'Mini' pig that went viral is too big, town says
At 22 inches tall and 144 pounds, Larry exceeds the town’s maximum size allowed for pet pigs.
At 22 inches tall and 144 pounds, Larry exceeds the town’s maximum size allowed for pet pigs.
Influx of starving horses prompts Plant City rescue group to ask community for help
As many people deal with the impacts of inflation, animal owners are facing tough decisions. RVR Horse Rescue in Plant City is seeing the result, with an increase in calls for help with starving horses.
As many people deal with the impacts of inflation, animal owners are facing tough decisions. RVR Horse Rescue in Plant City is seeing the result, with an increase in calls for help with starving horses.
Venice wildlife center taking in recycled Christmas trees for rescued animals
As you begin to take down your Christmas decorations, don't be too quick to place your tree out for the trash. The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is putting live Christmas trees to good use.
As you begin to take down your Christmas decorations, don't be too quick to place your tree out for the trash. The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is putting live Christmas trees to good use.
Dog tied up, abandoned at Iowa airport while owner catches flight alone
The dog is a 1-year-old female, whom officers have called Allie.
The dog is a 1-year-old female, whom officers have called Allie.
Cat dies after swallowing 38 hair ties followed by surgery
The Charleston Animal Society posted about the tragedy on its Instagram page.
The Charleston Animal Society posted about the tragedy on its Instagram page.
13 bison dead near Yellowstone park after truck driver strikes herd
The semi-truck struck the bison after dark on Wednesday night.
The semi-truck struck the bison after dark on Wednesday night.
Shiba inu who inspired Doge meme, cryptocurrency is gravely ill
Kabosu, the Shiba inu "doge" who brought you "such funny" and "much wow," is very sick.
Kabosu, the Shiba inu "doge" who brought you "such funny" and "much wow," is very sick.
Alaska Zoo takes in orphaned polar bear found wandering alone
Federal and local officials made the rare move to remove the male bear from the wild population.
Federal and local officials made the rare move to remove the male bear from the wild population.
U.S. shelters report increase in dog flu cases
Our dogs are important members of our families. That's why vets are asking owners to be on the lookout for "dog flu" as some shelters are seeing an increase in another highly contagious virus.
Our dogs are important members of our families. That's why vets are asking owners to be on the lookout for "dog flu" as some shelters are seeing an increase in another highly contagious virus.
Adorable video shows Hillsborough shelter dogs excitedly choosing their new Christmas toys
After a previous adopter donated more than 200 toys to Hillsborough County's Pet Resource Center, shelter staff put them all out in the yard and let the dogs out one-by-one so they could choose their favorite new toy for Christmas.
After a previous adopter donated more than 200 toys to Hillsborough County's Pet Resource Center, shelter staff put them all out in the yard and let the dogs out one-by-one so they could choose their favorite new toy for Christmas.
Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot
The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.
The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.
Dog turns on hairdryer, sets house on fire in England
Firefighters said the dog likely jumped on the bed and inadvertently turned on a hairdryer that the homeowner had left on the bed, which eventually set the mattress on fire.
Firefighters said the dog likely jumped on the bed and inadvertently turned on a hairdryer that the homeowner had left on the bed, which eventually set the mattress on fire.
Virginia zoo gets rare hippopotamus for Christmas
No crocodiles, or rhinoceroseses ...
No crocodiles, or rhinoceroseses ...
Relocated ‘nuisance’ bear travels nearly 1,000 miles, returns to national park
A bold black bear with a reputation for looting campsites and backpacks has wowed researchers once again.
A bold black bear with a reputation for looting campsites and backpacks has wowed researchers once again.
ZooTampa animals warm, bundled up for cold temperatures
With temperatures dropping, most of the animals at ZooTampa will have places to warm up.
With temperatures dropping, most of the animals at ZooTampa will have places to warm up.
Baby chimp at Kansas zoo who won over hearts on social media found dead in mother's arms
An animal care team at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, said the chimpanzee infant was found dead and cradled in his mother Mahale’s arms.
An animal care team at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, said the chimpanzee infant was found dead and cradled in his mother Mahale’s arms.
Tampa Bay animal shelters waive adoption fees to clear space amid continued overcrowding
From Polk County to Manatee County, many animal shelters are experiencing overcrowding due to an increase in pet surrenders. To combat this, they've announced they will waive adoption fees for a limited time.
From Polk County to Manatee County, many animal shelters are experiencing overcrowding due to an increase in pet surrenders. To combat this, they've announced they will waive adoption fees for a limited time.
Video: Dog rescued after getting trapped on top of I-275 overpass in Hillsborough County
After Sheeba managed to dig out under her owner's fence and escape, she somehow ended up on the ledge of the I-275 overpass where she became trapped.
After Sheeba managed to dig out under her owner's fence and escape, she somehow ended up on the ledge of the I-275 overpass where she became trapped.
Orlando dog called 'ugly' by shelter visitors goes viral; adoption applications pour in
Orange County Animal Services said visitors would make comments about Dutchess, calling her "ugly" and saying she would never be adopted.
Orange County Animal Services said visitors would make comments about Dutchess, calling her "ugly" and saying she would never be adopted.
Missouri brothers' capture of 35-pound raccoon will likely go down in records books
The Missouri Department of Conservation said Couper Simmons harvested the massive raccoon while hunting with his brother Hunter Simmons in Worth County.
The Missouri Department of Conservation said Couper Simmons harvested the massive raccoon while hunting with his brother Hunter Simmons in Worth County.