101-year-old woman adopts 19-year-old cat from animal shelter
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.
Penguin under SeaWorld Orlando's care beats cancer twice
SeaWorld Orlando says a 33-year-old male King Penguin named Donna has beaten cancer not once, but twice.
Couple surprised at airport with stowaway in luggage: their Chihuahua
A Texas couple about to board a flight to Las Vegas was surprised to find their pet Chihuahua had stowed away inside their luggage.
Budweiser welcomes newborn Clydesdale named ‘Eminem’
"When your parent’s names are Marcie & Myles— it’s only right that your name is Eminem!" the ranch wrote on Facebook.
Pasco County riding association creates friendly atmosphere of competition for horse lovers
The Pasco County Horsemen’s Association is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization that has been inspiring riders for nearly 50 years.
Cincinnati Zoo names sloth habitat after late 1-year-old boy
A zoo in Ohio is naming its sloth habitat after an Indiana toddler born with rare birth defects who died earlier this year.
Over 200 animals rescued from 'deplorable conditions' in Florida home, sheriff says
Crews had to wear biohazard suits as they rescued more than 200 dogs, rabbits, pigs and other animals from "deplorable conditions" in a north Florida home. Investigators said the animals were kept in cages and the stench of animal waste filled the house.
Dog rescued by firefighters after getting head stuck in iron door
A family dog named Fules was rescued by firefighters in Hungary after getting its head stuck in an iron door.
Zookeepers step in to care for giraffe calf rejected by his mother
Zookeepers at Perth Zoo in Western Australia stepped in to help care for a newborn giraffe calf who was rejected by his mother. They said they decided to hand-rear the calf because he would not survive without human support and supplementary feeding.
Woman burned chasing dog into scalding hot spring at Yellowstone National Park
Park officials confirmed the woman suffered serious burns between her feet and shoulders and the dog did not make it.
Rare fish, last spotted in Ohio creek in 1957, declared extinct
The scioto madtom hasn't been spotted by humans since 1957.
Shark bites floating alligator’s foot in wild video
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.
Meet Stormy: Florida firefighters rescue kitten from storm drain
The Pasco County Fire Rescue Special Operations Captain Epperson is reportedly adopting the kitten for his son’s birthday this weekend.
Busch Garden introduces three 'super fluffy' penguin chicks born at park
Busch Gardens introduced the newest additions to the theme park. They are fluffy, cute and tiny. They are three baby penguin chicks, barely a month old.
Dallas Zoo euthanizes 3-month-old giraffe after 'catastrophic injury'
The Dallas Zoo is mourning the loss of Marekani, a 3-month-old giraffe calf, after a catastrophic injury that veterinarians said had no hope of recovery. She was born at the zoo on July Fourth.
Dog food recalled over elevated levels of vitamin D
Affected products were shipped to pet stores nationwide.
Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says
The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.
Mama bear and cub enjoy slides at North Carolina playground
Fifth-grade teacher Betsie Stockslager recorded the video as the bears played at Isaac Dickson Elementary School.
Marvel actor Dave Bautista adopts neglected puppy from Tampa shelter
A neglected puppy who needed surgery after she was found with a metal chain embedded in her neck now has a real-life superhero as her new "dad": Marvel actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.
'Goodbye kisses': Animal hospital lets dogs taste chocolate before being put to sleep
An animal hospital in Alabama is tugging on the heartstrings of pet owners everywhere with their now-viral post, showing how they provide a moment of comfort to dogs at the end of their life.