Video: Florida deputies, firefighters rescue kitten wedged in pipe

It was a big effort to rescue a small kitten in southwest Florida, as first responders helped free a little feline caught in a tight spot.

California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze

Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.

Florida deputies help rescue kitten found under patrol vehicle

A group of deputies in Southwest Florida took on an unusual task: saving a kitten that hitched a ride under one of their patrol vehicles.

Video: Florida deputy, driver rescue kitten during traffic stop

A traffic stop in Southwest Florida took an unlikely turn when a stray kitten suddenly showed up – a discovery that even had the driver calling it "the best pull-over ever."

Pasco firefighters rescue fawn trapped in drain

Pasco County firefighters took on an unusual task Tuesday, rescuing a baby deer and reuniting him with his mother.

Lu, beloved Homosassa Springs hippo, dies at 65

Lu, a hippopotamus who spent more than 60 years at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, has died, park officials announced late Sunday.

Watch: Runaway pet zebra airlifted after great escape in Tennessee

Ed the pet zebra made quite a splash in his new town, running away a day after his arrival. Video shows him being airlifted by helicopter after he was found Sunday.

Watch: Deer trashes Iowa hair salon after breaking through window

Video shows a Keokuk police officer responding to a call for a burglary - only the culprit was a deer who was desperately seeking an exit.

Mega Dog Adoption Event begins Friday. Here's what to know

This weekend, the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center and several other municipalities’ shelters from across the Tampa Bay area will participate in the Third Annual Mega Dog Adoption Event.

Study finds yet another benefit of having a dog in the family

A large new study finds that early-life exposure to dogs may reduce the genetic risk of developing eczema in children, offering more evidence of the health benefits of having a pet.

Rising pet care costs find many owners unprepared, study shows

More pet owners are opting to invest in wellness plans and pet insurance for their furry family members, adding to their annual pet care costs.

Rabbit v. squirrel: The adorable showdown we've all been waiting for

A Texas woman did not expect the ruckus that ensued when a squirrel and a rabbit both had eyes on food she'd scattered about.

Horses, goats seized in Polk County animal cruelty case, 5 arrested: 'Deplorable'

Polk County deputies say five people face charges after animals, including a horse that died, were found neglected on a property containing "numerous environmental hazards."

6 neglected dogs without food or water rescued from Polk County home, 2 men arrested: PCSO

Two men have been arrested in Polk County for animal neglect after deputies say they discovered six dogs that were living in deplorable conditions with no power or ventilation.