Tennessee authorities search for person who set dog on fire

“Our team is heartbroken by Diamond’s story,” Metro Animal Care and Control said in a Facebook post.

Why jellyfish show up on shore during a storm – and why most fish don’t

Most other sea creatures don’t make such an appearance – so, what makes the jellyfish different? The answer is both simple and complex, and involves the animal’s biology and behavior.

Cat of the Weekend: Wendy at Texas Humane Heroes
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Sweet two-year-old Wendy is looking for a home where she can curl up and cuddle with a loving family. Texas Humane Heroes says she came to them with a broken leg which didn't heal "quite right", but she doesn't let that affect her attitude or her mobility. Wendy is available for adoption at their Leander location.

Dog of the Weekend: Heather at Texas Humane Heroes
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If you're looking for a pup who loves the great outdoors as much as you do, Heather might be perfect for your home. Just shy of a year old, she has boundless energy, is extremely curious, and loves to take walks. Heather is available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes in Leander.

Austin Animal Center restricts intake to emergencies only due to overcrowding

The Austin Animal Center is urging residents to only bring healthy stray or lost animals to the shelter as a last resort due to the facility's growing capacity issues.

'Jennifer' is looking for a forever home
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This 8-year-old female has been with Austin Pets Alive! for 200 days, which is far too long for such a good girl. She's house trained, does well free roaming, loves kids, and wants a nice, active family to adopt her.

Miami Dolphins player chooses Austin Pets Alive! for charity campaign

Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe has chosen Austin Pets Alive! to be his charity for the annual “My Cause My Cleats” campaign.

Dog who ran away during house fire reunited with family

A community in southern Minnesota came together to help a family whose dog ran away in the chaos as their house was on fire. Nine days later, Gypsy is back with her family. 

Hilarious video proves reporter's point about why elephants need our protection

Kenyan reporter Alvin Kaunda had an important message for viewers about human impacts on the environment. A nearby baby elephant had other concerns. 

Millions of red crabs invade streets amid annual migration on Australia’s Christmas Island

Millions of red crabs have emerged from their burrows and the rainforests on Australia's Christmas Island to begin their annual migration to the ocean, leading to quite a surreal scene.

Frida, Mexico’s beloved search and rescue dog, dies

Over the course of Frida’s career, the Labrador retriever was credited with finding at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive.

Lost rescue dog turns herself in at police station, footage shows

Footage released by officials shows the border collie entering through automatic doors at the police station before sitting down in the corner of the reception area.

Here are the most popular dog and cat names of 2022

When it comes to naming a dog or cat in 2022, Luna, Max, and Oliver reign supreme. Did your pet's name make the list?

What foods are safe for pets to eat during holidays?

With holiday festivities comes food, and some can be toxic for cats and dogs. In order to avoid a costly trip to the vet, FOX 9 went to the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley to get some holiday safety tips.