2 Eckerd College students create Audubon chapter on campus to share passion for birds with classmates
Connor O’Brien and Trevor Clair created the Ornithological Society of Eckerd and, despite limited activities due to the pandemic, they have 67 members who share an interest in birds.
Children reap benefits of interacting with rescued animals at Tampa farm
When Armando Gort started his farm in 1994, he had two horses and three goats, but over the years it has grown into an outdoor animal sanctuary and family farm called Horsepower for Kids.
Texas dog awarded by fire department, animal services for saving his owner’s life
Last week, Astro reportedly alerted a neighbor when his owner experienced a medical emergency, fire department officials posted on social media.
Dog rescues another dog from drowning in pool
It took the larger dog about 34 minutes to pull the smaller dog from the pool.
Rescued brown pelicans find home at Florida Aquarium
While the image people may get when they hear about the Florida Aquarium is flashy fish and awesome aquatic life, the venue houses about 9,000 animals and not all of them live underwater.
Deputies: Puppy found with mouth taped shut in Florida parking lot
"It disgusts me that an innocent puppy was left alone in a vehicle, unable to eat, breathe, or drink," said Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
Retired Ohio sheriff and tiny K-9 partner die on same day, will be buried together
A retired Ohio county sheriff from outside Cleveland and his tiny K-9 partner who were inseparable while serving their community died on the same day.
Very good dog finds help for owner suffering medical emergency
When Cosmo's owner suffered a medical emergency, the pup immediately ran to get help. He was able to find a good Samaritan who called 911 and saved his owner's life.
Brutally honest adoption post for 'demonic Chihuahua' goes viral
According to the ad, Prancer "hates men more than women do" -- but he's incredibly loyal.
Brevard Zoo welcomes first baby sloth born in 2 years
A baby sloth was born at the Brevard Zoo for the first time in two years. The zoo says the tiny Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth was born on April 8 to 15-year-old mother Sammy and 18-year-old father Dustin. This is the third sloth baby in the zoo’s history.
Busch Beer paying dog $20G, plus 'benefits,' to taste Dog Brew
The beer brand is launching a contest to promote its Dog Brew and to find the perfect pooch to help expand the product line.
Killing a cat in a hit-and-run could soon be illegal in New Hampshire
Nine lives notwithstanding, killing a cat in a hit-and-run soon could become illegal in New Hampshire.
Cross-country team puts shelter dogs on track for brighter future
Tampa's Steinbrenner High School Boys Cross Country Team takes shelter dogs from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to Al Lopez Park for some exercise and a change of scenery.
Video captures boxing bunnies trading blows in UK
A British photographer captured footage of pair of hares fighting on April 2.
Endangered giraffes rescued from shrinking, flooded island in Kenya
Video showed the final rescue of the last of nine endangered Rothchild’s giraffes from their flooded island in Kenya.
It’s a girl! Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes adorable baby monkey
Ivy is joining the troop of seven other mandrills that call the theme park home.
Harrowing video captures fearless terriers chase away bear that wandered into home
Home surveillance video captured harrowing video of two fearless terriers chasing away a bear that had wandered into their California home.
‘I was an easy sell’: Police captain adopts abandoned dog found in dumpster outside station
Wichita Police have adopted Nora, a rat terrier-chihuahua mix, after she was found abandoned near a dumpster outside the station.
President Biden's dog Major gets professional training following biting incidents
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden's dog Major will get professional help adjusting to the White House after a pair of biting incidents last month.
Beachgoers asked to be mindful as sea turtle nesting season gets set to begin
Visitors to Bay Area beaches are asked to throw away trash and knock down sand castles to help protect sea turtles during nesting season which runs May through October.