Mom fights off raccoon attacking young daughter waiting for school bus
The whole thing was captured on her home surveillance video — including when she grabbed the raccoon by the scruff and flung it across the yard.
The whole thing was captured on her home surveillance video — including when she grabbed the raccoon by the scruff and flung it across the yard.
Dog of the Weekend: Lindsey at Austin Pets Alive!
2-year-old Lindsey is ready for her home for the holidays. This black Labrador-retriever mix came to APA! with two puppies and a bullet wound, but she hasn't let any of that hold her back. Lindsey is also being treated for heartworms and severe hip dysplasia, according to her adoption bio. She is an absolute sweetheart to both people and dogs and may have some anxiety initially, but still has some of that playful puppy energy.
2-year-old Lindsey is ready for her home for the holidays. This black Labrador-retriever mix came to APA! with two puppies and a bullet wound, but she hasn't let any of that hold her back. Lindsey is also being treated for heartworms and severe hip dysplasia, according to her adoption bio. She is an absolute sweetheart to both people and dogs and may have some anxiety initially, but still has some of that playful puppy energy.
Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthday, oldest living land animal
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
Miami Dolphins player matching donations to Austin Pets Alive! this weekend
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe is matching donations made to Austin Pets Alive! through Sunday night, up to $10,000, as part of the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign.
Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe is matching donations made to Austin Pets Alive! through Sunday night, up to $10,000, as part of the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign.
Watch: Heroic mom saves young daughter from rabid raccoon attack
Video shows the little girl repeatedly trying to kick the raccoon off her leg before her mom steps in.
Video shows the little girl repeatedly trying to kick the raccoon off her leg before her mom steps in.
Deer spotted running around Oregon neighborhood with Christmas lights
Linda Reed, a resident in the area, shared a video of the animal walking through her yard.
Linda Reed, a resident in the area, shared a video of the animal walking through her yard.
'Reckless driver' turns out to be dog behind wheel of Texas parking lot crash
“He apparently got a little antsy and bounced around the cab setting this truck in motion,” officials shared.
“He apparently got a little antsy and bounced around the cab setting this truck in motion,” officials shared.
$31 adoptions at Austin Animal Center, Austin Pets Alive! all December long
If you're looking to bring a furry friend home for the holidays, Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! can help.
If you're looking to bring a furry friend home for the holidays, Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! can help.
What's the real 'Cocaine Bear' story?
If you want facts, here's what we know about the real-life story of “Cocaine Bear.”
If you want facts, here's what we know about the real-life story of “Cocaine Bear.”
Watch: Minnesota bull moose captured on trail cameras
Researchers say moose are not common in the area, but over the past few years they've captured "quite a few bulls on camera."
Researchers say moose are not common in the area, but over the past few years they've captured "quite a few bulls on camera."
'Help us save Lucky's life': Nonprofit in need of donations for dog left paralyzed after being hit by train
With an estimated total of $15,000 for the surgery and $1,000 per night to stay at the ICU, Philly Rescue Angels is asking for donations to help cover the expenses for Lucky's care.
With an estimated total of $15,000 for the surgery and $1,000 per night to stay at the ICU, Philly Rescue Angels is asking for donations to help cover the expenses for Lucky's care.
Waukesha County Lake Keesus gator head dragged in by cat
Burnt Toast's catch on Lake Keesus in Waukesha County Sunday gave new meaning to the phrase, "Look what the cat dragged in..."
Burnt Toast's catch on Lake Keesus in Waukesha County Sunday gave new meaning to the phrase, "Look what the cat dragged in..."
'RAWR!': Tyrannosaurus rex footprint discovered in remote Alaska national park
A colossal and ancient footprint discovered in a remote Alaska national park on November 28 turned out to be a Tyrannosaurus rex footprint.
A colossal and ancient footprint discovered in a remote Alaska national park on November 28 turned out to be a Tyrannosaurus rex footprint.
Missing sisters, pet dog found safe in Louisiana woods after community search
Officials said they used resources including drones, ATVs, K9s and a helicopter to help locate the children and dog.
Officials said they used resources including drones, ATVs, K9s and a helicopter to help locate the children and dog.
Minnesota Zoo animals are ecstatic it's snowing!
While the snowfall causes havoc on metro roads, the animals at the Minnesota Zoo are having a blast playing in the fresh snow.
While the snowfall causes havoc on metro roads, the animals at the Minnesota Zoo are having a blast playing in the fresh snow.
Flight team begins tracking right whales migrating along East Coast
Calving season for North Atlantic right whales has begun, and as the endangered species migrates down the U.S. East Coast, researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium are tracking their every move.
Calving season for North Atlantic right whales has begun, and as the endangered species migrates down the U.S. East Coast, researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium are tracking their every move.
British feline, 27, becomes ‘world’s oldest living cat’
“Flossie” is a black and brown kitty who’s the equivalent of 120 human years.
“Flossie” is a black and brown kitty who’s the equivalent of 120 human years.
Cats of the Weekend: Lexi and Sadi at WCRAS
Lexi and Sadi is looking for their new home after their previous owners surrendered them to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter. This adorable duo are hesitant of new situations, but as long as their new family gives them a place to get used to the home, WCRAS says they should fit right in. The pair are opposites, with Lexi being more extroverted and Sadi more introverted. If you're interested in adopting these two, WCRAS is offering "name your price" adoptions for their adult cats.
Lexi and Sadi is looking for their new home after their previous owners surrendered them to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter. This adorable duo are hesitant of new situations, but as long as their new family gives them a place to get used to the home, WCRAS says they should fit right in. The pair are opposites, with Lexi being more extroverted and Sadi more introverted. If you're interested in adopting these two, WCRAS is offering "name your price" adoptions for their adult cats.
Bird flu latest: Another 1.8 million chickens to be killed on Nebraska farm
The outbreak has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide -- and it continues to spread.
The outbreak has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide -- and it continues to spread.
Photos: Monkeys in central Thailand mark their day with feast
While the entertainment value of the festival is high, organizers are quick to point out that it's not just monkey business.
While the entertainment value of the festival is high, organizers are quick to point out that it's not just monkey business.