Happy birthday, Moo Deng: The world's favorite pygmy hippo turns 1
Moo Deng, the world’s favorite pygmy hippo, just turned 1, and thousands of fans from across the globe traveled to Thailand to celebrate with her.
Man convicted in animal cruelty case that inspired 'Dexter's Law' granted bond during appeal
A Pinellas County judge granted bond Wednesday for the man convicted of killing and dumping a rescue dog days after adopting him, as he appeals his conviction.
Bear surprised by motion-activated sprinkler: Video
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.
Deer struggling in ocean off Flagler Beach rescued by lifeguards: 'We save lives'
Lifeguards in Florida are trained to save lives — but they never expected to rescue a deer from the Atlantic Ocean.
Photos: Florida family photobombed by loggerhead sea turtle
A family got an unexpected surprise while they were having a photo shoot on the beach in Sanibel.
Video: Florida firefighters comfort dogs after car crash
A Florida woman says Palm Beach County firefighters went above and beyond to make her dogs feel safe after they were involved in a car accident.
Florida man arrested after dog, 2 cats found decomposing in home: SPPD
A man faces a list of criminal charges after St. Petersburg police say they found three pets decomposing inside his home, along with a fourth animal in desperate need of medical attention.
Animals at the Florida Aquarium Celebrate Independence Day — and Kick Off Plastic Free July
The aquarium’s animal care team prepared special enrichment treats to help their residents celebrate Independence Day — each carefully tailored to the animals’ diets.
Dog dies after picking up firework as it went off: SPPD
St. Petersburg police say a dog died in a fireworks accident in a neighborhood on Thursday night.
Cities with the most pet-friendly landlords
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Hillsborough shelter over capacity for dogs & cats, adoptions 'desperately needed'
The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center says its shelter is more than five times over capacity for cats and kittens, while dog fosters and adoptions are also "desperately needed."
Video: Florida deputies, firefighters rescue kitten wedged in pipe
It was a big effort to rescue a small kitten in southwest Florida, as first responders helped free a little feline caught in a tight spot.
California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze
Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.
Florida deputies help rescue kitten found under patrol vehicle
A group of deputies in Southwest Florida took on an unusual task: saving a kitten that hitched a ride under one of their patrol vehicles.
Hortmans trained service dogs for veterans at local nonprofit
The Hortmans were big on community service before their tragic and untimely deaths.
101 dogs saved from puppy mill, and no they're not dalmatians
Some of the breeds of the rescued dogs included Pomeranians, Yorkshire terriers and “doodle" mixes.
Video: Florida deputy, driver rescue kitten during traffic stop
A traffic stop in Southwest Florida took an unlikely turn when a stray kitten suddenly showed up – a discovery that even had the driver calling it "the best pull-over ever."
Pasco firefighters rescue fawn trapped in drain
Pasco County firefighters took on an unusual task Tuesday, rescuing a baby deer and reuniting him with his mother.
Lu, beloved Homosassa Springs hippo, dies at 65
Lu, a hippopotamus who spent more than 60 years at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, has died, park officials announced late Sunday.
Bald eagle infected with bird flu successfully rehabbed, released back into wild
A bald eagle infected with bird flu is back in the wild after making a full recovery.