Woman hears rustling in Christmas tree, finds raccoon inside
Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.
Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.
Florida’s new python-sniffing dogs have first success tracking down invasive species
Florida wildlife officials are training dogs to detect a python's scent in an effort to sniff out the invasive snakes in the Everglades -- and they've just had their first successful find.
Florida wildlife officials are training dogs to detect a python's scent in an effort to sniff out the invasive snakes in the Everglades -- and they've just had their first successful find.
Dog at Delaware SPCA for 866 days finds forever home
The Delaware SPCA’s longest resident dog found her forever home with a New Castle couple after 866 days at their Newark shelter.
The Delaware SPCA’s longest resident dog found her forever home with a New Castle couple after 866 days at their Newark shelter.
14-year-old boy killed by family dog in northwestern Minnesota
A 14-year-old boy was attacked and killed by his family’s dog in rural northwestern Minnesota Thursday, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.
A 14-year-old boy was attacked and killed by his family’s dog in rural northwestern Minnesota Thursday, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.
Dolphins have a blast as trainers blow bubbles at Georgia Aquarium
Dolphins had the time of their lives at the Georgia Aquarium recently when trainers treated them to a special bubble display.
Dolphins had the time of their lives at the Georgia Aquarium recently when trainers treated them to a special bubble display.
Puppy rescued from alligator's jaws becomes newest 'deputy dog' for Florida sheriff's office
A tiny puppy whose owner rescued him from an alligator's jaws is now a "deputy dog" for a Florida sheriff's office.
A tiny puppy whose owner rescued him from an alligator's jaws is now a "deputy dog" for a Florida sheriff's office.
Zoo successfully rehabilitates snow leopard cubs that couldn't walk
"It's so amazing what zoos can accomplish for animals when they are willing to work together."
"It's so amazing what zoos can accomplish for animals when they are willing to work together."
Emotional support animals will no longer be considered service animals on flights
The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don't count.
The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don't count.
Oklahoma zoo shares ultrasound video of baby elephant due in 2022
The Oklahoma City Zoo shared an "ultra-sweet" ultrasound video of an endangered Asian elephant calf due in 2022 -- showing its tiny trunk and little legs.
The Oklahoma City Zoo shared an "ultra-sweet" ultrasound video of an endangered Asian elephant calf due in 2022 -- showing its tiny trunk and little legs.
Video shows dolphin leaping alongside foil boarder off southwest Florida coast
A dolphin decided to join in the fun as a man went foil boarding off the coast of southwest Florida over the weekend.
A dolphin decided to join in the fun as a man went foil boarding off the coast of southwest Florida over the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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."
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."