Florida couple shares details of attack by pit bull rescue they adopted

Florida couple shares details of attack by pit bull rescue they adopted

A Florida couple has shared their harrowing experience after being attacked by their rescue dog, leading to the dog’s death at the hands of deputies.

A Florida couple has shared their harrowing experience after being attacked by their rescue dog, leading to the dog’s death at the hands of deputies.

Florida pit bull taken from man who allegedly beat it with chain has new owner

Florida pit bull taken from man who allegedly beat it with chain has new owner

A pit bull that was rescued from a suspected animal abuser in early February has a new owner, according to the shelter that has been caring for the dog.

A pit bull that was rescued from a suspected animal abuser in early February has a new owner, according to the shelter that has been caring for the dog.

'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma

'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma

The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.

The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.

Orange County Animal Services pausing dog intake, adoptions to contagious bacteria, 'Strep Zoo'

Orange County Animal Services pausing dog intake, adoptions to contagious bacteria, 'Strep Zoo'

Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) has temporarily closed dog intakes and adoptions after a dog tested positive for Streptococcus Zooepidemicus, or "Strep Zoo," a contagious bacterium that can cause sudden death in canines.

Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) has temporarily closed dog intakes and adoptions after a dog tested positive for Streptococcus Zooepidemicus, or "Strep Zoo," a contagious bacterium that can cause sudden death in canines.

Apopka woman spooked after she finds 'big' alligator in her garage

Apopka woman spooked after she finds 'big' alligator in her garage

Here in Florida, we often warn people that any open water could have a gator in it. Sometimes, the same is true for any open garage. Apopka homeowner Annie Smith went into her garage on Tuesday and found a young alligator inside.

Here in Florida, we often warn people that any open water could have a gator in it. Sometimes, the same is true for any open garage. Apopka homeowner Annie Smith went into her garage on Tuesday and found a young alligator inside.

First strep zoo case forces Orange County Animal Services into dog lockdown

First strep zoo case forces Orange County Animal Services into dog lockdown

Orange County Animal Services has temporarily paused intakes and adoptions after a dog tested positive for “strep zoo,” according to Orange County Health Services.

Orange County Animal Services has temporarily paused intakes and adoptions after a dog tested positive for “strep zoo,” according to Orange County Health Services.

'Squiggly shark' with 'rare' deformity hooked in Titusville: 'I feel bad keeping this one'

'Squiggly shark' with 'rare' deformity hooked in Titusville: 'I feel bad keeping this one'

A “squiggly shark" with an apparent tail deformity was discovered in Titusville earlier this month – and researchers have revealed a possible explanation to why the big fish looks the way it does.

A “squiggly shark" with an apparent tail deformity was discovered in Titusville earlier this month – and researchers have revealed a possible explanation to why the big fish looks the way it does.

Volusia County animal cruelty arrest follows discovery of malnourished horses, deputies say

Volusia County animal cruelty arrest follows discovery of malnourished horses, deputies say

Volusia sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man after they said they discovered four neglected horses on his property, two of which were critically ill and had to be put down.

Volusia sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man after they said they discovered four neglected horses on his property, two of which were critically ill and had to be put down.

Florida deputy saves injured sandhill crane: See the photos

Florida deputy saves injured sandhill crane: See the photos

A Flagler County deputy rescued an injured sandhill crane on Tuesday morning, according to a social media post.

A Flagler County deputy rescued an injured sandhill crane on Tuesday morning, according to a social media post.

Black bear spotted on UF's campus in tree, officials say

Black bear spotted on UF's campus in tree, officials say

A black bear was spotted in a tree on the University of Florida's campus in Gainesville Thursday moning.

A black bear was spotted in a tree on the University of Florida's campus in Gainesville Thursday moning.

Expedition spots only 6 to 8 vaquita porpoises, the most endangered marine mammal

Expedition spots only 6 to 8 vaquita porpoises, the most endangered marine mammal

Experts believe the reason a small number of these marine mammals were seen is due to the animals likely moving to a different location outside of their natural habitat.

Experts believe the reason a small number of these marine mammals were seen is due to the animals likely moving to a different location outside of their natural habitat.