California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze

Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.

Dog comes face-to-face with bear inside Monrovia home

A homeowner got quite the surprise when security footage captured a bear inside her Monrovia home.

Watch: Runaway pet zebra airlifted after great escape in Tennessee

Ed the pet zebra made quite a splash in his new town, running away a day after his arrival. Video shows him being airlifted by helicopter after he was found Sunday.

Watch: Deer trashes Iowa hair salon after breaking through window

Video shows a Keokuk police officer responding to a call for a burglary - only the culprit was a deer who was desperately seeking an exit.

Study finds yet another benefit of having a dog in the family

A large new study finds that early-life exposure to dogs may reduce the genetic risk of developing eczema in children, offering more evidence of the health benefits of having a pet.

Rising pet care costs find many owners unprepared, study shows

More pet owners are opting to invest in wellness plans and pet insurance for their furry family members, adding to their annual pet care costs.

Rabbit v. squirrel: The adorable showdown we've all been waiting for

A Texas woman did not expect the ruckus that ensued when a squirrel and a rabbit both had eyes on food she'd scattered about.

Lake Wales animal cruelty case: Multiple arrests, 1 horse dead on scene

A Lake Wales man was arrested Sunday on felony animal cruelty charges after Polk County deputies discovered severely neglected horses and goats on his property, including one horse that died before detectives arrived.

Port Orange dump site causes concerns for wildlife after 2 raccoons spotted with jars stuck on their heads

A large dumping ground in Port Orange has residents concerned for wildlife after two raccoons were recently spotted wandering around with jars stuck on their heads. One of the animals later died, and the search is now on for the second raccoon, with locals remaining hopeful they can help to rescue it.

Unusual surge of 9-armed sea stars reported along Florida’s Space Coast

An unusual and rare sighting is sparking excitement along Florida’s Space Coast, where beachgoers are reporting a surge in appearances of nine-armed sea stars washed ashore.

Ocala woman bitten by dog while feeding homeless, vows to continue mission

An Ocala woman is recovering from injuries after being bitten in the face by a dog while distributing food to the homeless over the weekend.

One of Big Bear’s bald eaglets has officially left the nest

Big Bear's beloved bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, are a step closer to becoming empty nesters after one of their two female eaglets took her first flight from the nest.

Palm Coast man accused of aggravated animal cruelty, killing dog by strangulation

A Palm Coast man was arrested Thursday on a felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty after investigators say he strangled a dog to death earlier this year.