Watch: Rescued chimps share hugs after being reunited at sanctuary

Their previous owner kept them confined indoors and was recently sentenced to prison for stealing public funds to pay for his roadside zoo.

Alligator found in NYC park with swallowed bathtub stopper dies, zoo says

“This was a tragic case of animal abuse," the Bronx Zoo said of the alligator, which was found suffering from severe weight loss, anemia, and other conditions.

Dog goes viral for uncanny resemblance to Snoopy

The Mini Sheepadoodle has become an internet sensation thanks to her resemblance to Snoopy. The pup’s features are nearly identical to the cartoon dog, including a white face and muzzle, oblong face, round black nose and floppy black ears.

Sloth steals the show during European rocket launch broadcast

A two-second video clip of a sloth delighted viewers who tuned in to watch the European Space Agency (ESA) launch of a mission to Jupiter on Saturday.

Tampa-area dogs find success in showbiz

They've been in music videos, appeared in movies and starred in commercials.

Sloth distracts viewers during ESA’s Juice mission to Jupiter

"Aside from the actual launch, this guy is definitely the star of ESA's Juice telecast," Dr. Nadia Drake said Friday during ESA’s rocket launch of the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer.

Safely take your dog on a kayaking adventure

Dog people love to take their pets everywhere, but even the most confident pet parents might be apprehensive about a kayaking trip with their pooch.

New St. Pete bar is going to the dogs

Cheers to cocktails and canines. A new Bay Area bar allows dogs and their owners to belly up to the bar and bond over martinis. 

How to recognize the signs of doggy dementia

Caring for a senior dog is rewarding for owners who have loved their pet for years. But like humans, dogs can experience symptoms of dementia. 

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.

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.