14 horses rescued from Lake County property where 85 dogs were removed

Fourteen horses have been removed from a Lake County property where authorities previously rescued 85 dogs, according to a horse rescue organization involved in the operation.

85 dogs, 11 horses rescued from Lake County property suspected as puppy mill

Lake County deputies rescued 85 dogs from a Groveland home where authorities say the animals were living in waste and needed medical attention, placing additional strain on the county’s already busy animal shelter.

PETA honors Hayden Panettiere with ad she recorded just weeks ago

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals paid tribute to actress Hayden Panettiere by releasing the commercial she recorded recently with the animal rights organization. 

Hero pups save family from overnight house fire in Palm Bay: 'Just very thankful'

A local couple dedicated to saving rescue dogs on the Space Coast had the tables turned on them when their four-legged friends woke them up to escape a dangerous house fire.

Firefighters rescue dog trapped in Marion County sinkhole

Firefighters rescued a dog named Lada after she became trapped in a sinkhole at a home in northwest Marion County.

Watch: Colorado deputy smashes van window to rescue dog locked inside in heat

A Colorado sheriff’s deputy smashed the window of a van to rescue a dog that had been locked inside for nearly four hours in 83-degree Fahrenheit weather.

K9 Ace becomes first canine patient saved by Tampa General Aeromed

K9 Ace is retiring at home after emergency air responders flew him to Manatee County veterinary hospital after he was shot by a suspect during a shootout in Polk County. 

Venomous snake found in high school football players helmet

A high school student football player in Arkansas found an unsettling surprise in his helmet during football practice. 

Canine blood donors save Polk County K9 Ace after being shot

A Polk County Sheriff's Office working canine named Ace is back home with his handler to recover and begin retirement after being shot multiple times last Thursday.

Loose dog attacks 3-month-old Yorkie pup in Orlando neighborhood: 'It started charging us'

A late-night bathroom break in the front yard turned into a nightmare for a Florida family when their three-month-old puppy was attacked by a loose dog in the neighborhood.

Polk County K9 Ace's surgery paid for by Tampa couple's non-profit

A Tampa non-profit organization has stepped in to cover all medical expenses for a Polk County Sheriff's Office dog who had his leg amputated after being shot in the line of duty last week.

Why Alabama deputies were forced into rodeo duty

Deputies and officers wrangled a 1,500-pound bull near Pickens Academy on Friday after a foot pursuit along Highway 17.

Cobras, vipers and anacondas: 46 venomous snakes seized from warehouse

Two men are facing charges after authorities seized two anacondas and 46 venomous snakes – including a cobra and pit vipers – from a warehouse in Connecticut. 

Brevard Zoo expecting two giraffe calves

Brevard Zoo is preparing to welcome two giraffe calves after confirming pregnancies in two members of its herd, zoo officials said.