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Piglet rescued after being 'tossed like a football' at Mardi Gras party in New Orleans

Piglet rescued after being 'tossed like a football' at Mardi Gras party in New Orleans

A piglet named Piglet was rescued from mistreatment at a Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans after being thrown around "like a football" by three men, as reported by the Humane Society of Louisiana on February 19.

February 20, 2024 7:20pm EST
Pregnant elk soar through Tennessee skies in state's first-of-its-kind population study

Pregnant elk soar through Tennessee skies in state's first-of-its-kind population study

It's all part of a groundbreaking study that aims to understand the population dynamics of the species better.

February 17, 2024 11:02pm EST
Anti-aging drug for dogs in the works: Meet Boo, the 1st dog taking the pill

Anti-aging drug for dogs in the works: Meet Boo, the 1st dog taking the pill

One of the hardest parts of being a dog owner is knowing how short their sweet lives can be. A new line of drugs in the works hopes to give them a little more time.

February 17, 2024 12:33pm EST
Hawaiian cat lost during Maui wildfires reunited with family in Montana

Hawaiian cat lost during Maui wildfires reunited with family in Montana

After spending 100 days in the fire zone, the Maui Humane Society's Fire Task Force and trapping team were able to catch Mahina safely.

February 16, 2024 2:39pm EST
Bay Area cat with screw in her paw rescued, will be available for adoption

Bay Area cat with screw in her paw rescued, will be available for adoption

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says they rescued a cat that had a screw screwed into her paw on Wednesday.

February 16, 2024 11:18am EST
Here's how you can help nearly 70 rabbits rescued from Manatee County hoarding situation

Here's how you can help nearly 70 rabbits rescued from Manatee County hoarding situation

After being rescued from a hoarding situation, dozens of rabbits are now in the good hands of Manatee County Animal Welfare, and it needs help taking care of the animals. 

February 15, 2024 10:00pm EST
Video: Dog found with zip tie around snout adopted by officer who rescued him

Video: Dog found with zip tie around snout adopted by officer who rescued him

A dog in Indiana has a new home with a police officer who rescued him after he was found with a zip tie on his snout. 

February 14, 2024 5:18pm EST
Keeping pets safe on Valentine's Day

Keeping pets safe on Valentine's Day

This Valentine's Day, we want to look out for everyone we love, including our four-legged family.

February 12, 2024 10:56pm EST
Brooksville woman gets shocking cancer diagnosis after bull attack: 'I got another chance'

Brooksville woman gets shocking cancer diagnosis after bull attack: 'I got another chance'

A Brooksville woman who was attacked by her own bull back in November received unexpected news while in the hospital treating her injuries. 

February 12, 2024 5:26pm EST
Video shows Tampa driver dumping dog in parking lot, taking off

Video shows Tampa driver dumping dog in parking lot, taking off

Surveillance cameras captured the moment a 2-year-old pit bull mix was abandoned in Tampa near the corner of MacDill Avenue and Azeele Street. 

February 12, 2024 4:13pm EST
‘I know God was watching over him’: Owner of escaped kangaroo

‘I know God was watching over him’: Owner of escaped kangaroo

A kangaroo was back home with its owner in Temple Terrace on Friday, a day after it escaped and made its way to a condominium complex down the road.

February 9, 2024 6:54pm EST
'There's a kangaroo in my apartment': Kangaroo runs rampant in Tampa before deputies' capture

'There's a kangaroo in my apartment': Kangaroo runs rampant in Tampa before deputies' capture

A Tampa resident spotted an unusual sight in the Sunshine State - a kangaroo on the loose! The kangaroo ran rampant through a Tampa apartment complex.

February 8, 2024 2:24pm EST
Massachusetts police K9 tracks scent for over 2 miles to find missing 12-year-old in freezing cold

Massachusetts police K9 tracks scent for over 2 miles to find missing 12-year-old in freezing cold

K9 Biza and her handler, Auburn Police Officer David Ljunggren, were deployed, and the dog eventually picked up a scent.

February 8, 2024 1:38pm EST
Ingo the flamingo, famous Berlin zoo resident, dies age 75 – and maybe older

Ingo the flamingo, famous Berlin zoo resident, dies age 75 – and maybe older

The Berlin Zoo is mourning Ingo the flamingo, its oldest resident, who died at what is believed to be at least 75 years of age and had lived there since the mid-1950s.  

February 8, 2024 10:56am EST
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack

Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack

A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.

February 7, 2024 7:02pm EST
Gulfport pet mayor race helps raise money for St. Pete animal shelter, Gulfport Arts and Heritage

Gulfport pet mayor race helps raise money for St. Pete animal shelter, Gulfport Arts and Heritage

It’s election season in Gulfport, but the campaign trail looks a little different.

February 6, 2024 7:09pm EST
Cat found shot with an arrow in its back in Pinellas County; detectives search for culprit

Cat found shot with an arrow in its back in Pinellas County; detectives search for culprit

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is looking for the person who they say shot a cat with an arrow.

February 6, 2024 3:46pm EST
PHOTOS: Homeowner calls Clearwater police to wrangle horses that were grazing in yard

PHOTOS: Homeowner calls Clearwater police to wrangle horses that were grazing in yard

A Clearwater resident found horses grazing in their yard on Sunday night, according to officials.

February 5, 2024 5:03pm EST
Two Oldsmar eaglets, adult eagle feared dead by bird advocates from secondary rat poisoning

Two Oldsmar eaglets, adult eagle feared dead by bird advocates from secondary rat poisoning

Rodenticide may be to blame for the deaths of two eaglets and an adult eagle in Oldsmar. This comes as the Raptor Center of Tampa Bay reports treating more than 70 birds suspected of secondary rat poisoning in the last year.

February 2, 2024 9:38pm EST
Groundhog Day 2024: How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?

Groundhog Day 2024: How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?

The famous groundhog has been at it since the 1880s and will continue his tradition of predicting the weather on Friday morning. Here's his accuracy rate.

February 2, 2024 8:53am EST
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