Venomous snake found in high school football players helmet
A high school student football player in Arkansas found an unsettling surprise in his helmet during football practice.
A high school student football player in Arkansas found an unsettling surprise in his helmet during football practice.
Canine blood donors save Polk County K9 Ace after being shot
A Polk County Sheriff's Office working canine named Ace is back home with his handler to recover and begin retirement after being shot multiple times last Thursday.
A Polk County Sheriff's Office working canine named Ace is back home with his handler to recover and begin retirement after being shot multiple times last Thursday.
US sues raw pet food maker; says 2/3 of recent samples had pathogens
The U.S. has sued a raw pet food maker, arguing that its product pose a threat to pets and their families.
The U.S. has sued a raw pet food maker, arguing that its product pose a threat to pets and their families.
Polk County K9 Ace's surgery paid for by Tampa couple's non-profit
A Tampa non-profit organization has stepped in to cover all medical expenses for a Polk County Sheriff's Office dog who had his leg amputated after being shot in the line of duty last week.
A Tampa non-profit organization has stepped in to cover all medical expenses for a Polk County Sheriff's Office dog who had his leg amputated after being shot in the line of duty last week.
Cobras, vipers and anacondas: 46 venomous snakes seized from warehouse
Two men are facing charges after authorities seized two anacondas and 46 venomous snakes – including a cobra and pit vipers – from a warehouse in Connecticut.
Two men are facing charges after authorities seized two anacondas and 46 venomous snakes – including a cobra and pit vipers – from a warehouse in Connecticut.
Nationwide recall issued for dog, horse medications after glass fibers found in vials
A nationwide recall has been issued for certain veterinary medications after glass fibers were discovered in some injection vials during routine testing.
A nationwide recall has been issued for certain veterinary medications after glass fibers were discovered in some injection vials during routine testing.
Seven beluga whales rescued from closed marine park in Canada now being cared for at SeaWorld San Antonio
From Canada to Texas. Seven beluga whales are now safe and sound at SeaWorld San Antonio after being rescued from a closed marine park in Canada that could no longer care for them.
From Canada to Texas. Seven beluga whales are now safe and sound at SeaWorld San Antonio after being rescued from a closed marine park in Canada that could no longer care for them.
These gene-edited beagles could provide hope for dog-loving allergy sufferers
For the first time, scientists have successfully used gene-editing technology to eliminate a primary allergy-causing protein in two dogs, Bailey the beagle and her twin Alfie.
For the first time, scientists have successfully used gene-editing technology to eliminate a primary allergy-causing protein in two dogs, Bailey the beagle and her twin Alfie.
Senior dogs paired with senior residents for shelter adoption push
A local photoshoot paired senior citizens with shelter dogs to help get the older dogs into forever homes.
A local photoshoot paired senior citizens with shelter dogs to help get the older dogs into forever homes.
Massive great hammerhead shark found dead on North Carolina beach
A 14-foot great hammerhead shark washed ashore on the north end of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Sunday.
A 14-foot great hammerhead shark washed ashore on the north end of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Sunday.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Deadliest animal in every US state revealed, from moose and bears to dogs
A demographic data platform has released a new report identifying the animals most likely to kill people in each U.S. state.
A demographic data platform has released a new report identifying the animals most likely to kill people in each U.S. state.
Animal cruelty trial: SPCA Tampa Bay found not guilty in viral Waddles the pig case
A Pinellas County judge found SPCA Tampa Bay not guilty after receiving a civil animal cruelty citation following Waddles the pig being found severely sunburned under shelter care.
A Pinellas County judge found SPCA Tampa Bay not guilty after receiving a civil animal cruelty citation following Waddles the pig being found severely sunburned under shelter care.
Severely neglected dogs found in Tampa apartment, caregiver arrested: HCSO
A woman was arrested Monday after deputies found two severely neglected dogs in a Tampa apartment.
A woman was arrested Monday after deputies found two severely neglected dogs in a Tampa apartment.
Boy, 11, spends 100 hours reading to shelter animals at Jacksonville Humane Society
An 11-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida is comforting homeless animals while making history. Nehemiah Turner is the first child to reach 100 hours of reading to dogs as part of the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsitive Reading program.
An 11-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida is comforting homeless animals while making history. Nehemiah Turner is the first child to reach 100 hours of reading to dogs as part of the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsitive Reading program.
Emu on the loose leads Dade City officers on chase
A rogue emu sparked an unusual police chase after wandering through town before officers successfully brought the bird under control.
A rogue emu sparked an unusual police chase after wandering through town before officers successfully brought the bird under control.
Meet Waddles: The 350-pound pig at the center of animal cruelty trial
A legal battle in the case of a 350-pound pig named Waddles is heating up ahead of a non-jury trial Wednesday, following allegations that SPCA Tampa Bay left the animal to roast in the hot Florida sun.
A legal battle in the case of a 350-pound pig named Waddles is heating up ahead of a non-jury trial Wednesday, following allegations that SPCA Tampa Bay left the animal to roast in the hot Florida sun.
Free rabies vaccines: Polk animal control, SPCA Florida partner after recent cases
Health officials across Polk, Sarasota and Citrus counties issued rabies alerts, prompting local animal groups to offer free vaccinations and microchips Saturday in Lakeland.
Health officials across Polk, Sarasota and Citrus counties issued rabies alerts, prompting local animal groups to offer free vaccinations and microchips Saturday in Lakeland.
Move over Jimothy: Dog with same short spine syndrome as raccoon melts hearts on internet
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
ZooTampa’s baby boom: Historic manatee birth highlights latest conservation wins
ZooTampa at Lowry Park welcomed several newborn animals this year, including a rescued manatee's calf and a critically endangered Eastern bongo.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park welcomed several newborn animals this year, including a rescued manatee's calf and a critically endangered Eastern bongo.