Federal wildlife officials deny increase gopher tortoise protections in Florida
Gopher tortoises have long spurred debates in Florida, as development has spread and conservationists have pushed for habitat protections. Gopher tortoises are considered threatened by the state, which has a permitting process for capturing and relocating the animals.
Gopher tortoises have long spurred debates in Florida, as development has spread and conservationists have pushed for habitat protections. Gopher tortoises are considered threatened by the state, which has a permitting process for capturing and relocating the animals.
Police: Man threw dog over bridge twice after ‘witches’ instructed him
Authorities said the dog was wet and “clearly shaken by the incident.”
Authorities said the dog was wet and “clearly shaken by the incident.”
Sarah Ferguson shares update on Queen Elizabeth's corgis, says they've been 'taught well'
After inheriting the late queen’s corgis with ex-husband Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson called Muick and Sandy "a national treasure" in a recent interview.
After inheriting the late queen’s corgis with ex-husband Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson called Muick and Sandy "a national treasure" in a recent interview.
Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
'That cow’s going to jump out': Calf tumbles from trailer onto Massachusetts highway
The driver of the trailer told witnesses the young cow was “going to the slaughterhouse anyway."
The driver of the trailer told witnesses the young cow was “going to the slaughterhouse anyway."
Cat gets head stuck in jar, gets named ‘Buzz Lightyear’
The six-month-old kitten was found wandering the streets in Boston.
The six-month-old kitten was found wandering the streets in Boston.
More than 100 dogs looking for homes at multi-county mega-adoption event
Animal shelters across the Bay Area are joining together to kick off a weekend-long dogs-only "mega-adoption" event Friday at the Pasco County Fairgrounds in Dade City.
Animal shelters across the Bay Area are joining together to kick off a weekend-long dogs-only "mega-adoption" event Friday at the Pasco County Fairgrounds in Dade City.
Deputies rescue dog stranded on RV roof in flooded DeSoto County community
Deputies in DeSoto County rescued a dog that was stranded on the roof of an RV in area that was severely impacted by flooding.
Deputies in DeSoto County rescued a dog that was stranded on the roof of an RV in area that was severely impacted by flooding.
Rideshares leave blind Dallas man stranded on the side on the road because of service dog
A legally blind Dallas man was left stranded when multiple rideshares refused to pick up the man and his service dog after a trip to the vet.
A legally blind Dallas man was left stranded when multiple rideshares refused to pick up the man and his service dog after a trip to the vet.
Bobcat captured in Lakeland after killing one royal swan, dozens of ducks
A bobcat that killed one of Lakeland's royal swans has been captured. The cat began terrorizing Highland Village, a mobile home park where the swan and her mate were living, a few weeks ago.
A bobcat that killed one of Lakeland's royal swans has been captured. The cat began terrorizing Highland Village, a mobile home park where the swan and her mate were living, a few weeks ago.
Budweiser welcomes the birth of 2 new Clydesdale foals
Warm Springs Ranch just welcomed the birth of two new Budweiser Clydesdale foals
Warm Springs Ranch just welcomed the birth of two new Budweiser Clydesdale foals
Watch: Video shows 1st detailed evidence of killer whales hunting sharks in South Africa
“Killer whales are highly intelligent and social animals. Their group hunting methods make them incredibly effective predators,” researchers said.
“Killer whales are highly intelligent and social animals. Their group hunting methods make them incredibly effective predators,” researchers said.
Pebbles, the world’s oldest dog, dies at 22
Pebbles, a toy fox terrier from Taylors, South Carolina, died on Oct. 3 — five months shy of her 23rd birthday.
Pebbles, a toy fox terrier from Taylors, South Carolina, died on Oct. 3 — five months shy of her 23rd birthday.
How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Suncoast Humane Society's animal shelter inoperable, unsafe due to extensive damage from Hurricane Ian: CEO
The Suncoast Humane Society in Englewood reported significant damage to its building from Hurricane Ian, and is now asking for donations to help rebuild. All animals were safely evacuated before the Category 4 storm made landfall, but the shelter's CEO says the facility is no longer safe for pets, staff or volunteers.
The Suncoast Humane Society in Englewood reported significant damage to its building from Hurricane Ian, and is now asking for donations to help rebuild. All animals were safely evacuated before the Category 4 storm made landfall, but the shelter's CEO says the facility is no longer safe for pets, staff or volunteers.
Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
Suncoast Animal League sending pet supply caravan to facilities impacted by hurricane
Amid the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ian are the many animal shelters to the south of Tampa Bay that are now scrambling to keep pets safe and healthy. Some have lost everything as others run out of supplies.
Amid the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ian are the many animal shelters to the south of Tampa Bay that are now scrambling to keep pets safe and healthy. Some have lost everything as others run out of supplies.
Wild turkey causes chaos after breaking into Ohio home
The turkey caused quite the chaos in this Ohio home, smashing (twice!) through a window while escaping police.
The turkey caused quite the chaos in this Ohio home, smashing (twice!) through a window while escaping police.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay completely full, forced to turn away those surrendering dogs
They're recommending people bring them to other shelters or hang on to them for just a little while longer until they have room. After Hurricane Ian, their dog kennels ended up over capacity for a number of reasons.
They're recommending people bring them to other shelters or hang on to them for just a little while longer until they have room. After Hurricane Ian, their dog kennels ended up over capacity for a number of reasons.
Best pet Halloween costumes of 2022: Is your pup ready for the paw-ty?
Howl-oween is just around the corner.
Howl-oween is just around the corner.