Furry, four-legged stowaways from Miami to get new homes in Lakeland
Herc Rentals sent one of their trucks to Miami to make a pickup. Hundreds of miles later, the truck came back to Lakeland with a surprising cargo: Four little stowaways.
Fat cat can't be bothered with treadmill workout
A morbidly obese cat in Washington is under strict orders to shed some pounds -- and she's not happy about it.
'Amazing' puppy grows back fur after rescue, adoption
One young puppy in England has likely never looked or felt better since being adopted by a kindhearted veterinary worker and recovering from a nasty case of mange that left her body nearly naked without fur.
Good dog at shelter for more than 500 days looking for forever home
A very lovable dog who has spent more than 500 days at a Maryland animal shelter is looking for the happy ending she deserves.
Medical care, baths, and hugs: Rescued dogs get some TLC
Bright-eyed and bushy tailed, hundreds of dogs are acclimating well under a new roof at Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center. Monday, they were bathed and groomed inside the county facility. For some, it was the first time in a long time.
Father and daughter rescue pelicans injured from fishing hooks
At least two pelicans are recovering after being caught on a fishing hook and tangled up in fishing line.
Vietnam Marine veteran in New Mexico hospice care reunites with beloved dog one last time
A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.
Two suspects charged in largest seizure of turtles in recent history, FWC says
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged two suspects for poaching thousands of native turtles in Florida in what the agency says is the largest seizure of turtles in recent history.
Another horse euthanized at Santa Anita Park; 34th since December
Satchel Paige, a 3-year-old gelding, died on Saturday after suffering an injury to his left leg during the fifth race at Santa Anita, the 34th death of a horse at the track since Dec. 26.
Berlin zoo's panda cubs take first glimpse of the world
Twin panda cubs born six weeks ago at Zoo Berlin have opened their eyes for the first time.
Rare crocodile snapped up outside Englewood home
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says an Animal Resources officer trapped a croc, which was about 6 feet long, and turned it over to Florida Fish & Wildlife for relocation.
Crash kills racing pigeons being transported for training
A roll-over accident in Hernando County Thursday morning is costing several pigeon racers thousands of dollars and, in some cases, some of their most prized birds.
Bill aims to protect dogs during severe weather, hurricanes
People who leave dogs outside and unattended during freezing temperatures or other severe weather could face up to a year in jail or a fine of up to $5,000, under a measure filed Wednesday in the Florida Senate.
Montana fishermen catch live bobcat in fishing net on lake
A family said they spotted a young bobcat thrashing in the water while they were fishing.
'He never gave up': After 1,076 days at animal shelter, Bentley finds forever home
After spending nearly three years at the Pennsylvania SPCA, a 7-year-old rescue dog has finally found his forever home.
Pit bull dies after protecting young children from snake bite
The Richardson family said goodbye to their hero this week.
Dog that lived at shelter for more than 400 days finally gets adopted after human moves in
A Kansas dog who has lived in an animal shelter for more than a year was finally adopted on Tuesday, a week after a man moved into the shelter to try and help find the dog a home.
‘I came out in tears': Professional violinist performs for abused shelter dogs to calm them
Violinist Martin Agee has performed with some pretty big names like Madonna and Metallica, but nothing compares to the performance that he gives every few weeks to the shelter dogs at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ (ASPCA) in New York City.
Property owner of Tampa breeding facility previously banned from owning dogs
After the seizure of more than 350 dogs from a breeder in East Tampa, officials have uncovered more than 20 years of alleged animal abuse and neglect at the hands of the property owner and business manager.
Hillsborough shelter in need of adoptions after hundreds of dogs were seized from breeder
Following one of the largest dog rescue operations in Hillsborough County’s history, the county shelter is now in desperate need to clear some space.