Tampa German shepherd taking part in global competition for 'bragging rights'
Arik, a German shepherd from Tampa, is competing for the world championship for IGP, a challenging three-part sport originally designed as a breed test for the German shepherd
Arik, a German shepherd from Tampa, is competing for the world championship for IGP, a challenging three-part sport originally designed as a breed test for the German shepherd
PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'
PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”
PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”
Troopers mourning loss of 2 FHP K-9s
Two K-9s with the Florida Highway Patrol passed away unexpectedly this week, according to a post on the agency’s Facebook page.
Two K-9s with the Florida Highway Patrol passed away unexpectedly this week, according to a post on the agency’s Facebook page.
Dog taken from South Tampa driveway reunited with family
A dog reported missing from a South Tampa home has been safely reunited with his family.
A dog reported missing from a South Tampa home has been safely reunited with his family.
More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Young cheetahs at Pittsburgh Zoo enjoy piñata at 2nd birthday party
Five young cheetahs at Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium in Pennsylvania were treated to "special piñata enrichment" to mark their second birthday on October 20, the zoo said.
Five young cheetahs at Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium in Pennsylvania were treated to "special piñata enrichment" to mark their second birthday on October 20, the zoo said.
Alligator snapping turtle 'Mac' dies suddenly at Sunken Gardens
Mac, an alligator snapping turtle who was over 50 years old, died unexpectedly Monday at Sunken Gardens, where he had lived since the 1960s.
Mac, an alligator snapping turtle who was over 50 years old, died unexpectedly Monday at Sunken Gardens, where he had lived since the 1960s.
Cat stuck in cinder block wall rescued by firefighters in Arizona
Firefighters in Mesa, Arizona, rescued a pet cat who had been reported missing after it got stuck in a cinder block wall.
Firefighters in Mesa, Arizona, rescued a pet cat who had been reported missing after it got stuck in a cinder block wall.
VIDEO: Fort Worth police rescue kitten alongside Texas interstate
A video showed the moment police from Forth Worth, Texas rescued a stranded kitten alongside a busy interstate.
A video showed the moment police from Forth Worth, Texas rescued a stranded kitten alongside a busy interstate.
'Squishing of the squash': Elephants smash giant pumpkins in annual Oregon Zoo ritual
The Oregon Zoo’s elephant herd partook in the annual “Squishing of the Squash” on Thursday, October 14, with the world’s largest land mammals reducing giant pumpkins into pulps, including one gourd weighing 650 pounds.
The Oregon Zoo’s elephant herd partook in the annual “Squishing of the Squash” on Thursday, October 14, with the world’s largest land mammals reducing giant pumpkins into pulps, including one gourd weighing 650 pounds.
Alligator gar caught in Kansas for the first time ever
Biologists are studying how the fish could have ended up in one of the state's rivers
Biologists are studying how the fish could have ended up in one of the state's rivers
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.