Man saves dog from house engulfed in flames

A man risked his life, running into a home engulfed in flames, to save his dog.

Scientists discover different kind of killer whale off Chile

For decades, there were tales from fishermen and tourists, even lots of photos, of a mysterious killer whale that just didn't look like all the others, but scientists had never seen one.

Bull sadly deflates yoga ball while playing, gets new one

A longhorn bull at an animal sanctuary in Texas accidentally popped his beloved red ball — but luckily, a replacement soon came his way.

Pasadena Animal Shelter 'critically full', adoption fees waived

The Pasadena Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees through Friday to help the hundreds of dogs at the shelter find forever homes.

Massive 700-pound alligator in Georgia discovered in irrigation ditch

A roughly 13-foot, 700-pound alligator was found in an irrigation ditch, officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said this week.

Puppy dies after eating 50 short ribs

A shelter in California has shared a sad story about a puppy who ate too many short ribs as a cautionary tale for other pet owners.

6 dolphins dead after beaching along Southern California coastline; experts searching for answers

Experts are trying to determine what is causing dolphins along the Southern California coastline to beach after several deceased dolphins washed ashore, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center said.

Fat rat stuck in sewer saved after nine-person rescue effort in Germany

A rat packing on a little extra winter weight got stuck in a sewer grate in Germany on Sunday afternoon, prompting an impressive rescue effort.

Giraffe dies in accident at Kansas City Zoo barn

Kansas City Zoo officials say an adult male giraffe died after suffering a spinal cord injury in a zoo barn.

'All are welcome': Florida church hosts dog-friendly service

All dogs may go to heaven, but not all dogs go to church.  Saint Benedict's Episcopal Church in Plantation, Florida, has welcomed dogs to its Saturday service for the past 10 years.