'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.
Brooksville center combines physical therapy, horses to help those with disabilities
Lisa Michelangelo created the Emerald M Therapeutic Riding Center 14 years ago and combines her knowledge of physical therapy with the healing power of horses.
Spider monkey named 'J' smuggled into U.S. now living at Brevard Zoo
A 5-month-old black-handed spider monkey named ‘J’ is making his home at the zoo after authorities say someone was caught attempting to smuggle the animal into the country.
Singapore zoo: Panda father celebrates gender reveal party
Keepers at a Singapore zoo have confirmed that the first panda cub to be born there is a male, and they enlisted the help of proud dad Kai Kai to help spread the word.
Baby giraffe: Oklahoma zoo welcomes healthy female calf
The Oklahoma City Zoo welcomed the newest adorable addition to their animal family, a healthy and tall female baby giraffe.
‘I’m brave’: Childhood cancer survivor unveils new reptile enclosures at Tarpon Springs animal sanctuary
When the Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary held an unveiling for its new reptile enclosure they couldn’t think of anyone better do to the unveiling than a 6-year-old childhood cancer survivor who loves reptiles.
'Worst nightmare': Officials assess fire damage at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando
"This is literally your worst nightmare," said a visibly shaken Stephen Bardy, the executive director of The Pet Alliance.
‘The dog has the ball!’ Pooch crashes cricket match in Northern Ireland
A furry pitch invader was crowned Player of the Month after showcasing its fielding prowess during the All-Ireland T20 Cup semi-final match on September 11 at the Bready Cricket Club in Magheramason, Northern Ireland.
Bay Area shelters take in hundreds of animals displaced by Ida
Bay Area rescue groups traveled to Louisiana and Mississippi to pick up hundreds of animals that survived Hurricane Ida and bring them back to the Bay Area for another chance at a forever home.
Firefighters rescue horse stuck in South Florida well
Firefighters in South Florida came to the rescue of a horse that had become trapped with its hind legs suck in a well. Rescuers used a harness and crane to free the animal.
Florida couple who helped save falling cat at Hard Rock Stadium brings American flag to every game
A cat that fell nearly 50 feet during the Miami Hurricanes game over the weekend still has eight of its nine lives thanks to a quick-thinking couple, who saved the falling feline with their American flag.
Okefenokee Joe, an alligator believed to be as old as WWII, passes away
An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.
Nervous otter pups get swimming lesson at botanical gardens
A group of otters were ready to jump in for a swim, but some of the younger pups weren't as eager. It took more than a minute, but the more experienced otters ended up somewhat impatient and took charge.
Dogs of 9/11: Heroic canines combed debris, offered comfort
Thousands of firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to Ground Zero, including more than 300 specialized canine search and rescue teams.
Maine landlord finds 19 tarantulas, 1 python left behind by tenant
All the recovered animals are illegal in Maine.
Newborn giraffe adorably attempts to duck from mother's tongue bath in Australian zoo
A zoo in Australia shared this video showing a mother giraffe, Kitoto, cleaning her newborn baby with her huge tongue.
Dolphin rescued after getting 'pushed into' canal by Hurricane Ida
A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.
Tarantula sheds old exoskeleton in hypnotizing timelapse video
A Reno, Nevada man captured a hypnotizing timelapse of his pet tarantula molting at his home on Aug. 19.
Therapy dog helps students at Southeastern University cope with stress
The college fall semester is underway and one out-of-state addition to the faculty staff at Southeastern University has all of the students vying for a spot in her class.
Meet Mason: Hillsborough sheriff's office adopts service dog
Mason, a service dog, was trained to help veterans manage their PTSD. Now, he will be helping Hillsborough County deputies deal with their own anxiety and stress. Mason, who will soon turn 5, will be adopted by the sheriff's office.