Sheriff's office volunteer's quick intervention saves dog tied to moving semi
A dog remained tied a semi-truck, and could’ve ended up on the highway if it wasn’t for a sheriff volunteer.
A dog remained tied a semi-truck, and could’ve ended up on the highway if it wasn’t for a sheriff volunteer.
Montgomery County Animal Shelter officials under criminal investigation
Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner James Noak isn't saying much other than due to the serious nature of credible information two shelter employees have been suspended with pay pending the outcome of an internal criminal investigation.
Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner James Noak isn't saying much other than due to the serious nature of credible information two shelter employees have been suspended with pay pending the outcome of an internal criminal investigation.
Amazon packages sent from across the country to help animal shelter ride out Florence
A South Carolina animal shelter was blessed with the kindness of strangers as Tropical Storm Florence continued its crawl over the Carolinas this weekend.
A South Carolina animal shelter was blessed with the kindness of strangers as Tropical Storm Florence continued its crawl over the Carolinas this weekend.
VIDEO: Dog rescued from hurricane flooding
People and their pets were forced to evacuate from floodwaters as Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina on Friday.
People and their pets were forced to evacuate from floodwaters as Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina on Friday.
Harris County Animal Shelter three times over capacity
"We usually get about 60 to 80 animals a day," said Kerry McKeel senior communications specialist for the Harris County Animal Shelter.
"We usually get about 60 to 80 animals a day," said Kerry McKeel senior communications specialist for the Harris County Animal Shelter.
Facebook users find U.S. Army veteran's missing therapy dog
When Barry Briggs 9-month old, Australian shepherd mix disappeared, his whole family panicked. The pup, named Coco, is Briggs therapy dog after a medical discharge from a 14-year career in the U.S. Army.
When Barry Briggs 9-month old, Australian shepherd mix disappeared, his whole family panicked. The pup, named Coco, is Briggs therapy dog after a medical discharge from a 14-year career in the U.S. Army.
Dog wearing life vest rescued from river
Social media brought a dog home under some pretty wild circumstances.
Social media brought a dog home under some pretty wild circumstances.
Zoo employee in 'adorable peril' in penguin enclosure
A penguin at Oregon Zoo made life a little bit harder for a zoo employee tasked with cleaning its penguinarium.
A penguin at Oregon Zoo made life a little bit harder for a zoo employee tasked with cleaning its penguinarium.
Cheetah cubs born at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are picture of health
Six cheetah cubs born at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, Australia, passed a recent health check, according to the zoo.
Six cheetah cubs born at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, Australia, passed a recent health check, according to the zoo.
Man bitten by alligator while playing disc golf in Clearwater
A 35-year-old man was bitten by an alligator in a pond at a Clearwater park Monday, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.
A 35-year-old man was bitten by an alligator in a pond at a Clearwater park Monday, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.
Meet newest Fla. K9 officer Hela, a golden retriever
Pasco County has a new K9 deputy -- and she's a golden retriever.
Pasco County has a new K9 deputy -- and she's a golden retriever.
California closer to banning cosmetics testing on animals
California could become the first state in the country to formally ban the testing of cosmetic products on animals. The bill introduced by Sen. Cathleen Galigiana (D-Stockton), called the California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act, would make it illegal for any cosmetic manufacturer to "knowingly import or sell any cosmetic...
California could become the first state in the country to formally ban the testing of cosmetic products on animals. The bill introduced by Sen. Cathleen Galigiana (D-Stockton), called the California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act, would make it illegal for any cosmetic manufacturer to "knowingly import or sell any cosmetic...
Another 33 dogs found dumped day after dozens rescued
The 33 puppies were thrown away like trash behind a business in Jersey Village.
The 33 puppies were thrown away like trash behind a business in Jersey Village.
Senior kitties relax through their golden years at Cat's Cradle in Lutz
It's a cat's paradise and it's designed for the more senior members of the feline family. It's the Cat's Cradle Sanctuary in Lutz, run by a special couple who live for rescuing kitties of all kinds.
It's a cat's paradise and it's designed for the more senior members of the feline family. It's the Cat's Cradle Sanctuary in Lutz, run by a special couple who live for rescuing kitties of all kinds.
Tajiri, April the giraffe's famous son, moving to North Carolina
Tajiri, the giraffe whose birth became an internet sensation in 2017, is going to be moving to North Carolina by late fall, according to the Virginia-based nonprofit Wildlife Conservation Center.
Tajiri, the giraffe whose birth became an internet sensation in 2017, is going to be moving to North Carolina by late fall, according to the Virginia-based nonprofit Wildlife Conservation Center.
'Hero' dog dies after distracting bear at family home
A dog owner whose beloved pet died after distracting a bear away from the family home on August 31 has praised the poodle online for his heroic actions.
A dog owner whose beloved pet died after distracting a bear away from the family home on August 31 has praised the poodle online for his heroic actions.
More than 30 abandoned dogs rescued in southwest Houston
When rescuers arrived here on Sunday, they found 27 abandoned dogs. It appears many are from the same litter and had just been dumped.
When rescuers arrived here on Sunday, they found 27 abandoned dogs. It appears many are from the same litter and had just been dumped.
Game of chase: Oregon seal meets butterfly in zoo
A seal at the Oregon Zoo became transfixed when a butterfly showed up at its exhibit.
A seal at the Oregon Zoo became transfixed when a butterfly showed up at its exhibit.
Tiny turtle hatchling gets helping hand on way to sea
A tiny sea turtle hatchling was filmed making the journey from its egg to its new home in the deep blue, and proved just how tough young sea turtles have to be to survive.
A tiny sea turtle hatchling was filmed making the journey from its egg to its new home in the deep blue, and proved just how tough young sea turtles have to be to survive.
Dog tortured & used as target practice recovers after surgery
Tortured, neglected and abused, but now a chance at a new life. A dog that was rescued from an abandoned property in Southeast Houston, is now recovering from surgery, and still has a long way to go.
Tortured, neglected and abused, but now a chance at a new life. A dog that was rescued from an abandoned property in Southeast Houston, is now recovering from surgery, and still has a long way to go.