'Heartbreaking': Mama black bear dies after being shot in Florida neighborhood

A Florida black bear known to walk around a neighborhood in Sanford with her two young cubs was shot and killed over the weekend, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Relative of the 'murder hornet' found along East Coast in US for first time

The Georgia Department of Agriculture recently announced a yellow-legged hornet was found near Savannah, Georgia. It is the first known spotting in the U.S. and is considered a predator to honeybees.

Central Florida man arrested for malnourished dogs said he hasn't bought dog food in 5 weeks: deputies

A man from Deltona was arrested after his three dogs were found malnourished and without food or water. His partner also shooed a deputy away who brought them a bag of dog food after they complained of financial woes.

Bay Area church helps keep animals in forever homes with pet food pantry

Shelters are over-flowing with surrendered pets, because their owners simply can't afford rising vet and pet food costs. A Tampa Bay Area church, though, is taking steps to help keep dogs and cats in their forever homes by eliminating the burden of rising pet food costs.

Chihuahua died after C-section by fake vet, Florida detectives say

Police said the man is a licensed pet groomer but was posing as a veterinarian when he performed a C-section and spay procedure on the pregnant dog, Sugar.

Maui Humane Society overwhelmed after wildfire; how you can help

The Maui Humane Society was already over capacity before the wildfire sparked and is in desperate need of supplies and fosters.

Conservation groups file lawsuit seeking gopher tortoise protections

Two conservation groups Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging a decision by federal wildlife officials to reject listing gopher tortoises as endangered or threatened species, saying the burrowing animals face a "grim" future without help.

Syracuse police say man who killed pit bull in stabbing lied about being attacked by dog

The Syracuse Police Department says Thomas Hemmingway is now facing a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge after investigators reviewed video footage of the July 26 incident.

Memorial garden offers place to honor beloved pets

Jeannette Green has laid three loved ones to rest in the beautiful memorial garden at St. Matthews Anglican Church in Riverview. 

200-pound rescued walrus calf receives round-the-clock 'cuddling'

A 200-pound walrus calf found alone and miles from the ocean on Alaska’s North Slope is getting bottle fed and receiving round-the-clock “cuddling" from animal welfare workers who are trying to keep the 1-month-old alive.