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.”
“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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Lowe’s home improvement store in Canada has hired a package deal: a man and his dog.
Photos show injured owl hugging the man who took care of her
Heartwarming pictures show an injured and sick owl hugging the man who helped nurse her back to health.
Heartwarming pictures show an injured and sick owl hugging the man who helped nurse her back to health.
Fort Worth Police: Cat tortured at cemetery as part of ritual sacrifice
Fort Worth police are trying to find out who tortured a cat at a cemetery possibly as part of a ritual sacrifice.
Fort Worth police are trying to find out who tortured a cat at a cemetery possibly as part of a ritual sacrifice.
Community outraged after dog left to die on hot patio
Tonight, the community is outraged after someone left a dog out in the hot weather - on an apartment patio in Glendale.
Tonight, the community is outraged after someone left a dog out in the hot weather - on an apartment patio in Glendale.
South Texas police dog dies in hot vehicle, officer charged
SAN JUAN, Texas (AP) — A South Texas officer is accused of leaving his police dog to die in a hot vehicle as temperatures outside rose into the 90s. San Juan police Officer Juan Cerrillo Jr. was charged Friday with cruelty to non-livestock animals in the death of Rex, a Belgian Malinois (MAL'-ihn-wah). Cerrillo is free on $4,000 bond. Cerrillo called 911 from his McAllen home Thursday...
SAN JUAN, Texas (AP) — A South Texas officer is accused of leaving his police dog to die in a hot vehicle as temperatures outside rose into the 90s. San Juan police Officer Juan Cerrillo Jr. was charged Friday with cruelty to non-livestock animals in the death of Rex, a Belgian Malinois (MAL'-ihn-wah). Cerrillo is free on $4,000 bond. Cerrillo called 911 from his McAllen home Thursday...
This little fish isn't having a good day
When underwater photographer Tim Samuels was free diving in Byron Bay, Australia, he was on the prowl for the perfect shot of sea turtles.
When underwater photographer Tim Samuels was free diving in Byron Bay, Australia, he was on the prowl for the perfect shot of sea turtles.
Bow wow beer? British company brews up beer for dogs
So now Woof & Brew is expanding its line, adding a "beer" for dogs it calls – wait for it – Bottom Sniffer.
So now Woof & Brew is expanding its line, adding a "beer" for dogs it calls – wait for it – Bottom Sniffer.
Pitiful pup wins deputy's heart after rescue
From pitiful to posh: A stranded pup, found in a vacant Fort Pierce lot, now has a new home thanks to a St. Lucie County deputy.
From pitiful to posh: A stranded pup, found in a vacant Fort Pierce lot, now has a new home thanks to a St. Lucie County deputy.
WATCH: SeaWorld orca 'beaches' itself during performance
Video of a captive killer whale beaching herself for more than 10 minutes on a concrete slab has reignited animal activists in the fight to free marine mammals used as entertainment. But the theme park that keeps the mammal said it's "totally natural behavior."
Video of a captive killer whale beaching herself for more than 10 minutes on a concrete slab has reignited animal activists in the fight to free marine mammals used as entertainment. But the theme park that keeps the mammal said it's "totally natural behavior."
276 dogs found in New Jersey home
276 dogs were rescued from a Howell, New Jersey home in what local authorities were calling one of the worst animal hoarding cases they’ve ever seen. The SPCA took 15 hours to rescue all of the dogs from the home.
276 dogs were rescued from a Howell, New Jersey home in what local authorities were calling one of the worst animal hoarding cases they’ve ever seen. The SPCA took 15 hours to rescue all of the dogs from the home.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Lion charges at boy at zoo, slams into glass enclosure
A little boy had a close encounter with lion at a zoo in Japan.
A little boy had a close encounter with lion at a zoo in Japan.
Flooding takes toll on wildlife and the agency charged with helping them
TWRC Wild Life Center has been around for 37 years.
TWRC Wild Life Center has been around for 37 years.
Deer crashes through car's windshield, lands in passenger seat
One person has been treated for minor injuries after a deer crashed through their windshield Friday in Huntersville.
One person has been treated for minor injuries after a deer crashed through their windshield Friday in Huntersville.