Unanimous vote changes how Pasco pet stores source their animals

It was a unanimous vote by Pasco County commissioners Tuesday to ban pet stores from selling cats and dogs from breeders, a restriction Animal Services called overdue.

Deputies help bear cubs escape dumpster with ladder

Deputies in California came to the rescue of some adorable bear cubs stuck in a dumpster.

Injured manatee rescued, taken to ZooTampa for rehabilitation

Multiple agencies worked together to rescue an injured manatee after it was reportedly hit by a boat in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on September 5, according to local media reports.

Rescued, rehabilitated birds of prey find home at George McGough Nature Park

Hidden along the Pinellas Intracoastal, is Largo's George C. McGough Nature Park. Like most family-friendly parks this one has lots of things for the family to enjoy; it also has some hidden treasures. 

Goat climbs into deputy's car, chews papers in Georgia

A goat with no respect for authority climbed into a deputy’s car, chewed on her paperwork, and knocked her to the ground in north-central Georgia on September 1, bodycam footage shows.

Dogs head to daycare as families head back to school, work

Doggie daycare gives pets a chance to get that social interaction they are missing when their family gets back to a school and work routine.

Bulldog puppy 'Doggo Blaine' stars in his own 'Up' balloon stunt

Many of us have watched the 2009 Pixar movie Up and wondered what it might be like to float away tied to a bunch of balloons.

Rescue dog adopts kittens after the tragic death of her own puppies

A rescue dog has become the rescuer after adopting a group of newborn kittens. While the relationship is obviously good for the cats, it’s also helping the dog, who was mourning the loss of her own puppies.

Victoria zoo saves life of orphaned koala joey

A tiny orphaned koala joey has been saved by veterinary staff at the Werribee Open Range Zoo after its mother was killed in the wild by a dog.

Mom fears scam after $20K in donations for autism service dog vanishes

A Wisconsin mother fears she may have been cheated out of $20,000 in donations raised to buy a golden retriever service dog for her son, who has autism.

Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake

Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.