‘He will not be contained’: Quilty the shelter cat put in solitary confinement after repeatedly freeing other cats
A shelter cat in Texas was put in solitary confinement after repeatedly escaping and freeing other cats.
Turtles found in Washington park with swastikas painted on their shells
The turtles were spotted by park visitors near Seattle and believed to have been released into the area.
‘You gave me a heart attack’: Lizard leaps out of man's pocket during police search in California
Video shared by the Chico Police Department shows the officer searching a man when suddenly the rogue reptile jumps out of his pocket.
Hundreds apply for lottery to adopt dogs rescued from Tampa breeder
Hillsborough County officials opened the adoption lottery Sunday for the 300 dogs rescued from an East Tampa breeder.
Very good service dog poses for yearbook photo at Arkansas elementary school
A very good service dog is making her first appearance in an Arkansas elementary school's yearbook.
Dog owner issues warning after dog poisoned by bufo toad
Kelsey Barbas tried to act fast after her dog, Tater came into contact with a bufo toad, but it was too late. Now she's warning others to watch out for these deadly creatures.
‘The Muttcracker’: Ballerinas pose with shelter pets in magical holiday photo series
A photography project involving ballet dancers and shelter animals has helped the pets find forever homes.
‘Unsung hero’: Petco Foundation honors woman for bringing shelter kill rate from 100 percent down to 0
A Texas woman received $35,000 and will be honored by the Petco Foundation for her dedication to a rundown animal shelter where she dropped the kill rate from 100 percent to zero.
Hundreds of dogs rescued from Tampa breeder are ready for adoption -- but the process will be different
Most of the dogs seized from a breeder in Tampa will be up for adoption, and those who are interested will need to commit to a weeklong process.
Senate unanimously passes bill to make animal cruelty a federal felony
Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate have unanimously passed a bipartisan bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony.
Adoption fees could triple for dogs seized from Tampa breeder
According to a county spokesman, the more than 300 dogs rescued from Trish's All-Breed Grooming have a high market value, and officials worry the dogs will be adopted and resold.
Dog that killed Chihuahua in Myakka City park may be repeat offender: animal control
A Myakka City woman is heartbroken and angry after another dog in a park killed her Chihuahua. Her son was also injured. Animal control is investigating whether the dog is a repeat offender.
North Dakota brewery is putting shelter dogs on its beer cans
One brewery is combining shelter dogs and beer for a good cause.
Baby cheetah paired with rescue dog at Cincinnati Zoo
A baby cheetah has been paired with a rescue puppy at the Cincinnati Zoo, and the two playmates have quickly become best friends.
Brevard Zoo welcomes in 3 flamingo chicks
“These are the first flamingos to hatch at the Zoo, and we are eagerly celebrating their arrival."
Autism service dog soothes owner during panic attack: ‘He’s my hero’
A service trained to detect panic attacks came to his owners rescue in a very emotional and personal video.
Toddler and good dog dance to 'Beauty and the Beast' in adorable viral video
It's a tale as old as time, when a little girl's best playmate, who so happens to be her dog, can also be her cute beast.
Truffles the cat helps kids get comfortable with wearing glasses, going to eye doctor
Truffles is a 2-year-old cat whose mission is helping children get more comfortable with going to the eye doctor and wearing glasses or eye patches.
The majority of baby sea turtles are now born female — climate change is to blame
Warming temperatures resulting from climate change are having a dramatic and potentially devastating effect on sea turtle populations — as temperatures rise, so does the temperature of the sandy beaches where turtles lay their eggs, and this means that an overwhelming majority of turtles are now born female.
Animal advocates hope new abuse bill curbs mistreatment
Congressman Vern Buchanan and Congressman Ted Deutch hope the PACT act, Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture, will send a loud message to abusers.