Dog swims more than 6 miles, walks 12 more to find family

A dog swam more than 6 miles and walked a dozen more to find its family after falling overboard into Lake Michigan during the weekend.

Dog left by dumpster looking for home

A dog who was abandoned in a small, dirty carrier and left next to a dumpster in Mill Valley is looking for a forever home.

Family's dog dies at groomer after being soaked in chemicals

A routine visit to a groomer turns deadly for a beloved family pet in Shelby Township. The dog died a miserable death after being soaked in chemicals in the back of the store and now we're learning, this is not the first time a dog has died here due to negligence.

Sharks should be more afraid of us than we are of them

We’ve all seen movies like Jaws, Sharknado and The Shallows. They make us believe sharks prey on humans and chomp us down like we are pop tarts. In reality, sharks only kill about 5 people each year.

A dog from Minnesota was elected mayor

Finally a politician we can trust! Duke, a dog from Cormorant, Minnesota, was recently elected town mayor… for the third time.  The nine year old Great Pyrenees was first elected mayor in 2014 with 12 write-in votes and was such a good boy that he was re-elected again the following year.

Canoeist captures dolphin tossing mullet toward boat

Floridians know, dolphins can be playful creatures. As a canoeist found out, some dolphins can be more playful than others. 

Witness: Man laughed as he grabbed Busch Gardens flamingoes

A witness says the man who attacked a flock of flamingoes at Busch Gardens was laughing as he grabbed one of the park's beloved birds and threw her to the ground, fatally wounding the flamingo as stunned visitors scrambled to stop him.

Boy recovering after peacock attack

The wound looks worse than it actually is, still this mom is angry at what an aggressive peacock did to her 2-year-old son.

Lightning strike kills 323 wild reindeer in Norway

More than 300 wild reindeer have been killed by lighting in central Norway in what wildlife officials are calling an unusually large natural disaster.

Playful dolphin baby flips tail at canoeist

An adorable baby dolphin and its mother played as a canoeist paddled through the waters near Fort Desoto.

Dogs escape fenced yard, maul, dismember Jacksonville man

A Jacksonville man was mauled by four dogs while witnesses said he was taking his trash out to a dumpster.

Puppy Bowl  draws crowds at Super Bowl City

A group of adorable puppies might be the most popular attraction around Super Bowl City.

Dolphin blows rainbow near Ft. Desoto

Suncoast sea life seems to love the warm Gulf waters this time of year, and they're giving onlookers a show while they play. 

Five new special K-9 partners for Harris County deputies

Deputy Ted Dahlin and bomb-sniffing dog Kyra are new partners. It's an unusual partnership. Unlike many law enforcement dogs, she's one of the few that can do her job without people.

Once-missing king cobra found in Needville area

We can confirm we are looking for a loose 8-10' King Cobra with @TexasGameWarden off Cloudt Rd in Needville pic.twitter.com/6dPAtldXPp — FBCSO Texas (@FBCSO) August 24, 2016

Tortured Atlanta 3-month-old pup passes away

An anonymous call came into the Fulton County Animal Services about a three-month-old puppy being tossed over a high fence on Wednesday night.

Three dogs found shot to death in as many months at same park

Harris County Animal Control Services is just a stone’s throw away from Melrose Park and some believe that’s why the park has become such a dumping ground for unwanted dogs and cats.

Generous supporters respond to Houston Humane Society pet food plea

What a difference that 48 hours and big hearts can make in contrast to the bare cupboards at the Houston Humane Society on Wednesday.