Police officer uses kayak to rescue struggling dog trapped in muddy NJ pond
A New Jersey police officer paddled a kayak to the middle of a pond to rescue a dog stuck neck-deep in the muck.
A New Jersey police officer paddled a kayak to the middle of a pond to rescue a dog stuck neck-deep in the muck.
‘A Lion King moment:’ Bodycam captured Caledonia officer rescuing dog from house engulfed in flames
Two dogs are lucky to be alive after a Caledonia Police Department K-9 officer who pulled one of the canines from a burning home.
Two dogs are lucky to be alive after a Caledonia Police Department K-9 officer who pulled one of the canines from a burning home.
'Wow, You Can Really Dance': Georgia Aquarium sea lion shows off moves
A seven-year-old sea lion trounced a Georgia Aquarium trainer in a dance-off at the facility in Atlanta, video posted recently shows.
A seven-year-old sea lion trounced a Georgia Aquarium trainer in a dance-off at the facility in Atlanta, video posted recently shows.
Komodo dragon undergoes emergency surgery after eating water bottle dropped into zoo enclosure
A Komodo dragon at Zoo Miami needed emergency surgery to remove a water bottle after officials say a visitor dropped it into the animal's enclosure.
A Komodo dragon at Zoo Miami needed emergency surgery to remove a water bottle after officials say a visitor dropped it into the animal's enclosure.
Tennessee rescue dog alerts owner to house fire next door, saves sleeping family
A rescue dog in Tennessee became a Fourth of July hero after alerting her owner to a house fire next door and saving a family asleep inside.
A rescue dog in Tennessee became a Fourth of July hero after alerting her owner to a house fire next door and saving a family asleep inside.
Fisherman in India accidentally catches endangered dolphin, carries it to safety
When you catch an endangered animal, it’s only right to set it free.
When you catch an endangered animal, it’s only right to set it free.
Penguins take stroll with flamingos through Oregon Zoo
Nacho and Goat – a pair of penguins at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon, whose videos exploring the zoo during the COVID-19 lockdown have racked up tens of thousands of views – welcomed some very tall pals on a trek on June 23.
Nacho and Goat – a pair of penguins at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon, whose videos exploring the zoo during the COVID-19 lockdown have racked up tens of thousands of views – welcomed some very tall pals on a trek on June 23.
Woman, 72, gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting close to take photos
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.
Baby Chimpanzee Unites With Adoptive Mom at Detroit Zoo
A baby chimpanzee has been successfully united with an adoptive mother at Detroit Zoo after five months of being nurtured by animal care staff.
A baby chimpanzee has been successfully united with an adoptive mother at Detroit Zoo after five months of being nurtured by animal care staff.
Officers give final pat to Missouri Highway Patrol K-9 diagnosed with terminal illness
Law enforcement officers from across Missouri joined state troopers to pat K-9 officer Cuba’s head one final time before Cuba’s partner took him on his final walk before being put down at the Animal Care Clinic in Branson, Missouri.
Law enforcement officers from across Missouri joined state troopers to pat K-9 officer Cuba’s head one final time before Cuba’s partner took him on his final walk before being put down at the Animal Care Clinic in Branson, Missouri.
Veterinarian adopts round cat with extreme scoliosis after owner tried to have her put down
Pitoe’s spine malformation prevents her from being able to jump, “but she can waddle, run, play, and climb like a pro."
Pitoe’s spine malformation prevents her from being able to jump, “but she can waddle, run, play, and climb like a pro."
Clearwater police rescue dog left in hot car in beach parking garage
Officers came to the rescue of a dog locked in a hot car at a Clearwater Beach parking garage on Tuesday.
Officers came to the rescue of a dog locked in a hot car at a Clearwater Beach parking garage on Tuesday.
Tennessee golden retriever celebrates record-breaking 20th birthday with cake and family
20-year-old Augie is the world's oldest golden retriever.
20-year-old Augie is the world's oldest golden retriever.
Fireworks and pets: Tips to keep your dog or cat calm and safe on the Fourth of July
Loud fireworks displays are no fun for pets, who can become frightened or disoriented by the sound.
Loud fireworks displays are no fun for pets, who can become frightened or disoriented by the sound.
Cheetah purrs for zookeepers at Smithsonian's National Zoo
Cheetahs don't normally purr when a human is nearby, but one cheetah who was hand-raised by zookeepers is relaxed enough around them to purr.
Cheetahs don't normally purr when a human is nearby, but one cheetah who was hand-raised by zookeepers is relaxed enough around them to purr.
Adorable leopard cubs enjoy playtime at San Diego Zoo
A pair of rare Amur leopard cubs were seen in their outdoor habitat at the San Diego Zoo enjoying some quality playtime and showing their natural behavior.
A pair of rare Amur leopard cubs were seen in their outdoor habitat at the San Diego Zoo enjoying some quality playtime and showing their natural behavior.
Video shows small dog helping to foil NYC pharmacy robbery
New York City police have released surveillance video showing a yapping small dog helping to foil a stick-up at a New York City mom-and-pop pharmacy.
New York City police have released surveillance video showing a yapping small dog helping to foil a stick-up at a New York City mom-and-pop pharmacy.
Busch Gardens welcomes baby giraffe just in time for World Giraffe Day
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby giraffe into the world on Friday. The male calf is the third baby born to Bea, a 14-year-old reticulated giraffe. She gave birth to Binty in 2014 and Amani in 2015.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby giraffe into the world on Friday. The male calf is the third baby born to Bea, a 14-year-old reticulated giraffe. She gave birth to Binty in 2014 and Amani in 2015.
Diego the tortoise, famous for saving species with his high sex drive, starts retirement
Diego, the famed Galapagos tortoise whose high sex drive is credited with saving his species from extinction, has entered retirement after decades of breeding and fathering hundreds of tortoises.
Diego, the famed Galapagos tortoise whose high sex drive is credited with saving his species from extinction, has entered retirement after decades of breeding and fathering hundreds of tortoises.
St. Louis Zoo seal lions can't stop chasing toy cars
The sea lions at St Louis Zoo love their enrichment sessions, especially, it seems, if a remote-controlled car is involved.
The sea lions at St Louis Zoo love their enrichment sessions, especially, it seems, if a remote-controlled car is involved.