Audubon Florida warns beachgoers to avoid shorebirds Memorial Day weekend
We are weeks away from Memorial Day, when our beaches are packed with people. You may want to remember you’re sharing it with some of Florida’s wildlife, including the Black Skimmer. The shorebirds are nesting and trying to grow their colony.
Florida firefighters rescue cat trapped in burning home
Firefighters in Palm Beach County rushed to save a cat trapped in a family's burning home on Thursday.
Firefighter adopts dog after rescuing it from deceased owner's home: ‘Jumped into my arms’
A firefighter has added a four-legged friend to his life after handling a very tough assignment.
VIDEO: Large gator blocks road in Hillsborough County
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, a nine-foot gator was discovered lying in the road early on Wednesday morning.
Sage, a miniature poodle, wins Westminster Dog Show 2024
A miniature poodle named Sage took home the top prize at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Tuesday.
Dog that ‘cries endlessly’ at shelter searching for forever home
Major has been at the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Indiana for 258 days.
Manatee Rehabilitation Center nears completion at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
A highly anticipated addition to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium is nearing completion. Construction crews are wrapping up work on the aquarium’s new Manatee Rehabilitation Center.
Video: Goat on the lam wrangled by Florida deputies after leading them on a chase
A goat in Florida couldn’t ‘bleat’ the system when it escaped from its pen and a hilarious deputy pursuit ensued.
Bringing a dog into the US? Here are the new CDC rules
The new CDC dog import rules apply to dogs brought in by breeders or rescue groups, as well as pets traveling with their U.S. owners.
More than 100 wild flamingos counted in Florida, census shows
Audubon Florida counted more than 100 wild American flamingos across the state during one week in February, according to new census data.
'Kittens' dropped off at Arizona Humane Society turned out to be something else
The Arizona Humane Society is warning people to be certain that baby animals are actually orphans before attempting to rescue them — and to be sure of the species of the animal.
Veterinarian shortage could hit US by 2030, study suggests
A recent study warns of a potential shortage of veterinarians in the US by 2030, with up to 15,000 fewer vets than needed nationwide.
TSA finds bag of snakes in passenger's pants at Miami airport
A passenger attempting to pass through a checkpoint was found to have a bag of snakes concealed in their pants.
Gator on a coffee run? Reptile wrangled in drive-thru at North Port Starbucks
An alligator's surprise Starbucks run -- more like a crawl -- came to a sudden end as first responders in North Port captured the gator in the drive-thru and safely relocated the reptile.
Military K-9 who belonged to late Pasco veteran laid to rest in special ceremony
A special military K-9 who had a life full of service both on the battlefield and off was laid to rest Friday in Pasco County.
Missing dog from Miami reunited with owners in Tampa thanks to microchip
A dog that disappeared in Miami resurfaced in Tampa recently.
North Carolina child says she hears 'monsters' in the wall, turns out to be 50K buzzing bees
A mother has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that her little girl's complaint about hearing "monsters" inside her walls ended up being a swarm of 50,000 bees that somehow entered the family's home.
Chihuahua mix named Twinkie dognapped from Daytona Beach home: police
A dog named Twinkie was taken from a home in Daytona Beach on Monday afternoon by a woman wearing a yellow vest that said “inspector" on it, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.
St. Pete animal rescue working to give animals 2nd chance on 'Adopt a Shelter Pet Day'
One animal rescue in St. Pete is trying to reverse a grim trend on 'Adopt a Shelter Pet Day.' Florida ranks as 4th for euthanasia deaths in shelters.
Tampa Bay area pet shelters ask to donate locally on 'Adopt a Shelter Pet' Day
Tuesday is National ‘Adopt a Shelter Pet’ Day, and local groups are asking Tampa Bay residents to donate locally.