Drugged driver chokes police dog during stop in Fauquier County: police
A drugged driver suspected of carjacking was arrested after he choked a police dog during a traffic stop in Fauquier County, police say.
A drugged driver suspected of carjacking was arrested after he choked a police dog during a traffic stop in Fauquier County, police say.
Dog of the Weekend: Taylor Snift at Austin Pets Alive!
Taylor Snift is a loving, kid-friendly dog looking for her fur-ever home. She's available for adoption or foster at Austin Pets Alive!
Taylor Snift is a loving, kid-friendly dog looking for her fur-ever home. She's available for adoption or foster at Austin Pets Alive!
Cat of the Weekend: Tomato Paste at Austin Pets Alive
Come meet Tomato Paste, this week's Cat of the Weekend, who is up for adoption at Austin Pets Alive! The five-year-old feline has been with the shelter since early March and is described as a "sweet loving companion".
Come meet Tomato Paste, this week's Cat of the Weekend, who is up for adoption at Austin Pets Alive! The five-year-old feline has been with the shelter since early March and is described as a "sweet loving companion".
Austin Animal Center hosting late night adoption event
Austin Animal Center is staying open a few extra hours on Friday, July 22 for its 'Adopt Late Night' event.
Austin Animal Center is staying open a few extra hours on Friday, July 22 for its 'Adopt Late Night' event.
The good news behind the recent shark sightings
Marine experts say there might be a silver lining behind the increase in activity.
Marine experts say there might be a silver lining behind the increase in activity.
Woman fatally attacked by two alligators in Sarasota County pond, deputies say
A woman is dead after she was attacked by two alligators in a pond near her Englewood home Friday evening, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.
A woman is dead after she was attacked by two alligators in a pond near her Englewood home Friday evening, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.
How to keep your pet safe in emergency situations, natural disasters
Is your pet included in your emergency plans?
Is your pet included in your emergency plans?
Dallas Animal Services previously responded to home where 4-year-old killed in dog attack
Dallas Animal Services confirmed they responded to two previous calls at the home where a 4-year-old girl died in a dog attack.
Dallas Animal Services confirmed they responded to two previous calls at the home where a 4-year-old girl died in a dog attack.
Could Harold from PAWS Shelter of Central Texas be the dog for you?
Harold is extremely popular amongst the staff and volunteers. He is an absolute charmer, and a lot of this has to do with him looking like a 12-year-old dog, when in fact he is only 5 and in his prime. Harold enjoys squeaky toys, chews, gentle walks and really long hugs.
Harold is extremely popular amongst the staff and volunteers. He is an absolute charmer, and a lot of this has to do with him looking like a 12-year-old dog, when in fact he is only 5 and in his prime. Harold enjoys squeaky toys, chews, gentle walks and really long hugs.
Several dog treats recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
A North Carolina-based company is recalling certain dog treats after samples of the product tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria.
A North Carolina-based company is recalling certain dog treats after samples of the product tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria.
WATCH: Playful manatee 'steals' kids surfboard at Florida beach
If you watch one video today, make sure it's this one!
If you watch one video today, make sure it's this one!
Cat caught after weeks on the run at Boston airport
A pet cat (perhaps appropriately named Rowdy) dodged airport workers, airline personnel and animal experts for about three weeks after escaping from a pet carrier at Boston's Logan International Airport. She was finally caught.
A pet cat (perhaps appropriately named Rowdy) dodged airport workers, airline personnel and animal experts for about three weeks after escaping from a pet carrier at Boston's Logan International Airport. She was finally caught.
Veterinarians grappling with national pet blood shortage
BluePearl Pet Hospitals in the Charleston, South Carolina, area say they only get about a third of the donations they’d like. When they don’t have enough blood — that leads to tough situations.
BluePearl Pet Hospitals in the Charleston, South Carolina, area say they only get about a third of the donations they’d like. When they don’t have enough blood — that leads to tough situations.
18-hour fight for her life: Arizona woman recalls clinging to tree with her dog until being rescued
An Arizona woman was stuck in a canal near Yuma for 18 hours after she tried to rescue her dog who fell in. Now just over a month later, she's giving an update on how she and her dog are doing and thanking the man she says saved their lives.
An Arizona woman was stuck in a canal near Yuma for 18 hours after she tried to rescue her dog who fell in. Now just over a month later, she's giving an update on how she and her dog are doing and thanking the man she says saved their lives.
Scientists say toxic algae can be deadly for dogs, people
The city is urging people and pets to not get in the water if it’s warm or stagnant, or if they see any algae. If you do, rinse off after going for a swim.
The city is urging people and pets to not get in the water if it’s warm or stagnant, or if they see any algae. If you do, rinse off after going for a swim.
Florida Red Lobster finds rare 1-in-30-million orange lobster
The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
'Look before you sit': South Florida woman finds green iguana hiding in her toilet
Reptiles are common in Florida, but one South Florida woman received an unexpected visitor…inside her toilet – a large iguana.
Reptiles are common in Florida, but one South Florida woman received an unexpected visitor…inside her toilet – a large iguana.
Heart-stopping video: Rescuers catch falling kitten that scaled Virginia building
After the meowing kitten climbed a city hall building, firefighters and animal control officers worked together to save the tiny animal.
After the meowing kitten climbed a city hall building, firefighters and animal control officers worked together to save the tiny animal.
4,000 beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility in need of new homes
Roughly 4,000 beagles are being rescued from an Envigo breeding facility in Virginia after the Humane Society and Department of Justice worked out a removal plan.
Roughly 4,000 beagles are being rescued from an Envigo breeding facility in Virginia after the Humane Society and Department of Justice worked out a removal plan.
US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.