Police dog rescues Pa. man who got lost in frigid woods

A northern Michigan police dog rescued a Pennsylvania man who got lost Sunday in a densely wooded area during frigid temperatures, police said.

Baby giraffe takes first steps at Santa Barbara Zoo

Zookeepers said the Masai giraffe started to walk within an hour of being born on Jan. 19.

VIDEO: LA County Lifeguards rescue dog in ocean 600 yards from shore

Los Angeles County Lifeguards rescued a dog in the ocean that was swimming more than 600 yards from shore near Nicolas State Beach.

North Carolina dog ‘shovels snow’ after winter storm

Man’s best friend became an even better one when he “helped” dig out from a winter storm in North Carolina Saturday.

Betty White birthday video thanks fans for love, support

“I just want to thank you all for your love and support over the years. Thank you so much and stick around,” Betty White said in a video that was recorded before her passing.

Police in Georgetown, Texas help owl stuck in grill of truck

The Georgetown Police Department helped an owl that got hit by a truck and stuck in the truck's grill. The semi hit the owl while driving southbound on I-35.

Video: Young lions frolic in their 1st ‘big’ snowfall

Adorable video captured young lions at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium frolicking in their first “big” snowfall.

11 cats surrendered from home, more expected, says WCRAS

This surrender comes just two weeks after 45 cats in Round Rock were surrendered by their owners and taken in by WCRAS.

Caught on camera: Guard attacked by pitbull in San Francisco Public Library

A San Francisco Public Library security guard is recovering, after being attacked by a patron's pitbull on Sunday. The entire attack was captured on cell phone video and posted to social media.

‘Safe Outdoor Dogs Act’ goes into effect in Texas on Jan 18

Under the new law, for safety reasons, dog owners may no longer use chain restraints on outdoor dogs, though there are some restraints that are still allowed - like a cable tie-out.

Artist auctions lipstick painting of Betty White to benefit Humane Society of Tampa Bay

On what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday, Sarasota-based artist Alexis 'Lipstick Lex' Fraser started auctioning off a portrait of the actress that was painted using only lipstick.

Gators contaminated by massive diesel spill get scrubbing, teeth cleaned

Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, scrubbing their hides and brushing their teeth with Dawn dish soap after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a Louisiana wetland. 78 gators have been rescued so far, but more than 100 animals have been found dead in the area.

Michigan Humane looking for home for 30-pound cat named Mister

A big cat with almost as big a personality, Mister the Cat is "going to want to curl up next to you and watch movies all day. As long as you're with him, he's going to be happy. He's going to make someone the best friend."