Last surviving dog rescued from ex-NFL Michael Vick's dog fighting ring dies in Oakland
The last surviving dog from ex-NFL player Michael Vick’s dog fighting ring died over the weekend in Oakland, local Pit Bull advocacy group BAD RAP announced, saying "The incredible 'Vick dog' era is over."
Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack
The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.
Squirrels chew through wires, force Minnesota park to scale back holiday light display
After a troop of fat, hungry squirrels chewed through the holiday lights in a Minnesota park last Christmas, the vendor refused to put any lights up again this year. It turns out the wires are coated with polylactic acid -- a derivative of corn sugar.
Bidens welcome new puppy, Commander, to the White House
His name appears to be a play on Biden’s status as commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces.
New snake species discovered thanks to Instagram post
Oligodon churahensis is the newest snake species after a university student unknowingly posted a picture of it on Instagram in June 2020.
Clearwater K-9 retires from police department after six years on the job
The Clearwater Police Department bid adieu to one of its K-9’s Friday afternoon as he trades in his badge for belly rubs.
Cooperative dog gets wrapped up like a Christmas present in hilarious viral video
Scott Hubbard and his 8-year-old Chihuahua mix Gracie have a Christmas tradition that’s sure to make you smile.
Pasco County Sheriff's Office K9 Strong dies due to 'medical issue'
Pasco narcotics detection K9 Strong, one of the few female K9s at the sheriff's office, has passed away due to a medical issue, officials said. She was 6 years old, and would have turned 7 next month.
Curious sunfish has close encounter with paddleboarders
Sunfish, also known as mola mola, can grow up to 11 feet in length and can weigh nearly 5,000 pounds, according to National Geographic.
Colorado crews rescue cat stuck on light pole for days
The cat went missing earlier this week and was first spotted atop the pole on Wednesday.
Surprise visitor: Bull elk rings doorbell with his antlers at Colorado home
Security footage shows the elk bumping into the doorbell with one of its massive antlers.
Dog abandoned at Tampa airport now a 'very happy guy' in new home
Groomers removed two whole pounds of excess hair from a dog that was abandoned last month by his owner at Tampa International Airport, and ‘Bama’ is now settling into his new home.
Playful dog returns package to delivery driver
A playful Labrador lived up to his "retriever" name after a FedEx driver dropped off a package at the front door -- by promptly picking it up and returning it to him.
Endangered whale gives birth while caught in fishing rope, scientists say
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
900 bison at Yellowstone to be shot, slaughtered or quarantined in deal in reduce herd
An additional 200 bison among the park’s more than 5,000 bison could be captured or hunted in the late winter if those numbers are met, federal, tribal and state officials agreed in a meeting Wednesday.
Fossils reveal a new dinosaur species that was the size of dogs
The plant-eating critter had a combination of traits from different species that initially sent paleontologists down the wrong path.
Newborn pygmy hippo calf makes its world debut at Australian zoo
A newborn pygmy hippo calf makes its world debut at an Australian zoo.
Woman allegedly caught 'breastfeeding a cat' on a plane
"The cat was screaming for its life," a flight attendant said on TikTok.
South Carolina animal sanctuary transforms into ‘real-life unicorn farm’
“It’s a real-life unicorn farm. It’s a magical place, it really is,” Kate Nichols, owner of Hidden Pasture Unicorn Farm, said.
Dog abandoned at Tampa International Airport ticket counter; police consider charges
A dog named Bama was supposed to be getting on a plane to Miami, but when his owner found out she didn't have the necessary paperwork with her, police say she dropped the leash and walked away. Now the senior pup has a new home.