Pets adopted during pandemic are being surrendered at Seminole shelter as people head back to work
While FLUFF Animal Rescue in Seminole is seeing two to three animals a day being surrendered compared to their normal one to two pets per week, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay says adoptions are up.
Sarasota officer breaks window to rescue dog left in hot car
A Sarasota police officer used a metal pole to break a car window in order to rescue a panting, drooling dog left inside the hot vehicle. The temperature inside the sedan registered 115 degrees.
‘It was life-changing': Polk County deputy releases rehabilitated bald eagle back into the wild
A three-and-a-half-year-old female bald eagle who was found injured was released back into the wild at the Polk County Sheriff’s office on Friday.
SC man captures video of law-abiding alligator using crosswalk
A bicyclist in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina captured video of a law-abiding alligator using the crosswalk to cross the street.
Truck driver rescues family of raccoons stuck in Bradenton dumpster
This family of raccoons managed to get into a Bradenton dumpster to dig around in the trash, but got stuck inside and couldn't get back out until a kind delivery driver came to their rescue.
Brady the GOAT -- an actual goat -- needs a home
Move over, Tom Brady, there’s another GOAT in town. And this guy is the real thing. As in, an actual goat.
‘Match made in heaven’: Boy with prosthetic leg adopts dog with missing paw
Seven-year-old Paxton Williams and his puppy, Marvel, share a special bond.
Cat jumps from burning building in Chicago and survives, video shows
Video from the Chicago Fire Department shows a cat jumping out of a burning building, landing on the grass and walking away apparently unscathed in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
Shelter searching for people who abandoned dog with chain embedded in neck
The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter shared video showing two people abandoning a dog with a chain embedded in her neck outside of the shelter. (Warning, graphic photos in this story may be distressing.)
Rare fish that lives thousands of feet under the ocean washes ashore in California state park
The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.
Critically endangered crocodiles hatch at Zoo Miami
Biologists say Orinoco crocodiles are one of the world's most critically endangered, with only about 1,500 left in the wild. They can grow up to 20 feet in length.
Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
Boston news crew finds stolen dog while covering story, suspect charged
A stolen dog has been reunited with his owner after a news crew, covering the story, spotted the missing pet and the suspected burglar.
The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer
The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”
Duck hatches from free-range egg woman bought from grocery store
The woman who bought the eggs says she's going to keep the duck as a pet.
Baby bongo born at ZooTampa helps sustain critically endangered species
ZooTampa welcomed a baby Eastern bongo female at 2:30 a.m. on May 1.
Clearwater police looking for person who dumped loving dog on roadside
Clearwater police are looking for the person who left their dog on the side of the road.
Former circus elephants begin to arrive at Florida wildlife sanctuary
Former circus elephants have been brought to their new home at a Florida wildlife sanctuary to enjoy retirement. Asian elephants are endangered in the wild.
Marine worms’ ‘fascinating phenomenon’ make annual appearance in South Carolina waters
Marine worms’ ‘fascinating phenomenon’ make annual appearance in South Carolina waters
California medical center throws retirement ‘paw-ty’ for beloved therapy dog, Tassy
Dozens of staff members lined the hospital’s hallways and clapped and cheered for Tassy as she walked by on her last day.