Family finds rattlesnake in toilet, but that's not all

A rattlesnake found its way into the toilet of a family in Texas, but when the experts were called in, that's not the only snake they found.

Abandoned baby kangaroo to be raised by Brevard Zoo

A baby kangaroo is getting a 2nd chance after being abandoned by its mother. The Brevard Zoo announced on Tuesday that its animal care team has been on round-the-clock care for a tiny red kangaroo after being ejected from its mother's pouch.

Deer spotted around Maryland with jug on head

Over the weekend the Maryland Department of Natural Resources received reports of a deer in Bel Air, Maryland who was walking around with a jug stuck on its head. The jug appears to be a plastic pretzel container.

Woman reunites with puppy after rescuing him from abuse

A valley man sits behind bars, accused of beating a Golden Retriever puppy with an iron rod. Luckily, that dog survived, thanks to a neighbor. On Friday, she not only got to meet the little guy she saved, but she got a surprise too. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Old girl gets a second chance,

One older dog called Lucky lived up to her name on January 18 when her grey-whiskered face tugged at the heartstrings of a family and she was finally able to leave the Nebraska Humane Society to a second forever home.

Duck plays chicken with tiger

The duck flew into the tiger's pool in his enclosure, before deciding to play around with the huge wild cat, weaving and diving out of his grasp every time Jalur tried to get close, or swipe at it.

Tiny puppy takes steps with therapist's help

 Brought into the care of Animal Welfare League Queensland in a laundry basket, unable to walk, a sweet pup has undergone surgery to be able to walk again. Arlo wants to play with the big dogs around her and that ambition plus lots of TLC is paying off

Precious pup so sleepy!

Sweet little puppy can't keep her eyes open

Doggles make this pup a star

While undergoing laser treatment for arthritis this sweet dog wore protective goggles and his photo is creating smiles across the twitterverse. 

Bald Eagle euthanized after shot near Anahuac

In Chambers County, a bald eagle, the national emblem of the United States of America, was found with what appears to be a gunshot wound to the face. A reward is being offered for information that would lead to the arrest of the person who law enforcement agencies believe shot the eagle deliberate.

U.S. Navy dolphins keeping all mammals safe

The U.S. Navy has been using marine mammals like dolphins and sea lions since the 1960’s, though it was classified until the early 1990’s. The U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program (NMMP) served in Vietnam and played a key role in 2003 for the Iraq invasion when dolphins and sea lions tagged hidden mines in the Persian Gulf. The dolphins are even trained to disarm mines themselves, but have never had...

Pets as part of long term treatment for serious mental illness

Could a dog help in the treatment of people with serious mental illness? A study shows that pets are particularly helpful during long term treatment. So much so, that researchers believe they should be incorporated into care plans for people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

New year fitness goals with your pets

Don’t let the recent cold fronts derail your fitness goals for the new year, especially if those goals include your pet. Now more than ever, many canines are considered overweight. In fact, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention estimates more than 50 percent of dogs in the U.S. are overweight, and almost 60 percent of cats are considered overweight. The risk to our pets includes diabetes,...

Dog rescued from frozen Michigan lake

Firefighters in Michigan risked their lives to save a dog that had fallen through thin ice.

Dog attacks family trying to dress it in sweater

Police say a Tampa woman went to put a sweater on her dog Scarface when it started attacking her. Her husband ran out to help, and the dog attacked him too.

NYE goes to the dogs at Key West Dachshund Parade

Hundreds of little dachshunds lined up on the streets of Key West for the island’s annual dachshund parade.

Raccoon rescued from drainpipe after being stuck 24 hours

Animal control and public works personnel are digging holes in an asphalt parking lot in Watsonville tonight in an attempt to save a raccoon stuck in a drain pipe, according to a spokesperson for Wildlife Emergency Services.

EAGLE CAM: Harriet and M15's first eaglet hatches

Bald eagle Harriet and her mate M15's first eaglet on the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam hatched Saturday morning.