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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.