Pit bull helps owner cross icy Nebraska driveway
A helpful pit bull assisted his owner walk up an icy driveway after he struggled to get traction in Kearney, Nebraska on December 8.
A helpful pit bull assisted his owner walk up an icy driveway after he struggled to get traction in Kearney, Nebraska on December 8.
Hippo swallows half of 2-year-old’s body before spitting him out
Hippos are the deadliest large land mammals on Earth, killing an estimated 500 people every year.
Hippos are the deadliest large land mammals on Earth, killing an estimated 500 people every year.
Video shows frogs take over backyard pool after floods: ‘I think I’ll swim in the creek’
“I think I’ll swim in the creek this morning,” a man said as he filmed his pool being taken over by frogs.
“I think I’ll swim in the creek this morning,” a man said as he filmed his pool being taken over by frogs.
Marine Corps’ mascot gets promoted to private 1st class
Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.
Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.
Polar bear makes 'snow angels' at Utah zoo after snowstorm
A storm forced the zoo to close for a day after the area received more than 10 inches of snow.
A storm forced the zoo to close for a day after the area received more than 10 inches of snow.
Dog abandoned at Orlando hotel reunited with family 7 years after going missing in Texas
This was a happy ending seven years in the making.
This was a happy ending seven years in the making.
Spider infestation temporarily shuts down Wisconsin middle school
A letter sent out to parents by the school identified the spiders as yellow sac spiders, a common species in the United States.
A letter sent out to parents by the school identified the spiders as yellow sac spiders, a common species in the United States.
Heartbreaking photos show whale migrated 3,000 miles despite broken spine
She miraculously carried on with her yearly migration from Canada to Hawaii with a paralyzed tail and, sadly, will not be strong enough to make it back.
She miraculously carried on with her yearly migration from Canada to Hawaii with a paralyzed tail and, sadly, will not be strong enough to make it back.
Adorable video: Police dog attempts to shovel snow in Vermont
Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.
Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.
Rhode Island police department debuts new puppy recruit spreading Christmas cheer
Officer Raymond L. Hopkinton is a Goldendoodle puppy who will serve as a "compassion canine" for the local police department in Hopkinton, Rhode Island.
Officer Raymond L. Hopkinton is a Goldendoodle puppy who will serve as a "compassion canine" for the local police department in Hopkinton, Rhode Island.
13 bald eagles possibly poisoned after eating euthanized animals
Ten of the birds are in intensive care at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.
Ten of the birds are in intensive care at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.
These animals are champions in this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
This year’s star is a clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti -- though a sassy penguin topped the list, too.
This year’s star is a clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti -- though a sassy penguin topped the list, too.
CMA honors Winter’s legacy with ‘Rescue Days’ on the anniversary of her rescue
Clearwater Marine Aquarium held its annual rescue days this weekend to give the community a chance to learn about the animals it has saved and meet with a variety of rescue groups.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium held its annual rescue days this weekend to give the community a chance to learn about the animals it has saved and meet with a variety of rescue groups.
Doctors remove lung from dog that nearly died after inhaling fungus found in soil
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
A puppy named Bear swims across Hudson River from NY to NJ
Talk about an adventure for one pet! A dog escaped from his owner while out for a walk in Manhattan and swam across the Hudson River to New Jersey, where he was rescued a few days later.
Talk about an adventure for one pet! A dog escaped from his owner while out for a walk in Manhattan and swam across the Hudson River to New Jersey, where he was rescued a few days later.
A year after four deer found shot with arrows, two more found dead in Palm harbor neighborhood
Last year, someone started shooting deer with arrows in the Lansbrook neighborhood in Palm Harbor. Things then turned quiet, but recently two more deer were shot with arrows and their bodies were left behind – and now the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says it's looking into the situation.
Last year, someone started shooting deer with arrows in the Lansbrook neighborhood in Palm Harbor. Things then turned quiet, but recently two more deer were shot with arrows and their bodies were left behind – and now the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says it's looking into the situation.
Pinellas Animal Services suspending dog adoptions due to canine virus
For those who planned to head to the Pinellas County animal shelter to adopt a pup, officials say they have suspended operations after a virus was detected in some of the dogs.
For those who planned to head to the Pinellas County animal shelter to adopt a pup, officials say they have suspended operations after a virus was detected in some of the dogs.
Big Cat Public Safety Act bill – supported by Carole Baskin – unanimously approved by Senate
For more than a decade, Carole Baskin and her husband Howard have been pushing lawmakers to ban "cub-petting" and do more to protect the public from privately-owned big cats. Now, the Big Cat Public Safety Act is heading to President Biden's desk.
For more than a decade, Carole Baskin and her husband Howard have been pushing lawmakers to ban "cub-petting" and do more to protect the public from privately-owned big cats. Now, the Big Cat Public Safety Act is heading to President Biden's desk.
Man sentenced for holding family at gunpoint to steal 5 French bulldog puppies
Christopher Lamont Stimpson posed as a customer in order to gain access to the puppies, which were worth more than $23,000.
Christopher Lamont Stimpson posed as a customer in order to gain access to the puppies, which were worth more than $23,000.
Hillsborough commissioners to consider regulating rabbit sales in county
In Hillsborough County, commissioners could soon consider limiting sales of rabbits. Other counties have already limited sales or banned them completely.
In Hillsborough County, commissioners could soon consider limiting sales of rabbits. Other counties have already limited sales or banned them completely.