Georgia deputy demoted after K-9 officer’s death in hot car

Officials say the former Georgia sergeant left the K-9 officer in the car when he went home. When he woke up the next day, he found the dog dead.

Texas Humane Heroes adoption centers at max capacity

Texas Humane Heroes says that it is no longer able to take in animals from shelter partners as every kennel and animal enclosure is full.

‘Have an ice day’: Otters chill out at Oregon Zoo

The river otter residents of the Oregon Zoo were seen rolling around and chowing down in a tub of ice.

Animal shelters filling up across Central Texas

Many shelters say the need for fosters and adopters is at an all-time high as interest has decreased since the beginning of the year.

Irate man smashes, stomps on bird after pet store won't refund his $30

A man tried to return a bird that had a blood-covered wing to an Allen Park pet store but when he was turned away, he killed it by smashing it on the counter and stomping on it.

New Texas bill will set stricter rules for dogs left tied outside

A new bill on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk hopes to ensure dogs kept outside are treated humanely, requiring these pets to be provided with adequate shelter and water.

Roaming mountain lion released from Oakland Zoo to South Bay wilderness

A mountain lion that had been roaming around the residential streets of San Francisco was released this week into the wild, Oakland Zoo officials said Friday.

North Carolina coast 'mysterious mass' identified: What is the blob?

The National Park Service, which maintains Cape Lookout National Seashore where the blob was found, said it had identified the mysterious mass.

Bobcat kittens adopted by Carole Baskin, Big Cat Rescue after mom passes

Three bobcat kittens were orphaned after their mom was hit by a car earlier this month. They were rescued and a famous family is now taking them in.

White dolphin spotted swimming off California coast

A white Risso's dolphin was spotted Friday by a group of whale watchers off the Southern California coastline.

Serious monkey business: Researchers find origins of Florida colony

A colony of monkeys has lived for about 70 years in urban South Florida, near jets taking off from a nearby airport and fuel storage tanks. No one was quite sure where they came from -- until now.

Orlando man coaxes pup onto paddleboard in Lake Highland rescue

An Orlando architect can now be considered a type of local superhero, at least to his Lake Highland Park neighbors.