35-pound cat needs new home in DC

A 35-pound cat is looking for a loving home and new dieting program in DC.  

Dog leaves half of her food for companion who died

In case you needed more proof that dogs are some of the most loyal, loving creatures on the planet, here you go.

67 dogs removed from Cleveland home

Today the Houston SPCA removed 67 dogs from a home that the Houston SPCA group says was operating as a self-described 'rescue' in Cleveland, Texas.

Dog snuck into California hospital as fake baby

A young woman snuck in her grandmother’s dog, pretending it was a baby, to surprise her at the hospital.

Video of maggot-filled dog food goes viral

A Texas woman has opened a can of worms – literally. The video she posted on Facebook of a dog food can apparently crawling with maggots has gone viral.

Minnesota man ties own record for largest flathead catfish

An Shakopee, Minnesota man tied his own state record when he caught a 49-inch flathead catfish in the Minnesota River last month, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Bear crosses through 10 mile run in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Some runners didn't expect to see a bear on their Colorado race route. Donald Sanborn says he was about 5 miles into the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run on Sunday when the bear ambled across a roadway near Colorado Springs.

Helping preserve Kemp's ridley sea turtles in Galveston

An effort is underway on Galveston Island to protect the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle population. Photographer Darlene Janik Faires shows what Texas A&M University at Galveston researchers and the Turtle Island Restoration Network are doing to help make it a reality.

Make-A-Wish, Animal Adventure Park grant Ohio boy's wish

The world's love for April the giraffe, her mate Oliver and their family's new addition, Tajiri, is undeniable, but one little boy's captivation with the giraffes has resulted in a wish come true.

SeaWorld Orlando celebrates World Turtle Day by returning rescued sea turtle to the ocean

Thanks to SeaWorld Orlando's Rescue Team and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), a 230 pound loggerhead sea turtle is back home in the ocean after four months of specialized care.

Bear breaks into home, plays piano

Make yourself at home!  That's exactly what one bear did inside this residence in Colorado.

Mail carrier arrested for feeding dog meatballs with nails

An Alabama mail carrier has been charged after authorities say she fed at least one dog meatballs that contained nails.

Cat loses leg due to snake bite

Little Zorie the cat is trying to get used to life with just three paws. Rachel Pryor says Zorie's front left leg had to be amputated after a run in with a nasty snake.

Metro Detroit mom finds Huntsman spider in toddler's room

Imagine putting down your two-year-old son for a nap but noticing something else has decided to take up residence in his room. That's exactly the situation that a Shelby Township mom encountered this week.

Man swims with dozens of rare whales off Florida coast

A boat captain saw something rare in the waters off the coast of South Florida – a large group of pilot whales.