, to peacocks and a zebra, were rescued from a farm and authorities say it was a heartbreaking scene.
Zoo asks for small pet donations to feed predators
A zoo in Denmark is asking the public for donations of small pets to feed predators at the zoo.
Twin calves born in Mesa survive despite premature birth
A pair of two twin baby calves who are the size of cats are beating the odds by simply staying alive, and it has also taught the woman who owns them a lesson she won't soon forget.
Woman visiting Arizona hit with steep medical bill after bat flew into her mouth
“I want to shine a light that this should not be the cost of getting a life-saving rabies vaccine," Erica Kahn said, after she was presented with a steep bill following an encounter with a bat in Arizona.
Volusia County dog attack: 5-month-old boy killed by 130-pound dog on mother's birthday, sheriff says
A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Investigators say the baby was being watched by family members while the boy's parents went out for dinner to celebrate the young mother's 21st birthday.
Arizona woman accused of neglecting 11 dogs at Litchfield Park home
A West Valley woman is accused of animal abuse, after investigators say she left 11 dogs in what was described as 'deplorable conditions.'
Neglected horses seized by deputies in Rainbow Valley: MCSO
Two neglected horses were seized on July 30 near Rainbow Valley and Narramore Roads, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.
Some Salt River horses could be relocated to Scottsdale under proposed plan
The mayor of Scottsdale says she's exploring a plan to relocate some Salt River wild horses to a new sanctuary in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
Chincoteague Pony Swim kicks off for 100th year
The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is underway in Virginia as crowds gather to watch wild ponies make the short island journey.
Wisconsin bear attack: Bear still at large as DNR ends trapping efforts
Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary finds homes for reptiles
The Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary hosted an adoption event Saturday for pets of a different kind: reptiles. Snakes, lizards and turtles, all previously owned, were available for new homes.



















