Legislation would make abandoning your dog outside during a hurricane a crime in Florida
A Florida lawmaker wants to make it illegal to abandon your dog outside during a hurricane.
A Florida lawmaker wants to make it illegal to abandon your dog outside during a hurricane.
Dogs can count, especially when it comes to treats: study
A new study reveals man’s best friend is capable of counting-- especially their treats.
A new study reveals man’s best friend is capable of counting-- especially their treats.
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.
California dog at shelter for over 5 years adopted in time for Christmas
Seamus the pitbull has found a forever home, just in time for Christmas.
Seamus the pitbull has found a forever home, just in time for Christmas.
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.
Canines choose their own Christmas presents at animal shelter
Christmas came a week early for animals staying at Dogs Trust Ireland’s Rehoming Center in Dublin.
Christmas came a week early for animals staying at Dogs Trust Ireland’s Rehoming Center in Dublin.
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
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
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
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.
Home for the holidays: Dog gets adopted in time for Christmas after 500 days in animal shelter
A five-year-old dog got the best Christmas gift ever: a new home for the holidays.
A five-year-old dog got the best Christmas gift ever: a new home for the holidays.
Service dog overjoyed to meet Dug from Disney’s movie ‘Up’ in adorable video
This service dog meeting Dug from the Disney movie ‘Up’ will melt your heart.
This service dog meeting Dug from the Disney movie ‘Up’ will melt your heart.
Fishtown couple adopts malnourished, elderly dog after she wanders into their home during storm
When a couple's front door swung open during a storm in Fishtown, an emaciated 9-year-old dog sought shelter inside. Now, she has a forever home.
When a couple's front door swung open during a storm in Fishtown, an emaciated 9-year-old dog sought shelter inside. Now, she has a forever home.
Amazing picture shows the moment a horse looks like it's hysterically laughing
"It was quite an uplifting and hilarious moment."
"It was quite an uplifting and hilarious moment."
Utah woman claims vet mistakenly euthanized pet dog after calling wrong family
A Utah family is coping with losing their dog after a vet reportedly euthanized him by mistake.
A Utah family is coping with losing their dog after a vet reportedly euthanized him by mistake.
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.
Video captures man’s heroic rescue of dog after leash gets shut in elevator doors
A heroic rescue of a small dog was captured on video after the leash got caught between the closing doors.
A heroic rescue of a small dog was captured on video after the leash got caught between the closing doors.
Someone is putting tiny cowboy hats on pigeons in Las Vegas as animal rescue works to remove them
Someone in Las Vegas has been putting tiny cowboy hats on the heads of Las Vegas pigeons, and while you might be asking yourself why, one local onlooker only has one explanation: “the rodeo is in town.”
Someone in Las Vegas has been putting tiny cowboy hats on the heads of Las Vegas pigeons, and while you might be asking yourself why, one local onlooker only has one explanation: “the rodeo is in town.”
Police horse makes ‘nice list,’ goes holiday shopping at PetSmart
Looks like a police horse in Louisiana has made the "nice list" this holiday season.
Looks like a police horse in Louisiana has made the "nice list" this holiday season.
Coast Guard rescues dog found swimming off Florida coast
A Coast Guard crew in southwest Florida rescued a dog they found swimming offshore Wednesday night.
A Coast Guard crew in southwest Florida rescued a dog they found swimming offshore Wednesday night.