Home security video shows UPS driver dropping heavy package on top of Florida woman's dog

A South Florida dog owner says her home security camera captured the disturbing moment when a delivery driver dropped a heavy box on top of her dog: "He saw that the dog was there, and he decided that he was still going to throw it," she said. "It's heart-wrenching... It's my dog, that's my family. Like, that can't happen."

Memorial honors K-9s that made the ultimate sacrifice

Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.

Statues of presidential dogs unveiled at Lincoln Memorial

Some of the country’s first dogs were honored with life-size statues for Presidents Day in Washington, D.C.

Dog who survived being set on fire becomes therapy dog for victims of abuse

In 2018, Denali nearly died when her owner doused her in gasoline, trapped her in a kennel and set the house on fire. But despite all she's been through, she still loves people and happily wags her tail. Now she is a therapy dog for other survivors of domestic violence.

California lawmaker introduces 'Dog and Cat Bill of Rights'

The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.

Meet 'Roux': New Orleans zoo officially names cute baby orangutan

Roux, a baby Sumatran orangutan, was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and has been getting round-the-clock care.

One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island

The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.

Florida Aquarium gets six new African penguins after 7 died last year

This summer would mark one year since seven African penguins were found dead at the Florida Aquarium, and the initial necropsy was inconclusive. Now, the downtown Tampa aquarium announced six will take their place.

Florida firefighters rescue dog that had fallen into bay

When a pup fell into the bay while playing at a dog park, these firefighters with the Miami Beach Fire Department quickly rescued the frightened pup from the water and brought her to safety.

Elephant tusk DNA helps crack down on poaching

A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.

Florida firefighters rescue dog stuck in 15-foot hole

Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle saved a dog that had become trapped after falling into a 15-foot deep hole. One rescuer climbed down and created a makeshift harness for the friendly pup, then pulled the dog to safety.

Puppies rescued from Puerto Rico spread love to dolphins in Clearwater

Nine, eight-week-old puppies decked out in designer duds spent the day before Valentine’s making new friends at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia

Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.

Lakeland to celebrate 65 years since Queen Elizabeth II gifted city with swans

On Tuesday morning under overcast skies, city officials and swan lovers gathered on the shores of Lake Morton to commemorate a momentous event 65 years ago when the original pair of swans arrived in Lakeland from England, a gift from Queen Elizabeth II.

State trooper takes ‘leap of faith’ to catch runaway cat

Video showed Trooper Enrique Llerenas literally leap into action and catch the cat before it could run away into the forest.

ZooTampa's Stingray Bay will return with 'reimagined' touch tank after stingray deaths

In May of last year, ZooTampa had to shut down its Stingray Bay after the sudden and tragic deaths of all 12 of its rays. Now, officials are preparing to reopen the attraction in the coming months.

Veterinarian at ZooTampa finds joy in making sure baby animals stay healthy

Dr. Nau has been with ZooTampa for four years. Her most memorable moments occurred last summer when Ruby, a southern white rhino, was born. The doctor side of me is watching to make sure everything is OK, but the other side of me is just absolutely in awe."