‘It’s a crisis for us right now’: Humane Society at capacity, blames pandemic as it turns away animals
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says it is doubling up dogs in kennels and turning cats away because the shelter is completely full.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says it is doubling up dogs in kennels and turning cats away because the shelter is completely full.
Ring camera catches jogger rescuing pets from California house fire: 'Special kind of person'
The jogger spotted smoke rising from the home and ran up to alert the family, but no one was home. He told the homeowner over her Ring camera that her house was on fire, and when she heard the smoke alarms going off, she gave him the door code so he could save their four pets: two dachshunds, a cat, and a rabbit.
The jogger spotted smoke rising from the home and ran up to alert the family, but no one was home. He told the homeowner over her Ring camera that her house was on fire, and when she heard the smoke alarms going off, she gave him the door code so he could save their four pets: two dachshunds, a cat, and a rabbit.
Florida trooper finds 'furever family' for puppies on cold night, officials say
The trooper reportedly spoke with the homeowner and with the cooler temperatures in the state, she offered to re-home the pups.
The trooper reportedly spoke with the homeowner and with the cooler temperatures in the state, she offered to re-home the pups.
Orphaned, malnourished baby pumas find new home at Memphis Zoo
Memphis zoo officials said a female puma gave birth to four kittens in Washington but abandoned her young shortly after.
Memphis zoo officials said a female puma gave birth to four kittens in Washington but abandoned her young shortly after.
3 snow leopards die from COVID-19 complications at Nebraska zoo
The zoo made the announcement in a Facebook post Friday, describing the deaths of the three leopards — named Ranney, Everest, and Makalu— as “truly heartbreaking.
The zoo made the announcement in a Facebook post Friday, describing the deaths of the three leopards — named Ranney, Everest, and Makalu— as “truly heartbreaking.
VIDEO: Momma bear, cubs visit Wyoming police station
The Jackson Police Department posted the video to Facebook, joking the visitors "swung by to say hi."
The Jackson Police Department posted the video to Facebook, joking the visitors "swung by to say hi."
'Cage Fight:' Gloves come off for Carole Baskin's new docuseries
Carole Baskin -- founder of Big Cat Rescue -- says she and her husband were betrayed by the producers of Netflix’s hit series "Tiger King." Now they hope to set the record straight with their new streaming series, "Carole Baskin's Cage Fight."
Carole Baskin -- founder of Big Cat Rescue -- says she and her husband were betrayed by the producers of Netflix’s hit series "Tiger King." Now they hope to set the record straight with their new streaming series, "Carole Baskin's Cage Fight."
‘They become addicting’: Bay Area woman rescues more than 300 poodles in 16 years
Constanza Bryant's home is filled with oodles of poodles. As a volunteer with Florida Poodle Rescue, she's helped save more than 300 dogs over the past 16 years.
Constanza Bryant's home is filled with oodles of poodles. As a volunteer with Florida Poodle Rescue, she's helped save more than 300 dogs over the past 16 years.
Police: Man walked off with endangered $3,800 macaw
The Animal House Pet Center in St. Pete is missing a very expensive bird, and police are hoping a slipped mask will help them identify the thief.
The Animal House Pet Center in St. Pete is missing a very expensive bird, and police are hoping a slipped mask will help them identify the thief.
Florida man who beat, stabbed and stuffed puppy in suitcase sentenced to 10 years in prison
A Florida man accused of beating a pit bull puppy, stabbing him 50 times, and stuffing the dog into a suitcase before leaving him to die will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty.
A Florida man accused of beating a pit bull puppy, stabbing him 50 times, and stuffing the dog into a suitcase before leaving him to die will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty.
Winter the Dolphin under close watch for possible gastrointestinal infection
Tampa Bay's beloved dolphin, Winter, is under close watch for a possible gastrointestinal infection. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says members of its animal care team noticed Winter wasn't acting normal last Monday.
Tampa Bay's beloved dolphin, Winter, is under close watch for a possible gastrointestinal infection. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says members of its animal care team noticed Winter wasn't acting normal last Monday.
Puppies with a purpose help struggling veterans, first responders
Harry Toro created Corsos for Heroes to give struggling veterans and first responders a puppy in the hopes of helping them recover before they try to self-medicate.
Harry Toro created Corsos for Heroes to give struggling veterans and first responders a puppy in the hopes of helping them recover before they try to self-medicate.
Rescue of stolen French Bulldog 'Bugsy' leads to underground 'puppy chop shop': deputies
“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"
“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"
Daytona Beach woman gifts sheriff's office over $32,000 for K-9 bulletproof vests, training
A Daytona Beach resident with a soft spot for K-9s gave a very generous gift to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
A Daytona Beach resident with a soft spot for K-9s gave a very generous gift to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Pet shelters see adoption slowdown after pandemic demand, here's why
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Elder gorilla takes over caring for baby born at Ohio zoo after mom 'did not show appropriate maternal care'
An older gorilla took over caring for a newborn gorilla at an Ohio zoo after the mom could not properly care for her baby.
An older gorilla took over caring for a newborn gorilla at an Ohio zoo after the mom could not properly care for her baby.
Millions of red crabs cover streets on Australia’s Christmas Island
The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.
The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.
Timothy the hippo enjoys pumpkins, shares Halloween message to crush Fiona
San Antonio Zoo’s Timothy the hippo chomped on some pumpkins ahead of Halloween and shared a sweet message to his crush at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona.
San Antonio Zoo’s Timothy the hippo chomped on some pumpkins ahead of Halloween and shared a sweet message to his crush at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona.
Dog scurries through animal shelter in spider Halloween costume
The Nebraska Humane Society posted a video of a dog running through the facility on Thursday dressed as a spider — along with tips to keep your pets safe this weekend.
The Nebraska Humane Society posted a video of a dog running through the facility on Thursday dressed as a spider — along with tips to keep your pets safe this weekend.
Ohio officers hold funeral procession for police dog after sudden death
“It is with great sadness that K9 Brutus, who served the Sheriff’s Office from 2011-2018, was laid to rest today due to sudden health issues,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook.
“It is with great sadness that K9 Brutus, who served the Sheriff’s Office from 2011-2018, was laid to rest today due to sudden health issues,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook.