Watch: Gorilla kisses newborn baby at Ohio zoo

In the video, the animal watches the newborn intently and eventually makes a kissing gesture toward the baby through the glass.

Rare orange lobster almost cooked up at Red Lobster

The 1-in-30-million orange lobster was caught off the coast of Canada and "accidentally delivered" to a Red Lobster in Pueblo, Colorado.

Rare spade-toothed whale may have washed ashore in New Zealand

Spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. No one knows how many there are, what they eat, or even where they live in the vast expanse of the southern Pacific Ocean.

Adopted dog returned 8 years later before finding new forever family

The Pennsylvania SPCA says Max was adopted as a puppy 8 years ago, but “unforeseen circumstances" brought him back to the shelter last week.

16 puppies allegedly dumped at gas station saved by Pasco County rescue group

A Pasco County animal rescue group stepped in to save 16 puppies allegedly found dumped at a gas station despite limits on intakes with canine influenza.

Kittens at Austin Pets Alive!
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Kittens, kittens everywhere! If you're looking for a new furry friend to bring home, Austin Pets Alive! has tons of kittens and cats available for adoption.

Sightings of potentially toxic algae ramp up in Lady Bird Lake

Officials are reporting a rapid surge in sightings of potentially dangerous algae at Red Bud Isle and Auditorium Shores over the last couple of weeks.

Dog's death not connected to toxic algae: LCRA

The death of a dog that swam in Lake Travis on July 4 is not connected to toxic algae, according to test results from LCRA.

Adopt Anya at Austin Pets Alive!
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Sweet Anya will be tonight's honorary mascot at Austin FC's home match against Seattle Sounders FC at Q2 Stadium. She is available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive!

Sally Bowls at Austin Pets Alive!
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Steve Garcia introduces us to a dog that's got some spunk and pizzazz and is looking for a forever home.

Multiple hamsters found in burglary suspect's pants

Officers in Ohio say they found rodents in a man’s leopard-print onesie when they went to arrest him for a string of burglaries that included a pet shop.

Family reunited with missing puppy scared off by fireworks

A Bay Area family has been reunited with their lost puppy after it was scared away by fireworks on the Fourth of July.