660-pound alligator undergoes diagnostic test at UF College of Veterinary Medicine
Bob, a 660-pound alligator from the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park, recently visited the UF Veterinary Hospital.
Bulldog puppy 'Doggo Blaine' stars in his own 'Up' balloon stunt
Many of us have watched the 2009 Pixar movie Up and wondered what it might be like to float away tied to a bunch of balloons.
Rescue dog adopts kittens after the tragic death of her own puppies
A rescue dog has become the rescuer after adopting a group of newborn kittens. While the relationship is obviously good for the cats, it’s also helping the dog, who was mourning the loss of her own puppies.
Orphaned otter pup finds new home at ZooTampa
There's a new resident at ZooTampa at Lowry Park in Tampa: an otter pup.
Victoria zoo saves life of orphaned koala joey
A tiny orphaned koala joey has been saved by veterinary staff at the Werribee Open Range Zoo after its mother was killed in the wild by a dog.
Busch Beer launches Dog Brew, a beverage made specifically for dogs
Why should humans have all the fun?
Mom fears scam after $20K in donations for autism service dog vanishes
A Wisconsin mother fears she may have been cheated out of $20,000 in donations raised to buy a golden retriever service dog for her son, who has autism.
Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake
Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.
'Snow dog' looks too cool donning goggles in Katoomba snowfall
Wintry conditions in Katoomba, New South Wales, didn’t faze Forrest the ‘snow dog’, seen soaking up the chilly conditions on August 22.
California deputy shares lunch with goats left behind during wildfire evacuations
A sheriff’s deputy in California’s Napa County shared his lunch with a hungry goat that had been left behind when its owner evacuated because of advancing wildfires, according to a post from the Napa County Sheriff’s Office on August 21.
Pet adoptions are up amid pandemic
People are spending more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic and turning to animals for companionship.
Penguin chicks enjoy first swim at Shedd Aquarium
Four Magellanic penguin chicks have reached an important milestone at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago: their first swim.
Australian conservationists introduce tiny Tasmanian devil joeys
An Australian conservation organization introduced twin Tasmanian devil joeys, named Itchy and Scratchy after characters from The Simpsons cartoons, on Wednesday, August 19.
Australia Zoo welcomes adorable baby giraffes
A pair of super-cute giraffe calves were welcomed into the world recently at Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Queensland.
Animal rescue searching for owner after kids save dog from storm drain
A group of kids helped save a dog's life over the weekend when the pooch got stuck in a storm drain in Riverview.
National Zoo’s panda Mei Xiang showing possible signs of pregnancy
Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.
Protective dog vests donated to North Port police K9s
Several North Port police K9s are sporting new protective vests made just for dogs, thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization.
Tabby cat plays piano to tell owners he's hungry
A musically-inclined tabby cat named Wilson plays a miniature piano next to his food dish to let his owners know it's time for dinner.
Pasco K-9 helps deputy do sit-ups
Talk about a great workout partner!
Navy veteran saved by Chihuahua after having a stroke
Eighty-six-year-old Navy Veteran Rudy Armstrong survived a stroke after his little dog Bubu ran to get help.