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.

Florida fishermen surprised by Great White shark

Fisherman Kyle Morningstar and a friend were visited by this Great White shark some 26 miles off of Ponce Inlet, Florida. 

Dog calls to best buddy's house to see if he wants to play

A video shared to Twitter on March 17 shows an adorable labrador calling over to his best canine companion’s house to see if he would like to play.

Amputee bald eagle adjusting to new life at Detroit Zoo

Mr. America is a bald eagle that badly damaged his wing just before Thanksgiving after he flew into a power line. Sadly, there was no choice but to amputate his wing.

Loose livestock shuts down portion of I-10 in Florida

A portion of Interstate 10 in Walton County, Florida, was shut down Friday morning as authorities corralled livestock which had gotten lose after a semi trailer overturned, authorities with the Walton County Sheriff's Office said. 

Cheers! Clydesdale farm welcomes newest colt

The ‘King of Beers’ definitely has reason to celebrate. Budweiser has welcomed its newest Clydesdale to the family.

Dogs strut their stuff at Canines and Couture fashion show for animal rescue

At the Canines and Couture fashion show in Detroit, the only fur you’ll see is on the dogs. The dogs have gone from rover to runway, strutting their stuff for a good cause: raising money for the Detroit Dog Rescue.

Probe into donated medication at animal shelter ends

Last December, city officials took all the medication paid for and used by volunteers to treat shelter animals and locked it up at the police department.