Police get call for "vicious dog" find playful pit bull instead

Police in Texas got a call for a "vicious dog" in a neighborhood this weekend but upon arrival found an affectionate, playful pit bull instead. 

Alligator makes its way through barbed wire fence like it's no big deal

A Mulberry woman captured video of an alligator headed toward a field and making its way through a barbed wire fence on its journey. 

Bear wreaks havoc when trapped inside SUV

A bear wreaked havoc after it briefly became trapped inside a parked SUV near Orlando. 

Shelter's new fence helps Fulton County boy keep dog safe

A Fulton County boy who refused to give up when it came to keeping his dog safe got some help over the weekend.

Speedy Texas deputy avoids hard-charging cow

A Texas deputy constable proved he's fleet of foot while facing down an agile cow that had a beef with motorists along a rural road.

Struggling dog pulled to safety from Florida lake

Two men are trying to find the owner of a dog they rescued from Lake Monroe in Sanford. 

Stray pit bull hit by car, protected by fellow stray

Porsche, a five-year-old pit bull was living on the streets when she was hit by a car. She suffered a broken back and was temporarily paralyzed in her hind legs. But Porsche had someone looking out for her that day: her friend Majestic, a fellow stray pit bull who stood guard over her until someone someone finally came to help.

Photographic evidence of the food chain captured in Madeira Beach

An osprey carrying its prey near Hubbard's Marina in Madeira Beach caught the eye of nature photographer Doc Jon last week. 

Whale crashes into Ocean City pier (VIDEO)

Amazing video captured a fisherman having a close encounter with a whale in Ocean City on Friday.

Tortoise covered in paint, concrete left along Florida road

The Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission wants answers after a gopher tortoise was found painted red, covered in concrete, and struggling to survive along a Lake County road.

Veteran's therapy dog missing following car crash

The family of a 20-year Navy veteran is in search of a therapy dog that ran from the scene of a crash on Interstate 4 in Volusia County on Sunday.

Tampa family's dog dies during PetSmart grooming appointment

A Tampa family says they dropped off their dog for a grooming appointment at PetSmart. An hour later, their dog was dead, and so far, they have no explanation for what happened.

Police K9 has an unusual job: making people smile

Police deputy Tootsie Roll isn’t like your ordinary K9 Cop. She doesn’t sniff out drugs or bombs or chase down bad guys. Tootsie has just one job: make people smile.

Two-legged ‘T-Rex' dog to get wheelchair thanks to generous donors

Tobi The Wonder Dog, also known as Tobi the T-Rex is a two-year-old mini Australian Shepherd. He loves treats and people. He was born with just two legs, but he doesn’t seem to mind.

Moose trots down the road in Maine

A  driver stopped at a stop sign at an intersection in Maine had to wait for an unusual pedestrian to pass by before proceeding. 

Wildlife agency returns panther family back to the wild

A Florida panther and her two kittens have been released back into the wild after spending months in captivity.

Well-known dog trainer helping Bayou Animal Services build new shelter

Dickinson-based Bayou Animal Services rescued hundred of pets during Hurricane Harvey. The non-profit government corporation is seeking to build a new shelter and well-known animal trainer Joel Silverman is helping the organization's fundraising effort with a certification course for dog trainers. FOX 26 News photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires has the story.