US aquariums to rescue 28 beluga whales from Canada's Marineland
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
Watch: Lake Tahoe man sprays repellent at charging bear outside his cabin
A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
Polk County dog's 'swamp cancer' battle sparks warning over stagnant water
A Bartow woman is warning pet owners after her dog spent the last year battling a near-fatal disease called "swamp cancer."
A Bartow woman is warning pet owners after her dog spent the last year battling a near-fatal disease called "swamp cancer."
DeSantis vetoes $2 million grant for St. Petersburg animal shelter
A St. Petersburg animal shelter has paused its major expansion project after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a requested $2 million in state funding.
A St. Petersburg animal shelter has paused its major expansion project after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a requested $2 million in state funding.
Busch Gardens Asian elephant passes away after sudden health decline
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced Friday that its veterinary staff and caretakers humanely euthanized a 54-year-old Asian elephant named Carina after her health suddenly declined.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced Friday that its veterinary staff and caretakers humanely euthanized a 54-year-old Asian elephant named Carina after her health suddenly declined.
Fourth of July fireworks could trigger influx of lost pets at Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center
Hillsborough County shelter officials are bracing for a severe strain on resources as fireworks threaten to scare local pets into running away this weekend.
Hillsborough County shelter officials are bracing for a severe strain on resources as fireworks threaten to scare local pets into running away this weekend.
Watch: Bear found sitting in front seat of man's truck
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
Dog rescued after overheating during hike in Citrus County
A large dog was rushed to emergency medical care last week after collapsing from heat stress during a forest hike in Citrus County.
A large dog was rushed to emergency medical care last week after collapsing from heat stress during a forest hike in Citrus County.
Woman escapes grizzly bear after terrifying encounter while walking her dog
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
Hillsborough County dog heat deaths: 3 pets die in less than two weeks
Three dogs have died after being kept outside in three different cases over two weeks, prompting urgent warnings from Hillsborough County Animal Control and local veterinarians.
Three dogs have died after being kept outside in three different cases over two weeks, prompting urgent warnings from Hillsborough County Animal Control and local veterinarians.
Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
Florida family reunites with missing dog found months later in New York
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.
Giraffe loose in Texas: $5K reward offered for information leading to capture, safe return
A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch.
A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch.
Polk County training facility: New Bartow center honors fallen deputy, K9 partner
The Polk County Sheriff's Office unveiled a specialized training center in Bartow designed to prepare K9's and their handlers for high-stakes field operations.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office unveiled a specialized training center in Bartow designed to prepare K9's and their handlers for high-stakes field operations.
Video: Coyote pup originally mistaken for a dog rescued from Florida canal
A coyote in Southwest Florida is back on dry land after being rescued from a canal on Monday morning.
A coyote in Southwest Florida is back on dry land after being rescued from a canal on Monday morning.
Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.
Boyfriend of dog-mauling victim charged after 3 dogs found dead inside Brevard County trailer
The boyfriend of a Brevard County woman who was fatally mauled by dogs last month has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators found three dogs dead inside a travel trailer.
The boyfriend of a Brevard County woman who was fatally mauled by dogs last month has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators found three dogs dead inside a travel trailer.
Rabid stray cat attacks 5 people, 1 puppy in Lakeland: PCAC
A rabid stray cat terrorized a north Lakeland neighborhood, biting five people and attacking a puppy before dying under a home, according to reports from Polk County Animal Control.
A rabid stray cat terrorized a north Lakeland neighborhood, biting five people and attacking a puppy before dying under a home, according to reports from Polk County Animal Control.
Ridglan Farms beagles: Big Dog Ranch Rescue secures release of remaining dogs
Ridglan Farms is closing permanently, and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is taking new steps to replace animal testing with alternative technology.
Ridglan Farms is closing permanently, and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is taking new steps to replace animal testing with alternative technology.