Dog tests 'weak positive' for coronavirus in Hong Kong, first possible infection in pet

The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.

Family finds venomous snake curled up behind toaster

An Australian family discovered a snake behind their toaster that was later identified as the eastern brown snake.

Florida bill would ban 9 reptile species, including iguanas, as pets

Florida lawmakers want to crack down on invasive animals, and are considering banning owning, selling and breeding at least nine different reptile species. Those against the proposal say it could kill a multi-million-dollar industry in the state.

Dogs rescued from Louisiana breeder will be up for adoption at Humane Society of Tampa

Twenty dogs rescued from deplorable conditions have made their way to Tampa from Louisiana. Six of the 20 dogs will be up for adoption Tuesday afternoon at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. 

Manatee deputies rescue distressed pelican on Anna Maria Island

Two Manatee County deputies discovered a pelican in distress Sunday morning on Anna Maria Island near the City Pier.

No charges filed after untreated Citrus County dog gnaws her leg off

An injured dog was in so much pain, she chewed off part of her own leg. The rest later had to be amputated. Now, the animal is in the care of a Hernando County rescue organization, where advocates say something should have been done sooner to help the animal. 

Rescued loggerhead sea turtle released into Gulf of Mexico after 8 months of rehabilitation

After eight months of medication, fluids, antibiotics, as well as a diet of jumbo shrimp and restaurant-quality fish, a 128-pound loggerhead sea turtle was healthy enough to return to the wild. 

Dolphin swims alongside Pasco County deputies 

Deputies made a new friend in the waters off the coast of Pasco County this week when they encountered a curious dolphin.

‘Lap of Love’ veterinarians offer in-home euthanasia to give a final farewell in a place of comfort

The worst thing about our dogs and cats is that they don’t live nearly as long as we’d want, wish, or hope for. There is a local organization that can step in when that time comes and make it the most peaceful and loving process all from your lap.

Deer delights customers at Indiana grocery store

Shoppers at an Indiana grocery store got quite a surprise when a deer wandered in and began racing through the aisles.

Volunteers needed to bottle feed, foster kittens for Bradenton animal rescue

This might be the most adorable volunteer opportunity ever: a Bradenton animal rescue is looking for anyone who wants to foster and bottle-feed tiny kittens this spring.