Health officials warn pet owners about deadly disease

PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) - Health officials in New Jersey are warning pet owners about a deadly disease that is passed through rats.

Lake Hallie, Wis. police warn residents of potential dog poisonings

The Lake Hallie Police Department is seeking the public's help after receiving numerous calls about suspicious hot dogs being placed in people's yards.

Giant Galapagos tortoise celebrates 53rd birthday

A giant Galapagos tortoise celebrated it's 53rd birthday at the San Diego Botanic Gardens on Friday.

Allergic to your pet? These tips might help

Suzie Sloan's dogs love their Atlanta backyard, and Suzie and her husband love their dogs.

Drone captures incredible video of rare whale behavior

An NOAA drone captured incredible video from the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary that shows a humpback whale with its tail out of the water, seemingly catching the wind like a sail.

Big Cat Rescue welcomes 2 bobcats from failed Alabama Zoo

Two bobcats rescued from a failed zoo in Mobile, Alabama are arriving at their new home at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa Friday morning.

Angry cow has beef with Temple police officer

A Central Texas police officer managed to escape from an angry bovine that had an apparent beef with the officer.

20 mini donkeys up for adoption find forever homes

Triple R Horse Rescue in Arizona announced it will be receiving a shipment of the adorable animals -- and are anxious to find families and animal lovers to step up and adopt.

2 men charged in stolen puppies case

Deputy constables have recovered one of six puppies stolen from a northwest Harris County home and have charged two men in their theft.

Boy with skin disorder finds best friend in dog with same condition

An 8-year-old Arkansas boy and a 14-year-old dog in Oregon diagnosed with the same skin condition met for the first time this weekend, after an anonymous donor saw a news report on their online friendship and offered to help. Carter Blanchard and a black lab named Rowdy both have vitiligo, a skin disorder that appears as patches of lighter skin throughout the body.

Public shows support for overcrowded animal shelter in crisis

A white pit mix pulls in his leash. His new name is Whiskey, maybe, but it could just as easily be "Lucky."  He's moving from death row to easy street because Brooke Pink saw him on Fox 26.

Shelter capacity may force dogs to be euthanized

"If we can't find a home for them, we are going to have to do what we are loathed to do -- euthanize for time and space, which is something we haven't had to do for a very long time," explains Barbara Vass with Fort Bend Animal Services.

Police: Woman arrested for hitting dog with frying pan

A woman has been arrested after a video was posted online of her hitting a dog with a frying pan, according to the Gordon County Sheriff's Office. 

Baby goats bouncing around is the cutest thing you'll see all day

It doesn't get much cuter than two dozen baby goats bouncing around, but that's what the DeHaven Family Farm in Union Dale, Pennsylvania has.

Video captures man riding horse through Houston Walmart

A local cowboy, named Woody Fields decided to trot right past security inside a Houston Walmart. He actually recorded the wild ride, and it's now gone viral. 

Crews rescue stranded dolphin in North Wildwood

Crews rescued a dolphin that was unable to get back to sea in North Wildwood Monday.

As April inches closer to giving birth, park searches for sponsor for giraffe cam

While the world waits for the birth of April the giraffe's baby, Animal Adventure Park is looking for a new sponsor for one of the most popular live animal cams currently on the internet.

Male dog steps in as surrogate mom for tiger cubs

Three rare Malayan tiger cubs were born on Feb. 3, but sadly they were ignored by their mother.  Luckily, the female cubs who live at the Cincinnati Zoo are getting some much needed attention from an unusual parental figure.