More than 25 parrots stolen from Punta Gorda rescue group

More than 25 parrots were stolen by thieves from a parrot rescue group in Punta Gorda. With parrots being pricey exotic birds, police believe they could be sold anywhere in the Tampa Bay area. 

Woman finds raccoon hanging out in hammock outside her Pennsylvania home

Forget sleeping in a tree — one intrepid raccoon in Pennsylvania decided to make itself at home by lounging in a woman's hammock.

Family finds coyote concealed behind a commode

A coyote may have been looking for a little privacy when it wandered into an Ohio family house and took up residence in their bathroom. 

Terra Ceia residents hope for change as more injured pelicans get stuck in rookery near Skyway Fishing Pier

More and more people near Terra Ceia are trying to rescue pelicans that end up getting stuck, many hanging from a rookery off Manatee County. They believe the birds are flying south from the Skyway Fishing Pier.

How you can help baby squirrels separated from their mother during storms

Wildlife rehabbers said they are seeing too many baby squirrels. It's mating season for squirrels, but recent storms have brought down trees separating mothers from their babies. 

‘It’s a disgrace’: Animal advocates want stiff sentence for father, daughter accused of burning raccoon alive

Animal advocates rallied for the harshest penalties possible after a raccoon was stabbed and then set on fire in a dumpster in Sarasota. It comes just one day after a father and daughter were arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty.

‘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.