Missouri police officer charged in death of K-9 officer left in hot car

A Missouri police officer has been charged after allegedly leaving his K-9 officer inside a hot car overnight in June, leading to his death.

7-foot shark was eaten by even bigger shark, researchers suspect

A pregnant 7-foot porbeagle shark appeared to have been eaten by an even larger shark in what researchers believe is the first such evidence of the ocean hunter becoming the hunted.

Woman visiting Disney World adopts kitten found in Animal Kingdom parking lot

Beatriz Sharma’s recent visit to Disney's Animal Kingdom took an unexpected turn when she brought home a unique souvenir — a kitten found in the parking lot.

Lost and found: Texas family's beloved cat returns home after 2,000-mile adventure

The skinny stray cat's experiences and the encounters he made along the way are mysteries that will forever fascinate. Yet one thing is certain: The pet's owners are sleeping better tonight, reunited with their first family cat after a two-year search.

Arizona dog who has been at AAWL for more than 300 days needs a foster home

A two-year-old pup who has been at the Arizona Animal Welfare League for more than 300 days is in need of his forever home, or at the very least, a foster home.

Ohio trooper rescues injured kitten from busy highway, now awaiting adoption

A heartwarming video shows an Ohio state trooper rescuing an injured kitten from a busy highway in Canton. The Ohio State Highway Patrol released footage of the trooper stopping his vehicle on Interstate 77 to safely remove the black and white kitten.

Investigators seize 12 animals from Citrus County home, owner faces cruelty charges

A man is facing felony animal cruelty charges after investigators found a dozen animals living in an “extremely cluttered and dirty home," the Citrus County Sherriff's Office said.

Disney scientists tracking sea turtles in Tour de Turtles: ‘It's critical data’

Two sea turtles are making their way under the sea as scientists with Disney track their migration patterns with the overall goal of conservation and better understanding the species.

Pets in the White House: From Rebecca the Raccoon to Billy Possum

There have only been three presidents who didn’t have pets at the White House: James K. Polk, Andrew Johnson and Donald Trump. Here’s a look at White House pets of the past.

Watch as orphaned baby walrus in Alaska receives lifesaving care

An orphaned female walrus calf, discovered abandoned and in critical condition in Utqiagvik, Alaska, has been receiving rehabilitative care at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward.

Shark washes ashore at NYC beach, rescued by beachgoers

Video captured by a beachgoer shows the thresher shark stranded in the sand at Rockaway Beach, fighting to get back in.

Company offering 'dream job for dog parents' in nationwide search

Woofz, a puppy and dog training app, has launched a nationwide search in the U.S. to hire someone for what it says is "the dream job for dog parents."

WATCH: Fulshear police officer wrangles gator with his bare hands

It was quite the day for the Fulshear Police Department on Friday. Lt. Bill Henry tells FOX 26 that he and Officer Stewart got a call around 7 a.m. regarding a gator in the backyard of a home in the Polo Ranch Subdivision.