Can a parrot be a key witness in a murder trial?

The ex-wife of a western Michigan man believes a parrot is repeating something said just before his fatal shooting, but a prosecutor is downplaying whether that could be used in court.

Police warn dog owners about 'tennis ball bombs'

Officials in Washington state are warning dog owners about "tennis ball bombs," a firecracker-like device that could turn up around the Fourth of July.

Fort Worth family reunited with dog stolen in burglary

A Fort Worth family was reunited with their dog, which was stolen during a burglary of their house in May.

Morrow rescue group finds dead dog inside carrier in parking lot

A local rescue group is outraged after finding a dead puppy inside a carrier at a parking lot. Kristi Butler and Nancy McRae with Street Paws made the discovery Wednesday on Southlake Parkway in Morrow. Butler said Morrow Police responded but there was nothing anyone could do. "It was horror, like a sick to my stomach feeling," Butler said. "Just the thought of how that poor animal possibly...

Rafters help save puppies during WV flooding

A couple of rafting guides in Rainelle, West Virginia are during devastating floods the best way they know how. They’re using kayaks to help make rescues, and one such rescue was something special.

WATCH: Hungry shark chases tarpon in Tampa Bay

A group of boaters got quite the excitement when they witnessed a big shark going after a tarpon in Tampa Bay.

Service dog killed protecting owner from Florida gator

A protective pit bull named Precious died after heroically jumping in front of its owner to save the man from the jaws of an alligator in southwestern Florida, prompting an inspector on Friday to examine whether the marina where the man lived was too unsafe.

Ex-school police officer charged with 2 K-9 deaths in court

Cherokee County authorities announced the arrest Wednesday of a former School District police officer in connection with the death of two police K-9s.

WATCH: Hero catches ducklings falling from wall at Busch Gardens

It was raining ducklings at Busch Gardens on Father's Day, and fortunately a hero sprang into action, catching them as they came down -- one by one.

Local anchor shares his story of his dog Otis, who passed away after a full bucket list weekend

“As the sun started setting Sunday, my wife Meredith and I held our sweet, gentle Otis as he slipped away to our creator. We loved on him like he loved on us. We wanted him to pass knowing just how loved he was and we thanked him for the joy he gave us and so many others.”

Chihuahua miraculously survives after being found in recycling truck

Tens of thousands of tons of trash is picked up from recycling trucks in Montgomery County each year. Those trucks are jammed with cardboard, pizza boxes, egg cartons and other debris headed to the recycling center in Derwood to be unloaded and sorted. But on Monday morning, workers there made an amazing discovery.

Giant alligator carcass clogs neighborhood drain

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office received calls from residents in a neighborhood called Whiskey Creek in Fort Myers, Florida about an odor in the area.

Bubbles, one of SeaWorld's most beloved animals for 30 years, has died

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Bubbles, a short-finned pilot whale that lived at SeaWorld San Diego for nearly 30 years, has died, the park reported. Bubbles was in her mid-50s when she died Thursday. A necropsy will be performed to determine the cause of her death. "While Bubbles will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, she has helped generations of park visitors gain a better...

Clouded leopards at Lowry Park Zoo now 3-months-old

The pair of clouded leopard cubs at Lowry Park Zoo are now three-months-old and are more adorable every day.

Dog's adoption in jeopardy after smiling photo goes viral

A photo of a Michigan man smiling with his newly-adopted dog made waves on the internet, but it may have also put the pup's adoption in jeopardy.

Glendale police submit animal cruelty charge for dog owner

Police in Glendale have submitted an animal cruelty against a dog owner whose animal died on his apartment balcony.  

Canada Lowe's hires man and his service dog

A Lowe’s home improvement store in Canada has hired a package deal: a man and his dog.