Valentine's Day 2022 pet spending: You won't believe what we'll shell out for our dogs and cats
New projections for what we'll spend on Valentine's Day 2022 for our beloved pets are just out — and the numbers might make some fur fly.
Dog climbed onto fence it was tied to in Polk City to avoid frigid ground
On one of the coldest nights of the year, a dog was left tied to a fence overnight on a property in rural Polk City. She was rescued just in time, but now deputies want to know who left her there and wrote 'take care of me' on her collar.
Bidens welcome new family cat named Willow to White House
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden have adopted Willow, a 2-year-old gray and white farm cat from Pennsylvania.
Georgia family offers cash, Corvette for dog missing in Hilton Head
A Georgia family is eager to be reunited with their family dog, offering thousands of dollars in cash and even a 2016 Corvette Stingray.
Meet Methuselah, the oldest living aquarium fish in the world
Meet Methuselah, the fish that likes to eat fresh figs, get belly rubs, and is believed to be the oldest living aquarium fish in the world.
Texas law aims to protect dogs from weather extremes
The Safe Outdoor Dogs Act was signed into law in October and went into effect on Jan. 18
Zoo Atlanta: Ozzie, world's oldest male gorilla, has died
Ozzie, the world's oldest male gorilla has died, Zoo Atlanta officials say. He was 61.
Police dog rescues Pa. man who got lost in frigid woods
A northern Michigan police dog rescued a Pennsylvania man who got lost Sunday in a densely wooded area during frigid temperatures, police said.
Baby giraffe takes first steps at Santa Barbara Zoo
Zookeepers said the Masai giraffe started to walk within an hour of being born on Jan. 19.
Florida man injured fighting off bear to protect his dogs
A Daytona Beach man fought off a black bear that charged into his screened-in porch and tried to attack his small dogs. The bear bit and slashed Walter Hickox on his back and arms as he managed to push the bear outside and save his pups.
North Carolina dog ‘shovels snow’ after winter storm
Man’s best friend became an even better one when he “helped” dig out from a winter storm in North Carolina Saturday.
Missing Polk County puppy reunited with family after being located in Nebraska
A puppy that disappeared from its Polk County home last month and was recently dropped off at a Humane Society in Nebraska, was reunited with her family on Saturday.
Betty White birthday video thanks fans for love, support
“I just want to thank you all for your love and support over the years. Thank you so much and stick around,” Betty White said in a video that was recorded before her passing.
Canadian restaurant accepted dog photos, I.D. over proof of negative test, COVID-19 vaccine
The restaurant was forced to temporarily shut down indoor dining operations until it fulfilled its orders from Alberta Health Services.
Death of 3 horses leads rancher to discover poisonous, invasive plant on his land
Three beloved, family-owned horses have died in succession in Hillsborough County, apparently because of poisoning. The culprit seems to be the invasive, poisonous water hyacinth.
Raccoon rescued after getting stuck in car engine block in Bradenton Beach
Wildlife rescuers in Bradenton Beach came to the aid of a raccoon who managed to get himself very, very stuck -- in a car engine block.
Artist auctions lipstick painting of Betty White to benefit Humane Society of Tampa Bay
On what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday, Sarasota-based artist Alexis 'Lipstick Lex' Fraser started auctioning off a portrait of the actress that was painted using only lipstick.
Michigan Humane looking for home for 30-pound cat named Mister
A big cat with almost as big a personality, Mister the Cat is "going to want to curl up next to you and watch movies all day. As long as you're with him, he's going to be happy. He's going to make someone the best friend."
Betty White Challenge: Ways to honor late actress on Jan. 17, day she would have turned 100
On what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday, fans and many organizations planned to pay homage to the late icon. Here are some ways you can honor the legendary actress too.
New Zealand man finds dead cockroach in ear after 3 days
Zane Wedding said he started feeling immense pressure in his ear after a day of swimming and assumed it was just water that got stuck. He would later find what actually got stuck in his ear was something far more creepy and crawly.