Hemingway cats, staff survive Hurricane Irma in historic Key West home, TMZ reports

The six-toed cats who call the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West, Florida home are all safe and accounted for after Hurricane Irma spared the island city, TMZ reports.

Rescuers brave Hurricane Irma's fury to save manatees

Hurricane Irma’s winds drained waterways around Tampa Bay late this morning, even though the storm was 200 miles away.  It happened so fast that some manatees were apparently caught off-guard, leading to at least one impromptu rescue.

Catfish litter streets of Florida as Hurricane Irma hits mainland (VIDEO)

Catfish were strewn about the streets of Florida as Hurricane Irma not only wreaked havoc on humans but also on wildlife in the Sunshine State.

Busch Gardens' Flamingos take shelter before Irma hits

To ensure the safety of the 12,000 animals that call Busch Gardens home. the theme park reports that they have enacted a comprehensive weather preparedness plan.

Equestrian Center opens doors to animal evacuees

An equestrian center in Georgia has opened its stable doors to help out animals and owners evacuating from Hurricane Irma.

Houston SPCA connecting displaced pet owners with fosters

HOUSTON – September 5, 2017 The Houston SPCA and Adopt-A-Pet.com announced today the launch of FosterAHurricanePet.org the only peer-to-peer online platform that will connect  Harvey storm victims and their pets with appropriate foster homes in their area for short term or long term care. 

Volunteers at Katy Mills Mall taking in pets and pet supplies after Harvey

A group of volunteers is making sure displaced pets are being cared for after Harvey.  Several rescue groups are coming together to collect pet supplies and care for pets who were displaced by Harvey.

Flood victim saves anxious armadillo from floodwaters

There have been tens of thousands of rescues all over the Houston area since Hurricane Harvey made landfall.

Hurricane Harvey pet help

As floodwaters rose, many families had to make difficult decisions about their furry, feathered, and slithery friends.

Houston TranStar staff treated to visit from Houston SPCA dogs

As with previous weather-related crises in southeast Texas, Houston TranStar serves as the command center throughout the evolution of Harvey. Staff have been working around the clock for almost a week as they monitor water levels on roads, bayous and creeks.

Halo the Edu-gator and Gator Squad on hurricane alligator safety

We won't be the only species disrupted by flooding. Prepare to spot some gators! Storms displace the toothy creatures, and if you're wondering what to do if you find one in your yard or under your car, Gator Squad's Chris and Halo the “Edu-gator"  have some tips.

Monkey adopts baby chicken at Israel Safari Zoo

A 4-year-old crested black macaque at Israel’s Safari Zoo has had her maternal instinct kick in over a chick that wandered into the enclosure.

Pet  Emergency Preparedness

Don't forget about the fur-babies!  As Southeast Texas prepares for Hurricane Harvey the Houston Humane Society reminds everyone to do some pet-preparedness too.

Local firefighter catches 409-pound grouper

A local firefighter may have made the biggest catch the world has ever seen.

Giant grouper capsizes boat

Captain Ben Chancey and Fisherman Captain Jon Black were fishing in a canoe off of Stuart, Florida when a Goliath Grouper capsized their small boat.

Houston SPCA rescues malnourished minature horses

The Houston SPCA has rescued 40 miniature horses from a property in Baytown on Wednesday morning. 

Trending: Photos of Japanese toddler and giant Poodles winning hearts on the internet

Her photos are warming hearts around the globe. Instagram user Tamanegi has posted dozens of images showing precious moments between her one-year-old granddaughter and her beloved dogs.