Clearwater community helps reunite owner who lost dog after car crash

Clearwater community helps reunite owner who lost dog after car crash

After almost a week on the run, a dog named Mya Angel was finally reunited with her owner in Clearwater, just in time for the new year, thanks to a huge community effort sparked by social media.

After almost a week on the run, a dog named Mya Angel was finally reunited with her owner in Clearwater, just in time for the new year, thanks to a huge community effort sparked by social media.

Cyclist gives thirsty koala a drink during severe heatwave in Australia

Cyclist gives thirsty koala a drink during severe heatwave in Australia

A cyclist gave water to a thirsty koala during her morning ride in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 27. A severe heatwave has gripped South Australia on Dec. 27.

A cyclist gave water to a thirsty koala during her morning ride in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 27. A severe heatwave has gripped South Australia on Dec. 27.

Police rescue dog trapped in icy pond on Christmas Eve

Police rescue dog trapped in icy pond on Christmas Eve

Thanks to a Wisconsin police officer, a dog that had fallen into an icy pond was able to return home to her family on Christmas Eve. 

Thanks to a Wisconsin police officer, a dog that had fallen into an icy pond was able to return home to her family on Christmas Eve. 

SeaWorld Orlando ends 'One Ocean' killer-whale show, will add 'Orca Encounter'

SeaWorld Orlando ends 'One Ocean' killer-whale show, will add 'Orca Encounter'

SeaWorld Orlando's "One Ocean" show was developed after the 2010 death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau. It was the first show that did not include trainers in the water with the killer whales. "Orca Encounter" will kick off on Jan.1 at Shamu Stadium.

SeaWorld Orlando's "One Ocean" show was developed after the 2010 death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau. It was the first show that did not include trainers in the water with the killer whales. "Orca Encounter" will kick off on Jan.1 at Shamu Stadium.

Polk County K9 retires

Polk County K9 retires

After six years and hundreds of criminal apprehensions, Winton, a K9 with the Polk County Sheriff's Office is retiring.

After six years and hundreds of criminal apprehensions, Winton, a K9 with the Polk County Sheriff's Office is retiring.

Drug-resistant bacteria linked to pet store puppies: CDC

Drug-resistant bacteria linked to pet store puppies: CDC

Thirty people across 13 states have been sickened by a bacteria linked to the cutest of culprits, pet store puppies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning about the outbreak this week.

Thirty people across 13 states have been sickened by a bacteria linked to the cutest of culprits, pet store puppies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning about the outbreak this week.

Turtle's flipper amputated after 'severe entanglement' in fishing line

Turtle's flipper amputated after 'severe entanglement' in fishing line

A sea turtle is recovering from having a flipper amputated after fishing line wrapped around it. Rescuers at Boca Raton’s Gumbo Limbo Nature Center were able to rehabilitate the turtle and hope to release it back into the ocean, but they’re using this case to remind fishermen not to cut their lines if they hook a turtle or any marine animal.

A sea turtle is recovering from having a flipper amputated after fishing line wrapped around it. Rescuers at Boca Raton’s Gumbo Limbo Nature Center were able to rehabilitate the turtle and hope to release it back into the ocean, but they’re using this case to remind fishermen not to cut their lines if they hook a turtle or any marine animal.

Firefighters rescue dog that chased cat up a tree and got stuck

Firefighters rescue dog that chased cat up a tree and got stuck

We've all heard about cats needing to be rescued from trees -- but what about dogs? That's what happened to one German shepherd that got stuck at the top of a tree in northern California.

We've all heard about cats needing to be rescued from trees -- but what about dogs? That's what happened to one German shepherd that got stuck at the top of a tree in northern California.

Neighbors record man beating dog unconscious: police

Neighbors record man beating dog unconscious: police

A St. Petersburg man is accused of beating his dog so badly the animal appeared to lose consciousness.

A St. Petersburg man is accused of beating his dog so badly the animal appeared to lose consciousness.