Indiana police officer kicking dog on camera prompts outrage, but police say it's taken out of context

A viral video appearing to show an Indiana police officer kicking a dog while responding to a call has prompted his department to release bodycam footage Wednesday in hopes of clearing up "misinformation" about the incident circulating online.

St. Pete police K9 Titan dies of cancer, 2 years after surviving shooting

Police in St. Pete are mourning the loss of K9 Titan, who died of cancer on Monday. Titan made headlines back in 2019 after he was shot in the line of duty and severely injured while trying to apprehend a suspect.

Puppy trapped beneath family's deck rescued by firefighters in Iowa

A 5-month-old puppy named Buddy was safely rescued by fire crews in Iowa after getting trapped under a deck at his owner’s home.

Penguins at London Zoo post letters to Santa

Santa Claus opens letters from all over the world, including the ones from penguins living at the London Zoo.

Adoption fees waived this weekend at Austin Pets Alive!

Adoption fees are waived Nov. 26 through Nov. 28 at APA!'s Town Lake and Tarrytown locations from noon to 6 p.m. Surgery deposits will still apply.

Lemurs partake in Thanksgiving feast, watch football game at Illinois zoo

Ring-tailed lemurs at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois were treated to a Thanksgiving feast and even a “football game” inside their enclosure.

‘Well-fed’ squirrel freed by rescuers after getting stuck in bird feeder

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.

COVID-19 infected deer could act as ‘reservoirs’ for virus, study suggests

Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.

LIVE PUPPY CAM: Puppies to become service dogs for people with disabilities

Watch a litter of puppies live every day from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. through Dec. 13 as they train to become service dogs for people with disabilities.

Thanksgiving 2021: Tips for a safe holiday for your pet

From holiday food to traveling the country, the American Veterinary Medical Association has some tips to keep your furry friends happy and safe during Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

Texas Tech to retire "Fearless Champion" after 10-year run

Fearless Champion will make his last run at Jones AT&T Stadium during the Texas Tech vs. OSU football game on Nov 20. Fearless and all his riders will be recognized during halftime.

How you can say goodbye to Winter the dolphin: CMA outlines memorial plan

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says there will be several events, both public and private, for fans to say goodbye to Winter the dolphin, the inspiration behind ‘Dolphin Tale.’

Florida city cancels annual turkey shoot as price of birds doubles

A small Florida town is canceling its decades-long annual turkey shoot to help feed needy families, saying the price of birds has more than doubled. 

Orphaned, malnourished baby pumas find new home at Memphis Zoo

Memphis zoo officials said a female puma gave birth to four kittens in Washington but abandoned her young shortly after.