'Rest easy, sweet girl': Osceola County Sheriff's Office mourns death of K-9 Athena
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of K-9 Athena, a bloodhound credited with helping locate missing children, vulnerable adults and others in need during her years of service.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of K-9 Athena, a bloodhound credited with helping locate missing children, vulnerable adults and others in need during her years of service.
Ocala horse owners take extra precautions during extreme heat
As dangerous heat bears down on Central Florida, horse owners are taking extra precautions to protect animals from heat-related illness, particularly those with medical conditions that make them more vulnerable.
As dangerous heat bears down on Central Florida, horse owners are taking extra precautions to protect animals from heat-related illness, particularly those with medical conditions that make them more vulnerable.
New Altamonte Springs cat café Fables & Fur blends books, coffee and adoptions
A new cat café combining books, coffee and adoptable cats has opened in Altamonte Springs, offering visitors a place to relax while helping local rescue animals find permanent homes.
A new cat café combining books, coffee and adoptable cats has opened in Altamonte Springs, offering visitors a place to relax while helping local rescue animals find permanent homes.
Boy, 11, spends 100 hours reading to shelter animals at Jacksonville Humane Society
An 11-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida is comforting homeless animals while making history. Nehemiah Turner is the first child to reach 100 hours of reading to dogs as part of the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsitive Reading program.
An 11-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida is comforting homeless animals while making history. Nehemiah Turner is the first child to reach 100 hours of reading to dogs as part of the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsitive Reading program.
Move over Jimothy: Dog with same short spine syndrome as raccoon melts hearts on internet
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners
CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.
CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.
Florida postal worker who picked up stray cats on route kept over 70 animals in squalor: MCSO
Martin County deputies arrested a 77-year-old woman after discovering between 70 and 80 animals living in squalid conditions inside her home.
Martin County deputies arrested a 77-year-old woman after discovering between 70 and 80 animals living in squalid conditions inside her home.
Who is 'Jimothy'? Why a Seattle raccoon has gone viral
He's small, he's round, and he's gone viral. "Jimothy" the racoon has been spotted in Ballard, and he's amassed millions of views.
He's small, he's round, and he's gone viral. "Jimothy" the racoon has been spotted in Ballard, and he's amassed millions of views.
Kitten thrown from moving car into traffic in Melbourne
A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.
A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.
Crystal River dog breeder arrested after multiple dogs' rotted remains found in home: Deputies
A Crystal River man was arrested on animal cruelty charges after rotted remains of multiple dogs were found inside his home.
A Crystal River man was arrested on animal cruelty charges after rotted remains of multiple dogs were found inside his home.
New data reveals the most popular dog breeds in each state
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
US aquariums to rescue 28 beluga whales from Canada's Marineland
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
Irvine dog trainer sentenced to 12 years for killing 11 dogs in his care
Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.
Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.
Watch: Lake Tahoe man sprays repellent at charging bear outside his cabin
A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
New World Screwworm Pet Safety: What to know about the deadly flesh-eating parasite
A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is raising concern as officials warn about the threat it poses to animals.
A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is raising concern as officials warn about the threat it poses to animals.
Bakari: Meet the new head gorilla at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom has welcomed Bakari, a 21-year-old gorilla and new leader of the Gorilla Falls exploration trail family troop. His arrival from the Saint Louis Zoo is part of a species survival plan to help protect the endangered population. Bakari steps into the silverback role following the passing of beloved Gino, who passed away at age 44.
Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom has welcomed Bakari, a 21-year-old gorilla and new leader of the Gorilla Falls exploration trail family troop. His arrival from the Saint Louis Zoo is part of a species survival plan to help protect the endangered population. Bakari steps into the silverback role following the passing of beloved Gino, who passed away at age 44.
Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
Rest in peace, Blossum: Florida Wildlife Hospital opossum ambassador dies
Blossum, the first-ever Virginia opossum educational ambassador at the Florida Wildlife Hospital, was humanely euthanized after having several age-related complications, the hospital said.
Blossum, the first-ever Virginia opossum educational ambassador at the Florida Wildlife Hospital, was humanely euthanized after having several age-related complications, the hospital said.
Busch Gardens Asian elephant passes away after sudden health decline
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced Friday that its veterinary staff and caretakers humanely euthanized a 54-year-old Asian elephant named Carina after her health suddenly declined.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced Friday that its veterinary staff and caretakers humanely euthanized a 54-year-old Asian elephant named Carina after her health suddenly declined.
2 men charged after dozens of neglected dogs abandoned in St. Augustine, authorities say
Two men have been arrested in connection with the abandonment of dozens of dogs found along a roadside in St. Augustine, while animal rescue groups continue working to rehabilitate the surviving animals.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the abandonment of dozens of dogs found along a roadside in St. Augustine, while animal rescue groups continue working to rehabilitate the surviving animals.