Manatee Rehabilitation Center nears completion at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

A highly anticipated addition to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium is nearing completion. Construction crews are wrapping up work on the aquarium’s new Manatee Rehabilitation Center.

Bringing a dog into the US? Here are the new CDC rules

The new CDC dog import rules apply to dogs brought in by breeders or rescue groups, as well as pets traveling with their U.S. owners.

More than 100 wild flamingos counted in Florida, census shows

Audubon Florida counted more than 100 wild American flamingos across the state during one week in February, according to new census data.

'Kittens' dropped off at Arizona Humane Society turned out to be something else

The Arizona Humane Society is warning people to be certain that baby animals are actually orphans before attempting to rescue them — and to be sure of the species of the animal.

Veterinarian shortage could hit US by 2030, study suggests

A recent study warns of a potential shortage of veterinarians in the US by 2030, with up to 15,000 fewer vets than needed nationwide.

Gator on a coffee run? Reptile wrangled in drive-thru at North Port Starbucks

An alligator's surprise Starbucks run -- more like a crawl -- came to a sudden end as first responders in North Port captured the gator in the drive-thru and safely relocated the reptile.

North Carolina child says she hears 'monsters' in the wall, turns out to be 50K buzzing bees

A mother has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that her little girl's complaint about hearing "monsters" inside her walls ended up being a swarm of 50,000 bees that somehow entered the family's home.

Chihuahua mix named Twinkie dognapped from Daytona Beach home: police

A dog named Twinkie was taken from a home in Daytona Beach on Monday afternoon by a woman wearing a yellow vest that said “inspector" on it, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.

Cat shipped in Amazon box from Utah to California

The owner reunited with her beloved cat after nearly a week when the animal accidentally climbed into a shipment box.

Florida puppy born with green fur: Meet 'Shamrock'

In Pensacola, Florida, a golden retriever puppy named "Shamrock" made headlines for being born with a green coat of fur.

Hospital urges snakebite victims to refrain from bringing in serpents

An Australian hospital urged snakebite victims to stop trying to catch the slithery culprits when seeking medical attention after one patient came in carrying a serpent in a loosely locked box.

Flame-throwing robotic dog unleashed for sale in US

The contraption, equipped with the ARC Flamethrower, can emit fire streams up to 30 feet with the push of a button.