Penguins at London Zoo post letters to Santa
Santa Claus opens letters from all over the world, including the ones from penguins living at the London Zoo.
Dog injured by gunfire in Alabama flown to Tampa for care and adoption
A dog hit by gunfire in Alabama is getting a second chance at a happy life thanks to a Bay Area pilot and the Suncoast Animal League.
Oh, deer: School staff surprised by hooved intruder inside classroom
After causing quite a mess, the deer was taken off campus before students realized they almost had a new classmate.
COVID-19 infected deer could act as ‘reservoirs’ for virus, study suggests
Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay: 'Tis the season to check for kittens under your car hood
As the weather begins to cool down, shelters say there is an increase in kittens being badly injured from taking shelter in vehicle engines.
Thanksgiving 2021: Tips for a safe holiday for your pet
From holiday food to traveling the country, the American Veterinary Medical Association has some tips to keep your furry friends happy and safe during Thanksgiving and the holiday season.
Hillsborough County deputies rescue Chihuahua after it fell into storm drain
A small Chihuahua is recovering after it fell down a storm drain in Clair-Mel on Sunday.
‘It’s a crisis for us right now’: Humane Society at capacity, blames pandemic as it turns away animals
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says it is doubling up dogs in kennels and turning cats away because the shelter is completely full.
Ring camera catches jogger rescuing pets from California house fire: 'Special kind of person'
The jogger spotted smoke rising from the home and ran up to alert the family, but no one was home. He told the homeowner over her Ring camera that her house was on fire, and when she heard the smoke alarms going off, she gave him the door code so he could save their four pets: two dachshunds, a cat, and a rabbit.
Florida trooper finds 'furever family' for puppies on cold night, officials say
The trooper reportedly spoke with the homeowner and with the cooler temperatures in the state, she offered to re-home the pups.
Orphaned, malnourished baby pumas find new home at Memphis Zoo
Memphis zoo officials said a female puma gave birth to four kittens in Washington but abandoned her young shortly after.
3 snow leopards die from COVID-19 complications at Nebraska zoo
The zoo made the announcement in a Facebook post Friday, describing the deaths of the three leopards — named Ranney, Everest, and Makalu— as “truly heartbreaking.
VIDEO: Momma bear, cubs visit Wyoming police station
The Jackson Police Department posted the video to Facebook, joking the visitors "swung by to say hi."
'Cage Fight:' Gloves come off for Carole Baskin's new docuseries
Carole Baskin -- founder of Big Cat Rescue -- says she and her husband were betrayed by the producers of Netflix’s hit series "Tiger King." Now they hope to set the record straight with their new streaming series, "Carole Baskin's Cage Fight."
‘They become addicting’: Bay Area woman rescues more than 300 poodles in 16 years
Constanza Bryant's home is filled with oodles of poodles. As a volunteer with Florida Poodle Rescue, she's helped save more than 300 dogs over the past 16 years.
Police: Man walked off with endangered $3,800 macaw
The Animal House Pet Center in St. Pete is missing a very expensive bird, and police are hoping a slipped mask will help them identify the thief.
Florida man who beat, stabbed and stuffed puppy in suitcase sentenced to 10 years in prison
A Florida man accused of beating a pit bull puppy, stabbing him 50 times, and stuffing the dog into a suitcase before leaving him to die will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty.
Winter the Dolphin under close watch for possible gastrointestinal infection
Tampa Bay's beloved dolphin, Winter, is under close watch for a possible gastrointestinal infection. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says members of its animal care team noticed Winter wasn't acting normal last Monday.
Puppies with a purpose help struggling veterans, first responders
Harry Toro created Corsos for Heroes to give struggling veterans and first responders a puppy in the hopes of helping them recover before they try to self-medicate.
Rescue of stolen French Bulldog 'Bugsy' leads to underground 'puppy chop shop': deputies
“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"