Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy adopts last dog from northern Michigan shelter

A dog who was found dumped in the cold, limping, and near blind a few months ago was the last animal remaining at an animal shelter in Northern Michigan following a 'clean out the shelter' event. The dog was adopted this week and his new home is with Stan Van Gundy.

PHOTOS: April the giraffe and baby 'Tajiri'

We’re getting out first look in several days at April’s baby giraffe, whom we now know will be named ‘Tajiri.’  Animal Adventure Park released new photos of the pair on Monday, not long after announcing the winning name.

Animal Adventure Park owner talks the future of April, her calf, and the webcam

The owner of the Harpursville, New York-based park was surprised by the success of the giraffe cam that opened the window of April's pregnancy and birth to the world, but he says he certainly understands why.

Alligator found at Tacony fire scene

Firefighters battled a fire at a barbershop with apartments above it on Unruh Ave. and Tulip Street in the city's Tacony section.

Daring rescue of DC eaglet trapped under branch in nest

"Mr. President" and "The First Lady" are a pair of mated Bald Eagles living within Washington, DC at the U.S. National Arboretum.   The pair welcomed two eaglets, DC4 and DC5, which hatched on March 29 and March 30, respectively.  Viewers around the world have been watching the eagle family on the website DCEagleCam.org. 

ADORABLE: Fuzzy baby penguins born at London Zoo

A pair of adorable baby penguins are the latest additions at the London Zoo in England.

Kittens can hide anywhere

Kittens can fit anywhere! Britney Diane's post about her kitten Chanel as featured on Twitter moments Sunday, but there's much more to the story than a cute kitten. 

Three-legged rescued dog finds forever home but is now missing in Sugar Land

A three-legged dog who lived a hard life including abandonment and being shot, was about to have his shot at a forever home, but now he is missing.

Second baby giraffe born at Houston Zoo in two weeks

A baby Masai giraffe was born at the Houston Zoo Monday morning, making it the second giraffe born at the Houston Zoo in two weeks--and look at that face!

Neglected Cocker Spaniel found at Queen Creek home

Officials with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that deputies rescued a neglected Cocker Spaniel was rescued from a Queen Creek home.

Authorities investigate another Florida monkey sighting

A population of monkeys native to Asia appears to be spreading in central Florida, according to researchers.  The most recent sighting of a Rhesus monkey was in the Orlando suburb of Apopka. 

Dog tries Unicorn Frappuccino

An animal shelter in Sacramento, California took a lucky dog out to try Starbucks newest drink. The dog, Baby Ruth, got a chance to try the Unicorn Frappuccino.

Kittens found in box, thrown out with trash

Garbage men in Daytona Beach, Florida spotted an unusual looking box in a pile of trash on Monday morning.  Four kittens were found inside the box that was taped up and left along North Halifax Avenue.

SeaWorld's last orca born in captivity at San Antonio park

The last killer whale has been born in captivity at a SeaWorld park. The birth at the San Antonio, Texas, theme park comes a year after SeaWorld's decision to stop breeding orcas.

Zoo owner: April the giraffe's baby is 'very independent'

The long-awaited offspring of internet sensation April the Giraffe is being described as strong and "very independent." The owner of Animal Adventure Park in upstate New York says the not-yet-named baby boy was on its feet within an hour after its birth Saturday - and galloping around its mother within three hours. Jordan Patch says he was so excited that he...

More than 1 million tune in for giraffe birth at Animal Adventure Park

More than a million people have watched as April the giraffe and her mate Oliver prepared to become a family of three at Animal Adventure Park, and at 9:53 a.m. the baby finally made its debut.

Reindeer fawn born at Brookfield Zoo

A reindeer aptly named “Bunny” has given birth to a fawn just days before Easter at Brookfield Zoo.