Good dog at shelter for more than 500 days looking for forever home

A very lovable dog who has spent more than 500 days at a Maryland animal shelter is looking for the happy ending she deserves.

Desert Storm veteran seeks help funding dog's life-saving surgery

An animal rescue hopes to help a Desert Storm veteran who sought funding assistance for her dog who is in dire need of surgery. 

Vietnam Marine veteran in New Mexico hospice care reunites with beloved dog one last time

A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.

Two suspects charged in largest seizure of turtles in recent history, FWC says

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged two suspects for poaching thousands of native turtles in Florida in what the agency says is the largest seizure of turtles in recent history.

Dog gives birth to green puppy: 'It was so shocking when she was born,' owner says

When a Great Dane in Colorado gave birth to a litter of pups, her owner couldn’t believe her eyes: Most of the newborn dogs looked normal, but one of the small animals had green fur.

Police: Man caught on camera stealing a $7,000 dog from store

Dunwoody police are searching for a man who they say stole a $7,000 puppy from a business. The man was captured on surveillance video stuffing the French bulldog into a messenger bag and bolting out of the store.

The cat’s out of the bag: Airport security stops couple after pet cat sneaks into carry-on luggage

Airport security stopped a couple flying to New York from London due to a stowaway passenger - their 5-year-old cat Candy Coole had snuck inside their luggage as they were packing for the trip.

Austin Fire Dept saves pup's paw from drain

ccording to a Facebook post by Austin Fire Department, a pup named "Cuddles" got his paw stuck in a drain during bathtime! 

San Diego woman gives up 140 pet rats after population gets out of hand, now ready for adoption

How would you like a rat for a roommate? At least 140 rats have been put up for adoption in San Diego after their owner relinquished them to the San Diego Humane Society when her pet rat population got out of control.

Man devastated after pet parrot he's had for 37 years stolen

WHERE IS VERDI? For almost four decades, the most constant thing in Wirsing's life has been this double yellow Amazon parrot named Verdi. But all of that changed last Sunday in the parking lot of this Walmart at 150 West Eldorado.

Massive 190-Pound Mastiff rescued from Utah canyon after getting stuck

Rescuers in Salt Lake County, Utah, helped carry a large mastiff down from Grandeur Peak on Sunday, October 13, after the dog became stuck and was unable to move.

'In a panic': Service dog rescued from home as flames engulfed Southern California community

A service dog was rescued at the last minute on Thursday afternoon during a wind-driven wildfire sparked by burning trash that swept through a Southern California mobile home park.

Austin animal shelters offer "Name Your Price" adoptions this weekend

The Austin Animal Center, Austin Pets Alive and the Austin Humane Society are working together on the promotion, which runs from Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13.

Man arrested after allegedly cutting off 7 puppies’ ears with scissors, police say

A New York man was arrested Monday and faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly cutting off seven puppies’ ears with a pair of scissors and without anesthesia, police said.