Man buys $6M Super Bowl ad to thank veterinarians who saved his dog’s life

After Scout was given a month to live due to an aggressive form of cancer, his owner purchased a Super Bowl ad to thank the veterinarians who saved the dog.

South Carolina animal sanctuary seeking volunteer swine snugglers

The Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary in South Carolina is seeking volunteers to cuddle with more than 100 rescue pigs to get them ready for adoption.

Puppies join pro athletes for yoga at IMG Academy

The only thing more relaxing than yoga might be yoga with puppies. That's why IMG Academy is incorporating puppy yoga into its pro athlete summit in Bradenton.

Shelter animals could become Florida's official state pet

Animals in rescue shelters and those adopted from them could become Florida's official state pet under a bill unanimously approved by a Senate committee on Monday.

Hernando commissioner suggests man should shoot 'dangerous' dog

If you ask George Treanor, his dog Toby was a danger, but because the dog never actually bit anyone, animal services would not accept Toby as an owner surrender and a veterinarian would not put him down.

Pets from earthquake-ravaged Puerto Rico up for adoption

More than 100 dogs and cats that were rescued from Puerto Rico are up for adoption at animal shelters along the East Coast.

Hillsborough County looks to ban retail puppy sales

It’s now been four months since more than 300 dogs were rescued from a Tampa breeding facility. Since then, county commissioners said they want to crack down on stores that sell pets, but some businesses say they’re being unfairly targeted.

Mama dog found on side of road pulling crate filled with puppies

A mother dog was found on the side of the road pulling a crate with four of her puppies crammed inside. Now they are headed to a rescue.

Miami firefighters rescue pet hawk from palm tree

A hawk that was missing for a week turned up in a 60-foot palm tree in the Miami suburb of Homestead earlier this week. 

Domestic abusers could lose contact with pets if bill in Florida legislature passes

Victims of domestic violence could request that judges temporarily prevent abusers from having contact with pets, under a bill approved Tuesday by a House panel.

Dog tries to dig through snow after blizzard buries owner's home

A dog in the coastal Canadian city of St John’s couldn’t dig himself out of his owners’ home on Saturday after a massive blizzard struck the region.

Cross-eyed husky Jubilee finds forever home in New Jersey

Jubilee, a cross-eyed 4-year-old husky, has found her forever family in New Jersey after allegedly being deemed "unsellable" by a breeder.

Cat with crochet ears finds forever home

A stray cat named Lady has a new look and a new home thanks to the Dane County Humane Society.