Kitten thrown into Brevard traffic finds forever family: ‘Want to make her happy’

A kitten tossed into oncoming traffic from a moving vehicle over the summer has found a permanent home with the motorists who witnessed the act in Brevard County. The couple welcomed the 6-month-old cat, named Aurora, into their home after months of specialized veterinary recovery.

Pinellas County K9 Logan passes away after sudden cancer diagnosis

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of K9 Logan, a dedicated police dog who died earlier this week following a sudden cancer diagnosis.

Former handler donates K9 Vader after Polk County shooting forces Ace to retire

A Polk County deputy is back with a new four-legged recruit just months after her K9 partner, Ace, was shot and forced into retirement following a line of duty shooting in early August. 

Polk County K9 Ace’s handler gets replacement after line-of-duty shooting: Meet K9 Vader

The Polk County Sheriff's Office added 15-month-old German Shepherd K9 Vader to its active roster alongside Handler Natalie Oestreich, following the forced retirement of her former K9, Ace. 

Watch: Deer seen crashing through apartment window in Wisconsin

Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.

Watch: Deputies in Oklahoma capture escaped caiman after months on the loose

After searching for several months, deputies in Cleveland County, Oklahoma have finally apprehended a pet caiman that had been on the loose in a neighborhood.

Federal lawmakers push to ban commercial sloth imports after 58 deaths linked to Sloth World Orlando

Local authorities have concluded their investigations into the deaths of dozens of sloths connected to the failed Sloth World Orlando venture, but advocates and federal lawmakers are pushing for broader protections for the animals.

New World screwworm found in elk killed by Texas hunter

New World screwworm was recently found in an elk that was killed by a Texas hunter, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

25 charged in SC dogfighting, drug trafficking ring

Authorities said 47 dogs were seized, and some of them will likely have to be euthanized.

Nationwide veterinary medication recall includes nearly 4,000 listings

A nationwide recall of compounded veterinary medications ranging from powders and pastes to topical sprays and gels, and including thousands of variants on the products, has been issued over concerns about their potency. 

Winter Garden woman injured protecting baby from dog with history of aggression

An Orange County woman is recovering from a severe leg injury after she says she placed her body over her infant daughter's stroller to protect the child from a neighbor's dog that attacked her.

4 rescued manatees return to Florida to be released into the wild

Four rescued manatees have been transported from Ohio to Florida, where they will continue to be rehabilitated with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into the wild.

Polk County K9 Ace receives custom prosthetic leg after line-of-duty shooting

A retired Polk County K9 is running and playing once again after being fitted with a custom artificial limb following a line-of-duty shooting in August.

2,400 hogs die in Iowa barn fire

Authorities in Iowa say more than 2,000 hogs were killed in a fire.