Sloth kept as pet adopted by Oregon Zoo
Even if you think the sound of chewing is like nails on a chalkboard, you may not be able to resist video of Josie the two-toed sloth chomping on carrots and apples.
Even if you think the sound of chewing is like nails on a chalkboard, you may not be able to resist video of Josie the two-toed sloth chomping on carrots and apples.
Houston SPCA rescues 54 animals from Waller County home
The Houston SPCA says workers rescued six cats, 45 dogs, a parakeet, and two quaker parrots from a Hockley home on Tuesday, in conjunction with the Waller County Sheriff's Department.
The Houston SPCA says workers rescued six cats, 45 dogs, a parakeet, and two quaker parrots from a Hockley home on Tuesday, in conjunction with the Waller County Sheriff's Department.
Rare fish caught by sport fishermen in Ocean City
Austin Ensor and his Maryland fishing buddies were out this past weekend trying to drag out fishing season as long as possible and now their rare find may have them hanging on a little further into fall.
Austin Ensor and his Maryland fishing buddies were out this past weekend trying to drag out fishing season as long as possible and now their rare find may have them hanging on a little further into fall.
Ranch donates a pony to family of 'Chicken Nugget'
A little girl from Liberty County who was devastated after someone killed beloved pony is getting a new pony thanks to a ranch in New Mexico.
A little girl from Liberty County who was devastated after someone killed beloved pony is getting a new pony thanks to a ranch in New Mexico.
Dog groomer under fire after video of alleged abuse
An investigation has been launched into a Florida woman who appears to be abusing a dog at a pet grooming shop in a video that's been viewed hundreds of thousands of times on Facebook.
An investigation has been launched into a Florida woman who appears to be abusing a dog at a pet grooming shop in a video that's been viewed hundreds of thousands of times on Facebook.
Houston's dog whisperer last chance for dogs with behavioral issues
Why do our dogs do what they do? Some need potty training, others bark too much or pull on walks.
Why do our dogs do what they do? Some need potty training, others bark too much or pull on walks.
Father cries when family surprises him with new puppy
Few things can mend a broken heart or a troubled mind.
Few things can mend a broken heart or a troubled mind.
Roy Halladay's furry, four-legged legacy
Investigators are taking a closer look at Roy Halladay’s plane, which has been removed from the Gulf of Mexico after yesterday’s fatal crash. Meanwhile, deputies are remembering the former All-Star pitcher for his generosity and concern about this community.
Investigators are taking a closer look at Roy Halladay’s plane, which has been removed from the Gulf of Mexico after yesterday’s fatal crash. Meanwhile, deputies are remembering the former All-Star pitcher for his generosity and concern about this community.
Woman accused of killing roommate's ferret by placing it in hot oven
Police say a New Hampshire woman burned her roommate's pet ferret to death by placing it in a hot oven.
Police say a New Hampshire woman burned her roommate's pet ferret to death by placing it in a hot oven.
Sunnyvale police K-9 killed in the line of duty
An officer involved shooting killed a man suspected of stabbing a woman and a police K-9 this afternoon in Sunnyvale.
An officer involved shooting killed a man suspected of stabbing a woman and a police K-9 this afternoon in Sunnyvale.
Record-breaking python captured in Everglades
A python hunter in the Florida Everglades nabbed a record-breaking python in a program that's helping to eliminate the invasive species.
A python hunter in the Florida Everglades nabbed a record-breaking python in a program that's helping to eliminate the invasive species.
Astros' pitcher McCullers helps send homeless pets to new homes in California
Hundreds of pets abandoned by Hurricane Harvey are getting a new leash on life. They are heading to California--and it's partly thanks to an Astros player, Lance McCullers, Jr. Volunteers loaded up dozens of pets Monday morning to send them to California so they can find new families.
Hundreds of pets abandoned by Hurricane Harvey are getting a new leash on life. They are heading to California--and it's partly thanks to an Astros player, Lance McCullers, Jr. Volunteers loaded up dozens of pets Monday morning to send them to California so they can find new families.
Mass. puppy revived after overdose
A family’s puppy was saved after she accidentally got into something that almost took her life.
A family’s puppy was saved after she accidentally got into something that almost took her life.
Animals rescued from Puerto Rico arrive in Georgia
The animals arrived at Gwinnett County Airport Thursday evening.
The animals arrived at Gwinnett County Airport Thursday evening.
Dog loses love of bomb sniffing, booted from CIA
WASHINGTON (AP) - A puppy lost its love for sniffing out bombs and the CIA lost a recruit. Lulu gained a family. Just a few weeks into her training, the doe-eyed black Labrador with flappy ears just wasn't interested in detecting explosive odors anymore, the agency said. Even food and play couldn't motivate her. Lulu sought a different future. She found one with a loving handler, who...
WASHINGTON (AP) - A puppy lost its love for sniffing out bombs and the CIA lost a recruit. Lulu gained a family. Just a few weeks into her training, the doe-eyed black Labrador with flappy ears just wasn't interested in detecting explosive odors anymore, the agency said. Even food and play couldn't motivate her. Lulu sought a different future. She found one with a loving handler, who...
Woman diagnosed with 'broken-heart syndrome' after loss of beloved dog
Doctors were expecting to treat a Texas woman who was mourning the death of her beloved Yorkshire terrier for a possible heart attack, only to discover that her symptoms were actually due to a broken heart. Joanie Simpson, whose 2016 medical ordeal was detailed in the New England Journal of Medicine, was diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, a condition commonly associated with the loss of a sp
Doctors were expecting to treat a Texas woman who was mourning the death of her beloved Yorkshire terrier for a possible heart attack, only to discover that her symptoms were actually due to a broken heart. Joanie Simpson, whose 2016 medical ordeal was detailed in the New England Journal of Medicine, was diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, a condition commonly associated with the loss of a sp
Dog groomer facing second animal cruelty charge after new allegations
A Cumming dog groomer charged with animal cruelty for allegedly kicking, choking and killing a dog in her care is facing a second animal cruelty charge for allegedly killing another dog last year.
A Cumming dog groomer charged with animal cruelty for allegedly kicking, choking and killing a dog in her care is facing a second animal cruelty charge for allegedly killing another dog last year.
Woman fleeing fire puts pony in car
A woman fleeing a wildfire in northern California knew she couldn't leave her horses, so she did what she had to do to get them to safety.
A woman fleeing a wildfire in northern California knew she couldn't leave her horses, so she did what she had to do to get them to safety.
Badly beaten Husky puppy continues on road to recovery
Good news from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control: a husky puppy that was found badly beaten is now on the road to recovery, after a rocky start.
Good news from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control: a husky puppy that was found badly beaten is now on the road to recovery, after a rocky start.
Bay Area Pet Adoptions looking for homes for Harvey pets
A no-kill Shelter in Galveston County is trying to find homes for animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey.
A no-kill Shelter in Galveston County is trying to find homes for animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey.