Fire at Georgetown pet boarding-facility kills all 75 animals inside

Despite the quick response time from GFD, all 75 dogs inside the Ponderosa Pet Resort in Georgetown, Texas died from smoke inhalation.

Singapore zoo: Panda father celebrates gender reveal party

Keepers at a Singapore zoo have confirmed that the first panda cub to be born there is a male, and they enlisted the help of proud dad Kai Kai to help spread the word.

Baby giraffe: Oklahoma zoo welcomes healthy female calf

The Oklahoma City Zoo welcomed the newest adorable addition to their animal family, a healthy and tall female baby giraffe.

National Zoo lions, tigers test 'presumptive positive' for COVID-19

Officials at the Smithsonian's National Zoo say six African lions, a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers have tested presumptive positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.

2 K-9 deputies recovering after being shot by carjacking suspect

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said on Monday that the suspect accused of shooting two K-9 deputies was charged with carjacking with a firearm and shooting a police dog.

BART train drags woman to death as she's tethered to dog

BART is now confirming that a woman was dragged to her death after the doors of a train closed between her and the dog she had on a leash. Now federal authorities are looking into the horrific accident.

Okefenokee Joe, an alligator believed to be as old as WWII, passes away

An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.

Nervous otter pups get swimming lesson at botanical gardens

A group of otters were ready to jump in for a swim, but some of the younger pups weren't as eager. It took more than a minute, but the more experienced otters ended up somewhat impatient and took charge.

Analysis: Man bites dog, tries to make amends

Gov. Abbott vetoed legislation designed to protect dogs earlier this year. Now he's asking the Legislature to fix it — before next year’s elections.

Dogs of 9/11: Heroic canines combed debris, offered comfort

Thousands of firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to Ground Zero, including more than 300 specialized canine search and rescue teams.

Baby American Alligators hatch at Gatorland in Orlando

While this is the first baby alligators of the season, more are hatching every day, Gatorland added. Dozens hatch at the park each year.

Dolphin rescued after getting 'pushed into' canal by Hurricane Ida

A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.

PetSmart recalls dog bowls over laceration risk

PetSmart has already received three reports of consumers receiving cuts, scratches.

Virginia zoo announces births of three new cheetah litters

The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia announced the births of three cheetah litters, welcoming a total of 11 new cubs.