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...

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.