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.

Service dog receives honorary diploma from Clarkson University

Whenever Brittany Hawley went to class, her loyal service dog Griffin was there. If she needed her cell phone, Griffin would fetch it. Even when she assisted patients as part of an internship, Griffin was there helping out as well.

Firefighters rescue 6 puppies from burning structure

Six puppies were rescued from a burning structure near Truckee Friday. According to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District the puppies were rescued in a remote area of the state between Doyle and Pyramid lake. 

Police search for suspects in shocking dog throwing case

A pair of beagle mixes are on the mend after authorities say someone threw them out of a moving vehicle on a snowy New York highway. The dogs were rescued by a passing trucker, but one was so badly mangled that a front leg had to be amputated.

Graduation ceremony held for future service dogs trained by inmates

The last time FOX 29’s Bill Anderson went to Camden County Correctional Facility, he got an exclusive look at a program that allows inmates to train service dogs for veterans.

Squirrel jumps on UPS driver's shoulder

A UPS driver delivering a package in Chicago got quite a surprise as he waited at the door - a squirrel jumped on his shoulder.

Thieves steal herd of pregnant goats

Thieves devastated a family's eco-landscaping business after stealing his herd of pregnant goats. The herd of goats, which belongs to Green Goat Landscapers provide yard cleanup as the goats graze on weeds.

More than 1,000 animals seized from Cleburne pet store

The Humane Society of North Texas helped to remove more than 1,000 small animals from a pet store in Johnson County last month.