Bobcat kittens adopted by Carole Baskin, Big Cat Rescue after mom passes
Three bobcat kittens were orphaned after their mom was hit by a car earlier this month. They were rescued and a famous family is now taking them in.
White dolphin spotted swimming off California coast
A white Risso's dolphin was spotted Friday by a group of whale watchers off the Southern California coastline.
Toddler waves stuffed cat in front of Amur leopard at Philadelphia Zoo
Other visitors giggled and looked on in awe as the girl shared a special moment with one of nature’s rarest big cats.
Central Florida couple pleads guilty to attacking bears with dogs
Statewide prosecutors said the couple were part of a group of people who would use trained dogs to attack black bears in multiple areas in Central Florida, including the Ocala National Forest.
Orlando man coaxes pup onto paddleboard in Lake Highland rescue
An Orlando architect can now be considered a type of local superhero, at least to his Lake Highland Park neighbors.
It's a boy! Baby zebra born at Disney's Animal Kingdom
It's the first zebra born at Walt Disney World this year.
Diver takes adorable 'selfie' with pufferfish off Australian coast
A diver in Australia snapped a selfie with an adorable pufferfish that seemed all too happy to pose for a picture with her.
Pets adopted during pandemic are being surrendered at Seminole shelter as people head back to work
While FLUFF Animal Rescue in Seminole is seeing two to three animals a day being surrendered compared to their normal one to two pets per week, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay says adoptions are up.
Sarasota officer breaks window to rescue dog left in hot car
A Sarasota police officer used a metal pole to break a car window in order to rescue a panting, drooling dog left inside the hot vehicle. The temperature inside the sedan registered 115 degrees.
‘It was life-changing': Polk County deputy releases rehabilitated bald eagle back into the wild
A three-and-a-half-year-old female bald eagle who was found injured was released back into the wild at the Polk County Sheriff’s office on Friday.
Truck driver rescues family of raccoons stuck in Bradenton dumpster
This family of raccoons managed to get into a Bradenton dumpster to dig around in the trash, but got stuck inside and couldn't get back out until a kind delivery driver came to their rescue.
Brady the GOAT -- an actual goat -- needs a home
Move over, Tom Brady, there’s another GOAT in town. And this guy is the real thing. As in, an actual goat.
‘Match made in heaven’: Boy with prosthetic leg adopts dog with missing paw
Seven-year-old Paxton Williams and his puppy, Marvel, share a special bond.
Cat jumps from burning building in Chicago and survives, video shows
Video from the Chicago Fire Department shows a cat jumping out of a burning building, landing on the grass and walking away apparently unscathed in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
Shelter searching for people who abandoned dog with chain embedded in neck
The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter shared video showing two people abandoning a dog with a chain embedded in her neck outside of the shelter. (Warning, graphic photos in this story may be distressing.)
Rare fish that lives thousands of feet under the ocean washes ashore in California state park
The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.
Critically endangered crocodiles hatch at Zoo Miami
Biologists say Orinoco crocodiles are one of the world's most critically endangered, with only about 1,500 left in the wild. They can grow up to 20 feet in length.
Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
Boston news crew finds stolen dog while covering story, suspect charged
A stolen dog has been reunited with his owner after a news crew, covering the story, spotted the missing pet and the suspected burglar.
The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer
The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”