Polk County Bully Project helps changes perceptions of 'bully breeds'

When Angie Lorio and Shannon Medina found out Polk County Animal Control does not put pit bulls up for adoption, they founded the Polk County Bully Project, which has helped more than 1,000 'bully breed' dogs find forever homes.

UPS driver delivers neighbor's lost dog amid busy Christmas deliveries

Darrell Slack told FOX Business he was in the midst of his route when Paula Odom alerted him of her missing Jack Russell Terrier

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.

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.

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.