Texas DPS graduates three new canine teams

The canine teams will now join more than 50 DPS Canine Detection Teams across Texas within the Texas Highway Patrol Division.

Georgia K-9 officer shot in line of duty released from vet

Austell Police K-9 Jerry Lee is back at home recovering after he was shot while tracking a suspect accused of trying to avoid a safety checkpoint.

Dog rescues another dog from drowning in pool

It took the larger dog about 34 minutes to pull the smaller dog from the pool.

Elephants kill suspected poacher in South African national park

A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants in South Africa on Saturday, according to national park officials.

Reward offered for information in case of 26 abandoned puppies, dogs

The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County is offering a $4,500 reward for any information leading to an arrest and conviction into an animal abuse investigation.

Deputies: Puppy found with mouth taped shut in Florida parking lot

"It disgusts me that an innocent puppy was left alone in a vehicle, unable to eat, breathe, or drink," said Sheriff Carmine Marceno.

Disabled man's dog shot and killed by Detroit Police

Detroit Police said an officer shot and killed a disabled man's dog as the officer was chasing a suspect.

Brevard Zoo welcomes first baby sloth born in 2 years

A baby sloth was born at the Brevard Zoo for the first time in two years. The zoo says the tiny Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth was born on April 8 to 15-year-old mother Sammy and 18-year-old father Dustin. This is the third sloth baby in the zoo’s history.

Busch Beer paying dog $20G, plus 'benefits,' to taste Dog Brew

The beer brand is launching a contest to promote its Dog Brew and to find the perfect pooch to help expand the product line. 

Pets in need of home after owner dies in South Austin crash

Austin Pets Alive! is looking to rehome two dogs whose owner was killed when his scooter collided with a truck last week in South Austin.

Cross-country team puts shelter dogs on track for brighter future

Tampa's Steinbrenner High School Boys Cross Country Team takes shelter dogs from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to Al Lopez Park for some exercise and a change of scenery.

Responders rescue German Shepherd stuck under truck in Lufkin

Firefighters, police officers, and animal control officers rescued a German shepherd that became stuck in the undercarriage of a truck Sunday.