'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
8 rescued monkeys begin new lives at Gainesville sanctuary
A multi-state federal investigation into illegal animal trafficking led to the seizure of eight primates. The suspect at the center of the investigation has previously been convicted on similar animal trafficking charges.
Presidential Turkey Pardons: Trump spares Waddle, Gobble in White House tradition
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
Governor Ron DeSantis announces proposal to protect puppies in Florida
Governor DeSantis introduced a statewide proposal to stop abusive animal practices, targeting dog breeders and puppy mills.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
Photos: Great ape escape forces lockdown at Indiana zoo
Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo responded to a great ape escape on Friday.
Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster
The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.
Dozens of dogs rescued in Orange City hoarding investigation, police say
The Halifax Humane Society is caring for dozens of dogs after an animal-hoarding situation escalated beyond an owner’s control.
Florida woman arrested for abandoning 'severely neglected' Great Dane on Jacksonville road
A Florida woman was arrested after abandoning a Great Dane on the side of a Jacksonville Road earlier this week, according to deputies.
Family dog rescued from Palm Coast house fire recovering at animal hospital
Kira, a 4-year-old Great Dane mix, is recovering from smoke inhalation after being trapped in a Palm Coast house during a fire.
Florida sheriff looking for woman whose two dogs allegedly mauled chihuahua to death
Brevard Animal Control officers are trying to find a woman whose two poodle-breed dogs mauled a small chihuahua to death.
Pet monkey seen leaving Texas Spirit Halloween with owner in new bodycam
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
Spooked monkey at Spirit Halloween swings from rafters
Shoppers at a Spirit Halloween store in Texas were shocked to see a live monkey wearing a diaper swinging from the rafters.
Why chocolate is toxic for dogs; vets urge caution during Halloween
Veterinarians warn dog owners: even small amounts of chocolate can be deadly for pets this Halloween. Here’s why and which types are most toxic.
FDA issues emergency use authorization for drug to treat puppies and dogs infected with New World screwworm
The FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for an animal drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm.
Video: Florida snake slithers into car while driver waits in drive-thru line
A Florida driver waiting in line at a Pollo Tropical drive-thru got more than what he bargained for on Monday.
Port Orange Police K-9 Buddy retires after years of service
After more than six years of dedicated service, Port Orange Police K-9 Buddy is hanging up his leash.