Maine police dogs awkwardly adjust to new winter boots

Police dogs in Maine need a little bit of additional accessories to do their jobs in the wintertime.

Snake recovers after swallowing ping pong ball

The snake that captured our hearts by swallowing a ping-pong ball is slithering free.

Australian snake catcher captures python with over 500 ticks on it

Officials with a snake catcher organization in Australia's Queensland state say a carpet python snake they caught had over 500 ticks living on it.

Police dog given Narcan for overdose back at work

A police dog that was given medication used to reverse an overdose after he suffered a reaction from sniffing drugs has recovered.

Bayou City Buzz - Meadowlake Pet Resort & Training Center

HOUSTON (FOX 26) — Pets are a part of the family to many people, so it’s only right to want to spoil them, love them and make sure they are in the best condition when someone else has to care for them.

Rescuer makes wheelchair for dog hit by car and left partially paralyzed

One vet said the injury is too old for surgery to work. Another says stem cell research might do the trick. Any operation will cost thousands.

Adorable African painted pup explore their Oregon Zoo habitat

An adorable litter of month-old African painted pups are growing up fast and exploring their habitat at the Oregon Zoo.

Humpback whale sightings very active on Central Florida coast

Terry Clark loves whales. She has such an affinity, she spends many days on her Flagler Beach balcony, gazing through binoculars hoping to see one.

Officers try to evict squirrel from Illinois police department

Officers at the McHenry, Illinois police department may have a new round of training after an incident with a squirrel New Year's Day. 

Police officer rescues kitten from interstate

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Fox 32 News) - A police officer rescued a kitten from a busy interstate median.

After four years, stolen dog returns home in time for Christmas

When a family’s puppy was stolen during a home break-in four years ago, it left a vacancy in their lives. But that all changed on Christmas.

No nose, big heart: Impaired dog 'Sniffles' up for adoption

Sniffles may have no nose but he has a big heart, and an animal rescue organization is looking to find the 12-year-old Florida pooch a permanent home.

Program helps former foster youth help animals find homes

In her Texas Medical Center Pulse magazine article titled "Foster care alumni help homeless dogs find forever families," assistant editor Cindy George shared how the DePelchin Children's Center Transitioning to Adulthood through Guidance and Support program, known as TAGS, not only tries to provide a stable environment for homeless young adults between the ages 18 and 22, but also allows those former foster children to "earn the privilege of caring for a foster dog" as a way to find homes for rescued animals.

VIDEO: National Zoo giant panda Bei Bei frolicking in winter wonderland

While we're not getting a white Christmas here in D.C. this year, the Smithsonian National Zoo is helping everyone get into the holiday spirit with a video of giant panda Bei Bei playing in the snow.

Deputy credited for comforting dog hit by car

A sheriff’s deputy in Osceola County, Florida is being praised for helping save a dog in a tough spot.