Alligator with missing jaw gets a new name inspired by Dolly Parton
Gatorland decided to name the alligator missing part of its upper jaw after a Dolly Parton song.
South Carolina auto mechanics find 8-foot albino boa constrictor in engine: 'Is someone missing their pet?'
Auto mechanics in South Carolina made a startling discovery when they opened the hood of a vehicle brought in for a check engine light issue. Inside, they found an unexpected passenger—an 8-foot albino boa constrictor.
K-9 dog may lose use of hind legs after spinal cord injury during training
A Wisconsin K-9 named Jaxx is confronting an uncertain future as he may lose the use of his hind legs due to a spinal cord injury sustained during training.
Florida man attacked by rabid river otter while feeding ducks, officials say
A Florida man feeding ducks at a nearby pond in Palm Beach County was attacked by a river otter, who later tested positive for rabies, officials said.
'Fawn-tastic rescue!': Fire crews rescue young deer stuck in drainage ditch
Fire crews in South Dakota had the tough task of rescuing a deer stuck in a culvert, and the rescue was captured on video.
Postal worker rescues beagle after venomous snake bite
The postal worker, identified as Holle Prigmore, creatively used one of the home’s security cameras to alert the family that their dog had been bitten, then proceeded to take the pup to the vet.
Crowded Florida animal shelter reduces adoption fees to $10
The Seminole County animal shelter needs help. Veterinarians are caring for more than 40 animals that were rescued from deplorable conditions. Now the shelter, which was already over capacity, is even more crowded.
Florida man busted for keeping threatened tortoise species in household bucket, FWC says
A Florida man was arrested after he was caught illegally keeping a threatened tortoise species in a 5-gallon bucket in his home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Pig found on Bacon Creek Road taken into 'custody' by Kentucky police
“Seriously, if you own this pig. He is in custody at the Corbin Police Department," officials wrote on Facebook.
Injured manatee rescued from culvert in Clearwater, wildlife officials say
When a concerned citizen reported a manatee trapped in a culvert, Florida wildlife officials sprang into action.
PHOTOS: These 10 Florida pets are in need of forever homes
Looking for a new furry friend? The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando has plenty of dogs and cats looking for their forever homes!
Florida woman 'borrowed' alligator from previous job for hotel birthday photoshoot, kept it in bathtub: FWC
A woman allegedly “borrowed" an alligator from her previous job for a birthday photoshoot and kept it inside a hotel bathtub, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Alligator missing half its jaw 'not out of the woods yet' after vet exam, Gatorland says
The alligator that's been making headlines for the past few weeks because of its missing upper jaw now has a new home at Gatorland. She's “not out of the woods yet,” though, according to the wildlife preserve.
Circle of life: Walt Disney World welcomed more than 300 fur babies this year
Walt Disney World welcomed more than 300 baby animals throughout the parks and resorts since January. From a zebra to a duiker, eagle ray pup, cotton-top tamarin twins and so many more new animals at the parks.
Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer shorten their tails, company says
Budweiser parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Wednesday that its iconic Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists.
'We decided to list our home for sale': Residents fight proposed animal shelter in Marion County
Plans to use a property for a proposed animal shelter in Ocala were put on pause on Tuesday.
Watch: Fishing group witnesses orca attack, leaving otter pup orphaned
The group saw one of the orcas perform “an impressive tail slap," launching both baby and mother otter into the air.
Sibling cats left at shelter with heartbreaking note: 'My mom can’t take care of me anymore'
In North Carolina, two sibling cats are in search of a new home after being left at an animal shelter with a touching note.
Watch: Adorable rescue goat learns to walk with prosthetic legs
Stanley is doing more than just walking: he’s thriving.
Alligator with half its mouth missing captured over 2 weeks later
The alligator that made headlines last week for being spotted with half its mouth missing has been captured, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission confirmed to FOX 35 News.