Pit bull gets kicked out of county after staying by injured owner's side after fire

(FoxNews.com) - A pit bull who loyally stood guard over her unconscious owner after a house fire in Maryland two days ago has been kicked out of the county.

Woman who duct taped dog's mouth shut in September convicted

A North Carolina woman who apparently posted photos showing her dog's mouth duct taped shut was found guilty of animal cruelty Thursday.

Zoo Atlanta to Name Snake "Kobe" in Tribute to Lakers Great

The Atlanta Hawks will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, December 4 at Philips Arena in Kobe Bryant’s final regular season game in Atlanta.

Curbside dog kennels in Brooklyn

Chelsea Brownridge does not like to leave her dog Winston tied up when she has to run inside a store.

Dog shot, dragged by car needs surgery

A dog struck and dragged by a car requires a surgery too expensive for the SPCA Suncoast to afford.

Young Wis. hunter gets 2 deer in 1 shot on 1st hunt

A young hunter will have a hard time topping his first hunting experience -- after he managed to get two deer in one shot.

10 Thanksgiving foods you should NOT feed your dog

The good food and good company that come along with Thanksgiving are nearly upon us, and the four-legged members of your family are looking forward to it, too.

Facing highest threat alert, Belgians bring out their cats with #BrusselsLockdown

What police force would start playing along with a practical joke when the capital is facing its highest state of alert and its most-wanted fugitive is still on the run?

Berry College Eagles Caught in a Sweet Moment

Mi amore translates to “my love” and two very popular Berry College bald eagles wasted no time professing their admiration for each other.

Disabled Army vet says shelter won't give back his lost dog

A disabled Army veteran said a San Antonio shelter refused to return him his dog that had gone missing despite photographic evidence.

WATCH: Alligator crashes picnic, chomps on sandwich

Some students at the University of Florida were enjoying a picnic when they were paid a visit by an alligator, WUFT TV reports. The reptile crept out of Lake Alice and proceeded onto a picnic blanket where it began making a meal out of a sandwich. The chomping gator was captured on video by Richard Reed. Reed then helped the students shoo the reptile back into the confines of the lake, accordin

MCSO investigating alleged puppy mill in Tonopah

Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating an alleged puppy mill in the west valley.

Committee releases findings to help lower Baytown Animal Shelter's kill rate

Three former Baytown Animal Control officers told FOX 26 that the City’s animal shelter routinely violated state law by euthanizing animals in front of each other.

Wildlife Workers Free Hungry Bear's Head from Milk Can

In an episode reminiscent of "Winnie the Pooh," Maryland state wildlife workers used an electric hand saw to remove a milk can that was stuck on the head of a bear.

Deputies say man killed by dog he had adopted hours before

JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a Tennessee man was killed by a Rottweiler that he had adopted just hours earlier. Multiple news organizations report 57-year-old Anthony Riggs's wife called deputies Thursday afternoon upon returning home and finding her husband unresponsive on the floor. Sheriff's deputies shot the 5-year-old dog after it ran out of the house.

'Great' Dane: 131-pound dog helps guide 11-year-old with rare genetic condition

Running, riding bikes and even walking had always been a challenge for 11-year-old Bella Burton due to a rare genetic condition she was diagnosed with when she was 2 and a half.