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.

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.”

Former circus elephants begin to arrive at Florida wildlife sanctuary

Former circus elephants have been brought to their new home at a Florida wildlife sanctuary to enjoy retirement. Asian elephants are endangered in the wild.

Dog lost near alligator-filled Florida swamps found alive after 9 days

The newly adopted dog was being transported to his new home when the vehicle crashed and he disappeared near the Florida Everglades.

Major Biden gets special training to prepare for arrival of White House cat

First lady Jill Biden said a family cat will be coming to the White House “pretty soon,” after the younger of the Bidens’ two German shepherds, Major, received special training.