Why does my pet do that? (Part 1) Vets answer burning questions from pet-lovers
Wouldn’t you love to know what your pet is thinking? Why do they do the things they do? FOX 13 decided to ask some local veterinarians about some common pet behaviors and have them answer "why does my pet do that?"
Puppy recovering after being tossed over fence at Humane Society of Tampa Bay
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay staff are caring for a four-month-old Pitbull mix puppy after he was tossed onto their property over the weekend.
How to pick the right dog
So, you've decided it's time to add a four-legged friend to the family. Now, it's time to decide what type of dog is best for you.
Dog supposedly suffered from alcohol withdrawal, animal rescue says
After requiring continuous care, the rescue said it “became clear" the dog was suffering from symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
Sneaky Shih Tzu steals pacifier from baby
“It was apparent she had been plotting it all along."
Many pet car restraints failed crash tests
The Center for Pet Safety has been crash testing dog car restraints since 2011 and said just 15 such devices have passed their crash tests.
Manatee County Animal Welfare sees major influx of dogs, waives adoption fees
The Manatee County Animal Welfare has more than 100 adoptable dogs at its Palmetto Adoption Center. Because of the major influx of dogs, they are waiving adoption fees.
Watch: Twin tiger cubs emerge from their den for the first time
The twin tiger cubs, named Alif and Raya, engaged in some "playful rough and tumble." Sumatran tigers are critically endangered and just 350 remain in the wild, experts say.
Ricochet, therapy dog who surfs, dies and leaves heartfelt legacy
The 15-year-old canine helped countless veterans and kids during more than a decade providing therapy in the waves off San Diego, according to her owner Judy Fridono.
Inseparable goat, dog duo find forever home on North Carolina farm
Cinnamon and Felix were surrendered after their owner could no longer care for them.
Infants exposed to pet dogs or cats may develop fewer food allergies, study finds
The study showed dog exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cat exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, wheat and soybean allergies.
Big Cat Rescue featured on 'Tiger King' to close, merge with Arkansas wildlife refuge
Big Cat Rescue in Tampa will close its doors after 30 years and merge its big cat population with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, Carole and Howard Baskin announced Wednesday.
This year’s Cadbury Easter ‘bunny’ is a one-eyed rescue cat named Crash
For the first time since the contest started five years ago, a rescue pet was chosen to be the face of the Cadbury Clucking Bunny commercial.
Trapped horse rescued after surviving below-freezing temps in snow
They believe a horse was pushed out of the barn by another horse and had sunk down deep in the snow.
Horse racing's national anti-doping program starts
Horse racing’s efforts to clean up the sport and level the playing field take another step forward Monday with the launch of a new anti-doping program.
Calf born with unique smiley face marking finds forever home
Happy the calf has a new home and a new job.
Two special kitties in Virginia need to be adopted together: 'Their imperfections make them perfect'
Robinson and Milis became best of friends during their time in foster care and are now healthy and ready for a new home.
Dog reunited with owner 2,000 miles away thanks to microchip
When veterinarians in Ohio located the dog's microchip, it showed that she belonged to a man named Jordan, a truck driver based in California.
First responders rescue dog that fell 23 feet down storm drain
The 14-year-old lab fell after city workers uncovered the manhole to inspect storm drains.
Six live Giant African Snails found at Detroit airport by Customs
Six Giant African Snails which were meant to be eaten were found inside of a suitcase arriving at Detroit Metro Airport from Ghana, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.