Humpback whale freed off California coast, entanglement numbers on the rise
Armed with knives on long poles and high-tech equipment, expert marine rescuers and volunteers painstakingly cut a 35-foot long humpback whale free from a shrimp trap Tuesday afternoon after the large mammal had been trapped for five days off the Crescent City coast.
Armed with knives on long poles and high-tech equipment, expert marine rescuers and volunteers painstakingly cut a 35-foot long humpback whale free from a shrimp trap Tuesday afternoon after the large mammal had been trapped for five days off the Crescent City coast.
Rabid bat bites woman near downtown Houston
A woman is being treated for rabies after she was bitten by a bat in a parking garage near Buffalo Bayou Park.
A woman is being treated for rabies after she was bitten by a bat in a parking garage near Buffalo Bayou Park.
How to pick a healthy pet food product
Mealtime is one of the high points of 18-month old lab-pit mix Gertie's day. "She gets really excited," says her owner Clement Perkins. "And she knows because she can hear the Velcro bag opening." Most pets aren't picky. What we scoop out they eat it. Gertie is on mid-priced special digestive diet. But, with hundreds of choices, and more expensive pet foods advertised as "premium," or...
Mealtime is one of the high points of 18-month old lab-pit mix Gertie's day. "She gets really excited," says her owner Clement Perkins. "And she knows because she can hear the Velcro bag opening." Most pets aren't picky. What we scoop out they eat it. Gertie is on mid-priced special digestive diet. But, with hundreds of choices, and more expensive pet foods advertised as "premium," or...
Severely neglected dog abandoned at East Bay shelter
Contra Costa Animal Services says a severely neglected bull dog was abandoned at the Martinez shelter on Thursday.
Contra Costa Animal Services says a severely neglected bull dog was abandoned at the Martinez shelter on Thursday.
Amazing video shows dog rescuing baby deer
Mark Freeley’s weekend walk on a Long Island beach started like every other.
Mark Freeley’s weekend walk on a Long Island beach started like every other.
11 dogs rescued from hole after storm
A Michigan Humane Society worker rescued 11 puppies behind a Detroit home on Wednesday.
A Michigan Humane Society worker rescued 11 puppies behind a Detroit home on Wednesday.
Prosthetic limbs are changing dogs' lives
A 7-year-old German shepherd dog named Star has some new pep in her step. She lost part of her right hind leg at birth, leaving her unable to walk comfortably. Then two months ago she was fitted with a customized prosthetic leg. Star's owner, Elaine Diasparra, says the difference has been drastic.
A 7-year-old German shepherd dog named Star has some new pep in her step. She lost part of her right hind leg at birth, leaving her unable to walk comfortably. Then two months ago she was fitted with a customized prosthetic leg. Star's owner, Elaine Diasparra, says the difference has been drastic.
Disabled dogs trained to work as therapy dogs at Torrance rescue shelter
From being partially paralyzed to being abused and thrown away, these disabled dogs have been given a second chance at life thanks to Audrey McCabe and Susan Fulcher, founders of Dharma Rescue in Torrance.
From being partially paralyzed to being abused and thrown away, these disabled dogs have been given a second chance at life thanks to Audrey McCabe and Susan Fulcher, founders of Dharma Rescue in Torrance.
Clarkdale man arrested for dragging dog behind truck for a half mile
Clarkdale resident, Destry Lynn McClure, 52, has been arrested for dragging his 4-year-old Chihuahua, Leia, about half of a mile.
Clarkdale resident, Destry Lynn McClure, 52, has been arrested for dragging his 4-year-old Chihuahua, Leia, about half of a mile.
Unusual animal caught the 'hard' way after 2 days
An Animal Control Officer in Maine had a run-in with an uncommon creature on Saturday.
An Animal Control Officer in Maine had a run-in with an uncommon creature on Saturday.
VIDEO: Panda cub Bei Bei working on his adorable tree dismounts
The youngest giant panda at the Smithsonian's National Zoo is showing off his precocious and energetic ways.
The youngest giant panda at the Smithsonian's National Zoo is showing off his precocious and energetic ways.
Dog miraculously survives two gunshot wounds
"It's definitely a miracle the vet himself did say it was definitely a miracle," said Madhu Maganti, a Harris County Animal Shelter volunteer. "He survived getting shot in the throat and on the side and to have the bullets lodged there for two weeks."
"It's definitely a miracle the vet himself did say it was definitely a miracle," said Madhu Maganti, a Harris County Animal Shelter volunteer. "He survived getting shot in the throat and on the side and to have the bullets lodged there for two weeks."
Yorkie jumps on black Labrador's back to cross pool
A tiny Yorkshire terrier, Sadie, is emerging as a viral sensation for her brilliant work in making it across a swimming pool. This smart little dog got creative -- embracing the fun, but avoiding all the water. Just when her black Labrador companion, Riley, jumped into the pool to fetch a toy, the Yorkie ends up jumping on her furry friend's back.
A tiny Yorkshire terrier, Sadie, is emerging as a viral sensation for her brilliant work in making it across a swimming pool. This smart little dog got creative -- embracing the fun, but avoiding all the water. Just when her black Labrador companion, Riley, jumped into the pool to fetch a toy, the Yorkie ends up jumping on her furry friend's back.
Vacationing family finds shark out of water - for second time
A man made a strange find during his jog in a neighborhood near Virginia Beach, VA this week.
A man made a strange find during his jog in a neighborhood near Virginia Beach, VA this week.
Puppy left in airport with heartbreaking note from owner
A puppy was left in a Las Vegas airport with a heartbreaking note from his owner.
A puppy was left in a Las Vegas airport with a heartbreaking note from his owner.
Cat survives shot to the head near Rochester, Minnesota
If cats truly have nine lives, it's hard to say just how many a cat near Rochester has left.
If cats truly have nine lives, it's hard to say just how many a cat near Rochester has left.
Keeping dogs calm during fireworks
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Reward doubled to $10K after dog buried alive in Georgia
TUCKER, Ga. (AP) - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has offered a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction following the death of a dog hours after being buried up to her nose.
TUCKER, Ga. (AP) - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has offered a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction following the death of a dog hours after being buried up to her nose.
Elite firefighters save baby deer from Arizona wildfire
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) - Count baby deer among those saved by the elite crews fighting a stubborn Arizona wildfire. The U.S. Forest Service posted photos and a video on Facebook showing the Friday night rescue, where Hotshots rounded up two deer fawns. The baby animals were found too close to the spreading blaze in the dense Prescott National Forest and around Prescott, a mountain city...
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) - Count baby deer among those saved by the elite crews fighting a stubborn Arizona wildfire. The U.S. Forest Service posted photos and a video on Facebook showing the Friday night rescue, where Hotshots rounded up two deer fawns. The baby animals were found too close to the spreading blaze in the dense Prescott National Forest and around Prescott, a mountain city...
Gorilla watches videos of baby gorillas
A visitor to the Louisville Zoo made an unexpected new friend – a gorilla.
A visitor to the Louisville Zoo made an unexpected new friend – a gorilla.