BARK Air launches luxury airline for dogs
BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.
Dog's life saved thanks to Tampa non-profit
A Tampa nonprofit helped pay for emergency surgery for a Polk County dog, whose bladder was filled to the brim with bladder stones.
Pelicans, dolphin compete for fish in Florida
An amazing scene unfolded in Florida as a group of pelicans and a dolphin competed to catch a fish in the crystal-clear waters of Honeymoon Island.
Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
Large grasshoppers hatching, growing on Florida's Gulf Coast. Here's how you can protect your plants
Just a few of them can wreak havoc on your plants.
Manatee County animal shelter in need of donations after taking in dogs from third hoarding case
A Manatee County animal shelter is seeking donations from the 24-hour Giving Challenge after its third dog hoarding intake this year.
K-9 officer stabbed in line of duty, recovering at animal hospital
A K-9 officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was stabbed during duty while responding to a report of a suicidal individual armed with a knife on March 29.
French bulldog stolen along Pinellas County street, owner hopes to find pet
A French bulldog owner in St. Petersburg is hoping the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and the community will help her find her dog, which she said was stolen on Thursday.
‘Jimmy Buffett’ namesake rescued from Margaritaville in Florida
A ‘strange bird’ may have been looking for its lost shaker of salt when it ended up needing to be rescued from Margaritaville.
Video: Flamingo chicks are first ‘little fluffballs’ born at Dallas Zoo since 2016
The Dallas Zoo is welcoming two new flamingo chicks to the flock.
Famous casino cats need new home after closure
The Tropicana casino and hotel in Vegas is being torn down to build a baseball stadium.
'Mountain lion' turns out to be chonky cat, police admit
A large cat seen in a South San Francisco residential area, initially mistaken for a mountain lion, was confirmed by police to be an oversized domestic or feral feline.
Five-legged lamb gets second chance after Mississippi woman opens home and heart for rehabilitation
"It’s the most rewarding thing to give up your time to get an animal the opportunity to live," Natalie Renot said.
Firefighter adopts puppy rescued from house fire
A puppy that survived serious injuries in a house fire found a very special forever home. Now, he'll tour schools to teach the importance of fire safety.
Watch: Dogs cause $3,000 damage trying to reach cat inside car
A Florida woman woke up to find her car damaged by two dogs attempting to reach a cat inside.
Temple Terrace sisters caring for critically sick dogs after two others die from illness
Months after the mystery canine respiratory virus made headlines across the country, two Temple Terrace sisters are coping with the death of two of their dogs, while seven others are critically sick.
State buys 1,300-acre Polk County property in effort to conserve habitat, protect Florida panther
Acres of land in Polk County are now protected in the hands of the state, in an effort to help protect Florida’s panthers and wildlife.
First-of-its-kind bill could limit bulldog, pug breeding
The bill wouldn’t single out any specific breeds but aims to limit the intentional breeding of animals that have identical physical deformities that negatively impact their health.
South Florida's Louie the Raccoon named 2024 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts winner
A 2-year-old raccoon from South Florida has been crowned the 2024 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts winner.
Fire Rescue dog sworn in to work with Venice firefighters
Venice Fire Rescue has sworn in its newest member of the team: a dog named Misty.