Noisy splash wakes up Florida woman who finds gator in pool

A Florida woman heard a splash coming from her backyard swimming pool in the middle of the night, and when she went outside to check on it, she found a 7-foot alligator.

Marine reunites with K-9 that served by his side in Afghanistan after 6 years

A former Marine credits his life to man's best friend, a black lab who served by his side in Afghanistan, sniffing out bombs. But when he left the service, he also left his K-9.

Dog rescued after being discovered buried alive on Hawaii beach

A dog is recovering after being discovered last week buried alive on a beach in Hawaii, according to an animal rescue.

Giant, human-sized jellyfish spotted off English coast

When British broadcaster and biologist Lizzie Daly prepared to explore the waters as part of her campaign, “Wild Ocean Week,” she never guessed she would come face-to-face with a giant jellyfish.

Pit bulls reportedly terrorizing Mission Bend, attacking multiple dogs

Residents terrorized by pit bulls roaming freely in their streets, this according to  neighbors living in the Mission Bend Subdivision.

Mom photographs candid moment with sons, doesn't realize one has fish stuck in his mouth

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and that’s especially the case for one family whose photo of their three sons on an outing went viral after the youngest was shown with a fish stuck in his mouth.

Dog finds forever home after being abandoned in Panhandle during Hurricane Michael

Thom Sousa wanted to help after Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle, but wasn't sure how. Then the Largo SPCA provided a way that touched his heart forever: He met Stella.

Local group trying to solve homeless pet problem

Animal shelters across our area are experiencing overcrowding and, on Friday, they'll likely get more animals. Last year, on July 5, after the Independence Day fireworks, the Harris County Animal Shelter reports they took in hundreds animals. 

Inmates will be dog-cuddlers on the 4th during fireworks

On the Fourth of July, as the night sky lights up, lots of dogs run and hide. This year, dogs in the shelter at the Brevard County Sheriff's Office will get some special "TLC" from inmates.

Animal rescues asking for bra clasp donations to help injured turtles

Some animal rescue groups are asking ladies to not throw away their old bras, but instead, donate the clasps to help injured turtles heal.

Local pups celebrate Pride month with games and treats

Meadowlake Pet Resort & Training Center has two locations, one in the Galleria area and one in Pearland. They provide overnight lodging, daycare, training, and grooming. Meadowlake has been in business for 10 years and is locally owned.

Puppy broken out of hot car in northeast Houston

 An emaciated puppy trapped in a hot car for about an hour was broken out by an animal cruelty investigator after temperatures inside reached 125 degrees. The puppy was also tangled in his leash.