National Pets Day: Exotic animals people really keep as pets

April 11 is National Pet Day, but not every “pet” is a dog or a cat. Here are some of the strangest pets you’ll ever see that people really do have.

Detroit-area police stop pet potbellied pig on the loose

April 11 is National Pet Day, and while we all love our pets, sometimes they can go hog wild. That includes a potbellied pig named Petunia, who ran away and had to be stopped by the cops in Harper Woods, Mich.

Hero rescue dog saves owner's life

A dog rescued from a shelter ended up rescueing her owner in upstate New York.

Bee invasion in Third Ward home

Thousands of bees swarming as the hive, rich with honey, was exposed.

Nest cam captures eagles experiencing earthquake

Eagles nesting in the Channel Island National Park near Ventura, California experienced a little shake of their own when an earthquake hit Thursday.

Five 'rambunctious' otter pups born at Columbus Zoo

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium experienced a “winter baby boom,” as they describe it, with the arrival of five Asian small-clawed otter pups.

WATCH: Bald eagle goes after Mariners pitcher at Twins home opener

A bald eagle that was brought out to fly for the national anthem at the Minnesota Twins home opener Thursday wanted to get in on the action against Seattle Mariners. 

Service dogs in training enjoy day at Disneyland

Man’s best friend officially agrees that Disneyland is the happiest place on earth.

United Airlines once again dealing with pet problem on flight

The last few years have been really tough for Jessica Blackwell, and she says her emotional support dog Auryn has become a godsend.

Gator takes a swim in backyard pool in Florida

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - Florida homeowners beware: one big gator has been found splashing in a backyard swimming pool and it took a trapper to drag it away. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office posted images of the floating gator late Friday on Twitter, saying it measured 11 feet (3 meters) long.

Zoo needs help naming baby otters

If you didn’t think otters were cute, you may have a change of heart after getting a look at the two newborns at the Kansas City Zoo.

Baby alligators soak up the sun at Circle B Bar Reserve

While it’s usually the big, dinosaur-like alligators who get all the attention at Circle B Bar Reserve south of Lakeland, the baby gators there are pretty cute, too.

Doorbell camera alerts woman to large snake at her door

A Texas woman got a big surprise when her doorbell camera alerted her to a visitor in the early morning hours. A snake slithering up her wall had come to pay a visit and set off the alarm.

Animal advocates want justice for abused dog

A reward totaling $3,300 dollars is being offered for information about the person or persons who abused the dog.