Dog found with carabiner through his neck; nearly $10K offered for help finding culprit

(FOX NEWS) -- The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for jabbing a carabiner -- a device typically used for rock climbing -- through the neck of a Labrador retriever.

VIDEO: Cop rescues baby deer jammed in fence

A police officer in Oregon saved a fawn that was stuck in a fence on Thursday. And the cop's body camera captured the entire heart-warming operation.

Kitten rescued after 5 days trapped in walls of apartment complex

A kitten was rescued from the walls of an apartment complex after residents were finally able to pinpoint the location of the fervent cries they heard for five days.

Harris County Animal Shelter transporting 70 animals to Oklahoma

Based on a partnership with the Humane Society of the United States Shelter Ally Project and a joint effort with the Humane Society of Tulsa and Houston PetSet, the Harris County Animal Shelter has arranged for a group of 70 dogs and cats to be relocated.

Bat tests positive for rabies in Pasadena

The Harris County Public Health Department has learned that a live bat found at a Pasadena-area shopping center at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 24 has tested positive for rabies.

Watch: Ducks swim through green sludge on Caloosahatchee River

A Fort Myers resident recorded video of ducks swimming through water appearing to be covered in blue-green algae on the Caloosahatchee River.

Man finds python wrapped around SUV's engine

A Wisconsin driver was having car trouble when he pulled over to find a surprise.

Arizona boy forgoes birthday gifts to help out some 4-legged friends

For most 6 year olds, a birthday means a lot of presents, but one Arizona boy celebrating his special day didn't want any gifts for himself. FOX 10's Courtney Griffin reports.

Georgia authorities save starving dog

Douglas County authorities have launched an animal cruelty investigation after they said they had saved a starving dog from a home just in the nick of time. They said 2-year-old Phoenix, a boxer mix, was so underweight he weighed just half of what he should have.

Dog survives hawk attack

Honey, the dog is one lucky pup, after her owners told FOX 5 she survived a brutal hawk attack in which a bird of prey tried to drag her away. 

Deputies looking for driver who killed gopher tortoise

Who would do this? Deputies in Pinellas County are trying to answer that question - looking for the driver of a light blue car who appears to have purposely run over the beloved tortoise living at San Jose Elementary School.

Squirrel tries to 'carjack' patrol car but flees

The Port St. Lucie Police Department posted a photo of an adorable squirrel standing on top of a patrol car's windshield. The caption reads "Squirrel tries to car-jack PSLPD officer while he was parked in a convenience store parking lot. Squirrel got a way after fleeing scene."

Cat lover's dream job: Care for 55 cats on a beautiful Greek island

Here's a dream job for anyone who has ever wished to live on a beautiful Greek island while surrounded by dozens of cats.

Cows swarm water truck in drought-hit Australia

Farmers in Australia took extreme measures to help save their livestock after a severe drought hit the country.

Fire department warns 'pets are hot too' after dog rescued from canal

Firefighters in Glendale, Arizona, are asking pet owners to remember that their animals “are hot too” after two dogs were rescued from the local canal in the space of a week.

Skunk does handstand dance to scare away would-be aggressors

Throw your tail in the air, like you just don't care! That's a skunk, on its hands doing a dance. It was captured on video getting down in front of a camera at Saguaro National Park in Arizona.

Rhino attacks SUV at Mexico zoo

A Safari ride at a zoo in Mexico got a little too wild.

Dog dies after protecting family from Romulus gunman

Imagine you're in your own yard, minding your own business, when a man jumps the fence with a gun and starts shooting.

Black bear breaks into FOX 35 anchor's garage

FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt had a little more excitement than she expected Saturday afternoon, when a black bear broke into her garage.