Driver and dog safely rescued from dangling car in Tennessee

A vehicle went over an embankment in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, resulting in a complicated rescue by firefighters to stabilize the vehicle in such a precarious spot.

Georgetown Animal Shelter to remain closed until June 23 due to staff shortages

The shelter has been closed since June 19 due to staffing shortages and it had anticipated reopening on June 21 but says it now expects to reopen on June 23.

Pet of the Weekend: Chicken Parm at Austin Pets Alive!
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Chicken Parm is looking for a loving home that he can rest in and continue to heal a compound fracture in his right leg.

Two kangaroos tussle at San Antonio Zoo

This footage, filmed by zoo president and CEO Tim Morrow, shows the unnamed kangaroos exchanging blows.

Dog of the Weekend: Peonies at Austin Pets Alive!
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Peonies is looking for a foster home as soon as possible. She is looking for a comfortable, loving and safe space to have her puppies.

Florida man says alligator attacked, ate his dog 'like it was nothing': report

The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."

Sheriff’s deputy rescues baby skunk: 'It’s so cute!'

"You guys! It's a baby skunk!” Olmsted County Deputy Nate Jacobson documented the entire cute encounter, from rescue to rehab. And nope, he didn't get sprayed.

Watch: Black bear stalks family along Canadian trail

A young family recorded a scary encounter with a black bear during a hiking trip last week in Whistler, but their quick thinking kept things from getting worse.

Excessive heat blamed for thousands of Kansas cattle deaths

The state is aware of at least 2,000 cattle deaths in the southwest region, but that number could be higher.

Lawmakers say this flea collar should be recalled after 2,500 pet deaths

A new report accuses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of repeatedly ignoring concerns about what "may be the most dangerous flea and tick product on the market."

'It really hurts:' Florida K9 Deputy Drago dies following heat-related injury

Authorities said Canine Deputy Drago died Tuesday evening, hours after suffering a heat-related injury during a training exercise with his handler.

Austin Animal Center leadership responds after doubts cast on operations

In an eight to one vote, with two abstaining, the Austin Animal Advisory Commission voted that they are not confident in the Austin Animal Center's leadership.

47 cats rescued from hot car at Minnesota rest stop

Forty-seven cats were rescued from a vehicle parked in sweltering heat at a rest stop along Interstate 35 in Harris, Minnesota on Tuesday.

Electronic-sniffing dog helps make pedophilia arrest in Mexico

Hidu has been specially trained to sniff out a certain electronic -- and his skills led authorities to a high-profile suspected pedophile in Mexico City.