Pets and Animals

Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.

Florida wildlife officials have unanimously approved rules for a three-week bear hunt in December.

A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.

Some first responders with Pasco County Fire Rescue took time to smile and relax with the help of Rocket, a miniature therapy horse.

A Florida family says being reunited with their long-lost dog was literally a dream come true.

The body of what neighbors think is a Rottweiler was discovered partially inside a trash bag on a neighborhood street in Wesley Chapel. 

Manatee County Animal Welfare said an investigation is underway after three cats – including one that was dead – were found abandoned in a crate. 

A cat in Clearwater Beach may have used one of its nine lives after police say its owner left it locked in a closed hot car.

The animals at Pinellas County Animal Services just moved into their upgraded homes that now have air conditioning.

A pig named Waddles is now at the center of a growing controversy after a TikTok video showing his burned and blistered skin went viral. It racked up more than 2.5 million views and sparked outrage among animal lovers.

One man's effort to trap and kill cats on his property has him facing serious charges after deputies in the Florida Panhandle say they found a dead cat in a trash can.

The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is underway in Virginia as crowds gather to watch wild ponies make the short island journey.

The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is putting out a plea for people to temporarily take dogs to places with air conditioning, as intense heat is starting to affect the animals at the shelter.

Mr. Pickles the alligator has made himself at home in Five Bucks Drinkery’s retention pond in Seminole.

What Manatee County officials say started as an act of kindness turned into an animal hoarding situation, resulting in more than 200 cats in need of a home. 

A man has been arrested for animal cruelty after his girlfriend said that he threw her cat against a brick wall, according to the Bradenton Police Department.