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.
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.
Man rescues freezing kittens stuck to ice by pouring coffee on them
Three little "pawpsicles" were rescued last week in Canada by a quick-thinking man who used his coffee to thaw them out.
Three little "pawpsicles" were rescued last week in Canada by a quick-thinking man who used his coffee to thaw them out.
Pit bull rescued from dogfighting ring is now a K-9 deputy
Nibbles was rescued in 2015 from a dogfighting ring in Canada by the Throw Away Dogs Project.
Nibbles was rescued in 2015 from a dogfighting ring in Canada by the Throw Away Dogs Project.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Video: Mischievous 3-month-old puppy rescued after getting head stuck in spare tire in Coachella
A cute and mischievous 3-month-old puppy was rescued by firefighters after getting her head stuck in a spare tire in Coachella on Wednesday.
A cute and mischievous 3-month-old puppy was rescued by firefighters after getting her head stuck in a spare tire in Coachella on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Airlines could ban emotional-support animals under proposed rule change
The days of passengers bringing their pets on airplanes as emotional-support animals could be ending.
The days of passengers bringing their pets on airplanes as emotional-support animals could be ending.
Dog with 'wonky' face from early injury gets adopted: 'He just needed patience'
One sweet rescue dog is enjoying his fairy-tail ending in a fur-ever home after receiving “hundreds” of adoption requests.
One sweet rescue dog is enjoying his fairy-tail ending in a fur-ever home after receiving “hundreds” of adoption requests.
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.
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.
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.
Jubilee, a cross-eyed 4-year-old husky, has found her forever family in New Jersey after allegedly being deemed "unsellable" by a breeder.
Clever K9 uses water fountain to quench his thirst
A police dog in New York knows the importance of staying hydrated before a busy shift.
A police dog in New York knows the importance of staying hydrated before a busy shift.
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.
A stray cat named Lady has a new look and a new home thanks to the Dane County Humane Society.
'Extraordinary': Rare video shows 5 mountain lions together in California
“We shared the videos and photos with several of our wildlife biologists, and none of them could recall ever seeing five mountain lions together," said Peter Tira, spokesman for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
“We shared the videos and photos with several of our wildlife biologists, and none of them could recall ever seeing five mountain lions together," said Peter Tira, spokesman for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Governor Newsom calls for California to be a no-kill state for animals in shelters within 5 years
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California to stop euthanizing animals, as part of his budget proposal, he wants to spend $50 million on saving the lives of adoptable cats and dogs across the state, The Sacramento Bee reported.
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California to stop euthanizing animals, as part of his budget proposal, he wants to spend $50 million on saving the lives of adoptable cats and dogs across the state, The Sacramento Bee reported.
Pigeon dies after having cowboy hat glued on its head, rescue group says
One of several pigeons spotted in Las Vegas last year wearing tiny cowboy hats has died, according to a local rescue group.
One of several pigeons spotted in Las Vegas last year wearing tiny cowboy hats has died, according to a local rescue group.
New South Wales authorities drop vegetables from helicopter to feed animals in Australia
Helicopters have been loaded with boxes of food to drop through the bushland and canyons.
Helicopters have been loaded with boxes of food to drop through the bushland and canyons.