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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.



















