Abandoned pup with tragic past rescued after being stranded for days on Ohio river
The gray-brown terrier mix was spotted desperately huddled against the side of a lake freighter dock, where she barely had enough space to sit and stay dry above the lapping water.
The gray-brown terrier mix was spotted desperately huddled against the side of a lake freighter dock, where she barely had enough space to sit and stay dry above the lapping water.
Florida reclassifies xylazine as controlled substance, keeps access for veterinarians
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday that the state has moved to reclassify xylazine, an animal sedative, as a Schedule I controlled substance with an exemption for veterinary use.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday that the state has moved to reclassify xylazine, an animal sedative, as a Schedule I controlled substance with an exemption for veterinary use.
Florida man arrested on DUI charges after hitting deer, lying next to it: 'I did that to it'
A Florida man has been arrested on DUI charges after he allegedly hit a deer while driving in the Ormond Beach area.
A Florida man has been arrested on DUI charges after he allegedly hit a deer while driving in the Ormond Beach area.
Unleashed dog kills nearly 2 dozen newly born sea turtles in Florida, officials say
Volunteers with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol in Northeast Florida say 23 hatchlings were recently found dead along the surf in Atlantic Beach, with evidence that suggests the juveniles were killed during a vicious dog attack.
Volunteers with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol in Northeast Florida say 23 hatchlings were recently found dead along the surf in Atlantic Beach, with evidence that suggests the juveniles were killed during a vicious dog attack.
Meet the 'super' pup voted TSA’s top dog for 2025
Meet Steeler, TSA’s 2025 top canine of the year!
Meet Steeler, TSA’s 2025 top canine of the year!
Data reveals the most popular dog breed in each state
A new report on America’s most popular dog breeds in 2025 highlights shifting trends in pet ownership across the country.
A new report on America’s most popular dog breeds in 2025 highlights shifting trends in pet ownership across the country.
Flagler County cemetery damaged by wild hog invasion
A Flagler County cemetery is dealing with extensive damage to its grounds, prompting staff to call in professionals to trap the animal culprits.
A Flagler County cemetery is dealing with extensive damage to its grounds, prompting staff to call in professionals to trap the animal culprits.
Watch: Abandoned dog with head stuck in snack jar rescued in Pennsylvania
One stray pup is safe and sound this week after wandering around rural Pennsylvania alone and with her head trapped inside a plastic jar.
One stray pup is safe and sound this week after wandering around rural Pennsylvania alone and with her head trapped inside a plastic jar.
Bam Bam the support dog reunited with owner 2+ months after being stolen from Chicago backyard
After more than two months of heartbreak and searching, Bam Bam, a service dog stolen from his blind owner in Logan Square, has been reunited with his family.
After more than two months of heartbreak and searching, Bam Bam, a service dog stolen from his blind owner in Logan Square, has been reunited with his family.
Horseback riding on specific Volusia beaches clears hurdle
Volusia County beaches could soon welcome horseback riders under a proposal county leaders agreed to further explore this week.
Volusia County beaches could soon welcome horseback riders under a proposal county leaders agreed to further explore this week.
Firefighters rescue young coyote trapped in drain pipe in Flagler Beach
Firefighters rescued a young coyote trapped inside a drain pipe along in Flagler Beach on Monday evening.
Firefighters rescued a young coyote trapped inside a drain pipe along in Flagler Beach on Monday evening.
Florida man kept 111 geckos locked in a storage unit that was later abandoned, officials say
A former licensed reptile dealer has been sentenced after more than 100 exotic reptiles were found abandoned in a storage unit in 2023, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
A former licensed reptile dealer has been sentenced after more than 100 exotic reptiles were found abandoned in a storage unit in 2023, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Rare twin foals born in central Florida released from Intensive Care Unit
Central Florida’s extremely rare twin foals are out of the intensive care unit.
Central Florida’s extremely rare twin foals are out of the intensive care unit.
Bat colony found in Grand Teton lodge, possibly exposing hundreds to rabies
Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.
Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.
Volusia County considers allowing horseback riding on select beaches
Volusia County officials are exploring the possibility of allowing horseback riding on limited stretches of county beaches.
Volusia County officials are exploring the possibility of allowing horseback riding on limited stretches of county beaches.
Orphaned puppies in Florida rescued after mother killed, now need homes
A litter of puppies orphaned after their mother was struck and killed by a car just days after they were born are now being cared for by rescue groups and will soon be ready for adoption.
A litter of puppies orphaned after their mother was struck and killed by a car just days after they were born are now being cared for by rescue groups and will soon be ready for adoption.
Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
Brevard Zoo welcomes new baby zebra, offspring of endangered species
The Brevard Zoo has welcomed a new member to its family — a baby zebra that is the offspring of an endangered species.
The Brevard Zoo has welcomed a new member to its family — a baby zebra that is the offspring of an endangered species.
Watch: Feisty little Pomeranian chases bear out of home
A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.
A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.
Florida reptiles escape injuries from falling tree at nation's oldest alligator farm
A massive oak tree toppled into an alligator-filled lagoon at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park on Wednesday, and park staff say it's nothing short of a miracle that no animals or people were injured during the unexpected act of Mother Nature.
A massive oak tree toppled into an alligator-filled lagoon at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park on Wednesday, and park staff say it's nothing short of a miracle that no animals or people were injured during the unexpected act of Mother Nature.



















