Witnesses stop Florida man from killing dog, police say

Witnesses told Miami Beach police officers that Sepulveda was smashing the black Labrador Retriever’s head and neck with the tail gate of a pickup truck.

Bus driver helps reunite missing dogs with family

A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver helped reunite a pair of lost dogs with their family just in time for the holidays after they were found wandering the streets on December 18.

Authorities find at least 15 horses fatally shot in Kentucky

HORRIBLE: At least 15 horses were found on a site along U.S. 23 near the Floyd-Pike County line, reports say. A $500 reward is being offered for information on the shootings.

Shark reportedly bites surfer off coast of Santa Barbara

A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.

‘Ready to fly’: Santa’s personal veterinarian clears reindeer for international travel on Christmas Eve

Everyone can now rest easy knowing their Christmas presents will arrive on schedule after Santa’s personal vet approved his team of trusty reindeer for travel this holiday season.

California woman offers $7K reward, flies plane banner to find her stolen dog

A San Francisco woman is offering a $7,000 reward for her blue-eyed miniature Australian Shepherd stolen from outside a grocery store. She has hired a plane to fly a banner over the city in hopes of finding him.

CDC investigating outbreak of drug-resistant infections linked to contact with pet store puppies

More than two dozen people from 13 states were reported to be infected with multi-drug-resistant infections, with the outbreak being linked to puppies purchased from pet stores, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Police: Man killed cat for playing with Christmas tree

"We are going to do everything possible to make sure he is convicted," the shelter told FOX 35 News.

Brevard County to consider creating animal abuse registry

The registry would be a public database, showing everyone in the county who has been convicted of animal cruelty over the last decade. 

Two horses die in first race at Los Alamitos Race Course

Two horses died after the first race at Los Alamitos Race Course Saturday, adding to the death toll in a year that has seen increased scrutiny of the sport in Southern California.

Louisiana sues California over alligator ban

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.