‘Oh my gosh!’: Curious golden retriever in Alabama spooks manatees — and herself

When a golden retriever paddled a little too close to a herd of manatees in the waters off Alabama's Gulf Coast, the startled sea cows erupted into a splashing frenzy around the pup — prompting the dog to immediately make a beeline back for the beach.

Treasure Island Fire Rescue adopts beagle puppy rescued from Virginia breeding facility

Treasure Island Fire Rescue's newest member is "Captain," an 8-month-old beagle puppy that was one of the 4,000 dogs rescued from a Virginia research and breeding facility. The newly adopted pup will serve as a therapy dog for first responders and will be the official mascot for the fire department.

Amazon driver helps save puppies from burning Florida home

An Amazon driver was delivering a package in a Florida neighborhood when she noticed smoke coming from a home and called 911. Firefighters rescued three tiny puppies from the house, saying they would have died if the driver hadn't called for help.

Man in wheelchair shoved by bull who escaped pen at Florida State Fairgrounds

A bull got loose from its pen and jumped into the crowd at a rodeo held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa over the weekend. People chanted as a handler on horseback roped it from across the fence to bring it back into the arena.

FWC search K-9's return to Southeastern Guide Dogs to show off new skills

Southeastern Guide Dogs welcomed back a pair of pups Monday that didn't make it as guide dogs, but found success as Florida Fish and Wildlife search dogs.

Beagles removed from Virginia breeding facility available for adoption at Humane Society of Sarasota County

Over a dozen beagles at the Humane Society of Sarasota County were rescued from a medical testing facility in Virginia last month and are ready for their forever home. If you're interested, the shelter is accepting adoption applications.

Two rare orange lobsters delivered to Tampa Bay area seafood market in same shipment

Whitney's Seafood Market in Hudson gets a shipment of lobsters delivered twice a week from Maine. But Monday's delivery came with a rare surprise: not one, but two orange-colored lobsters.

Emotional support alligator is up for 'America's Favorite Pet'

An emotional support alligator that "loves to give hugs" is currently in the lead for "America's Favorite Pet." The unusual TikTok star goes on leashed walks, swims with humans, and allows people to give him kisses.