Shelter sees sharp increase in owners surrendering, abandoning dogs and cats during pandemic
Manatee County Animal Services says they've seen a sharp increase in dogs and cats being surrendered or even abandoned due to financial hardships and evictions during the pandemic.
Squirrel gets drunk after eating fermented pears outside Minnesota woman's home
A woman in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota got a video of a squirrel outside her home who accidentally got a little tipsy from eating fermented pears.
Trump pardons national Thanksgiving turkey at the White House
President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered reprieve to a turkey as part of an annual Thanksgiving tradition.
Police dog dies after falling down elevator shaft while searching for burglary suspects
A police K-9 in Pennsylvania died in a fall down an elevator shaft while assisting police in a search for burglary suspects.
Albino buck photographed in snow-covered backyard in Wisconsin
A rare albino buck was spotted strolling through a snow-covered backyard in Wisconsin.
Netflix's 'Tiger King' star Jeff Lowe accused of inhumane treatment, improper handling of animals
The U.S. Justice Department filed the complaint in federal district court in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Dachshund rescues family's small dog from mountain lion attack in Colorado
Winston the dachshund saw a mountain lion grab his best friend Mijo, a 15-year-old chiweenie. But instead of running away in fear, Winston courageously chased the large cat and barked until it dropped the tiny pup.
Rare Bornean orangutan born at ZooTampa
The yet-to-be-named baby boy was born Nov. 15 to first-time mom Randee.
Tennessee K9 dies after being shot 3 times by suspect
A Tennessee police K9 named Sjaak has died after a suspect shot him three times while opening fire on his partner's patrol car. "A K9 is more than just a dog to our handlers, they’re a partner.”
Adorable owl rescued from Rockefeller Christmas tree
The owl had not had anything to eat or drink in 3 days, so the center gave him fluids and "all the mice he will eat."
Coast Guard releases more than 200 sea turtles off Florida coast
The U.S. Coast Guard released more than 200 sea turtles into the ocean off the coast of South Florida. The turtles had been found injured during the summer nesting season and recovered at multiple sea turtle hospitals prior to their release.
Drone footage shows flamingo flock gathering in Kazakhstan lake
A flock of flamingos was spotted on Lake Karakol near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on November 14, moving in harmony during their migration south.
After nearly a year lost in the woods, golden retriever reunites with owner
Nearly a year after Walter the dog went missing in Missouri, the golden retriever is back with his owner.
'Giant' Florida wolfdog that went viral has died at 13
"We are absolutely heartbroken and we will all miss him dearly, especially Bella and his harem of volunteers. Rest easy sweet Yuki, we love you forever."
Massive alligator takes a stroll on Florida golf course
Golfers in southwest Florida spotted this "dinosaur-sized" alligator casually taking a stroll in the rain.
Baby chimp gets new foster family at Maryland zoo
Zookeepers introduced a baby chimpanzee to her new foster family at a Maryland zoo after they determined her birth mom was unable to properly care for her.
Working cats: The purr-fect solution to your company's pest problem
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay saves and adopts out thousands of cats and kittens every year. But what about those cats that come in that aren't so social? They don't go to homes; they go to work.
It's a boy! Indianapolis Zoo welcomes adorable baby giraffe
"He is already growing and will be several feet taller before his first birthday," the zoo wrote on its website.
Giant baby panda cub turns 11-weeks old
It's hard to believe that the Smithsonian National Zoo's giant baby panda cub is already 11-weeks old!
Fisherman sets new record with 'monster' lionfish catch in Gulf of Mexico
A Florida fisherman has set a new record for the longest lionfish catch in the Gulf of Mexico. Lionfish are an invasive species that have a negative impact on native fish and wildlife in the Sunshine State.