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.

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.

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.

Hurricane Ida dogs arrive in Bay Area, ready for adoption

A group of four-legged Hurricane Ida evacuees from Mississippi has arrived in Tampa Bay, and they’re looking for a fur-ever home.

Virginia zoo announces births of three new cheetah litters

The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia announced the births of three cheetah litters, welcoming a total of 11 new cubs.

Cow in Wisconsin car; woman in drive-thru says she was 'freaking out'

A woman in Marshfield, Wisconsin was simply waiting in line at a McDonald's drive-thru when she noticed a calf sitting in the back seat of a sedan.

Woman finds home trashed by pair of cows who broke in

Chelsea Hingston, who lives in Tasmania, came home to find her two cows inside her home after having trashed the place.

Breaching dolphins treat paddleboarders to up-close show

Paddleboarders in southern England got a surprise when a pod of dolphins started breaching only a few yards away.