Helping an influx of wildlife amid the COVID-19 pandemic

The Wildlife Center of Texas has already taken in 700 more wild animals so far this year than at this time last year.

Houston area animal adoption up during COVID-19 stay-at-home order

The coronavirus outbreak has turned out to be beneficial for stray pets in need of a home. Some shelters are reporting an uptick in adoptions as many people are spending more time in their home.

More wildlife rescued during COVID-19 pandemic
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The Houston SPCA?s Wildlife Center of Texas is experiencing an increase in the number of wild animals brought in.

Empty animal kennels at animal shelter a welcome sight amid COVID-19 pandemic

Some PAW-sitive news to report. Staff at the Riverside County Animal Services adoption center gleefully showed off their empty facility -- a welcome sight amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bald eagle rescued after falling from nest
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We?ve told you before about a pair of bald eagles that returned to nest at Paul and Elsie White?s Webster home every year. Thousands watch by web cam from around the world. That camera caught one of the two-and-a-half-month-old eaglets falling from the extremely high nest. Paul and Elsie had to act quickly to help the injured bird.

Dog delivers winery's booze during coronavirus outbreak

His name is Soda Pup, a 75-pound brindle boxer with all the breeding necessary for curbside service, plus horse saddle bags and a vest with two pouches.

Puppies from Atlanta Humane Society visit Georgia Aquarium during COVID-19 closure

Adoptable puppies from the Atlanta Humane Society visited the Georgia Aquarium on Thursday, March 26, while it was closed due to the new coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic.

Houston SPCA provides 'puppy stress relief' to city officials and emergency responders

There are many ways to help animals during COVID-19. You can foster a pet in need, you can help a neighbor or a friend walk their dog, or socialize with their cat or kitten if their owner is at work all day.

2-legged dog named Lieutenant Dan wins 2020 Cadbury Bunny contest

Named after Gary Sinise's iconic character from 'Forrest Gump,' Lt. Dan is living his best life -- despite some special circumstances.

Dog leaps off 2,000-foot cliff with owner, parachutes to earth

This is the thrilling moment a man parachutes off a cliff with his dog — from a height of more than 2,000 feet.

Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say

A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.

Blind pug and his seeing-eye chihuahua in need of forever home

The Colorado Pug Rescue is hoping some kind folks will help with donations and perhaps provide these best friends with a forever home.