Watch: Ohio officer rescue fawn trapped in soccer net

A fawn got trapped in a soccer net, but the mother deer would not let neighbors try to rescue it.

Cat of the Weekend: Meet Zeke at Texas Humane Heroes!
video

Zeke is a six-and-a-half year old affectionate and gentle cat who is available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes.

Texas Humane Heroes introduces Theta, our Pet of the Weekend!
video

Theta is a year-and-a-half old pooch who loves people and attention! She is available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes.

Churchill Downs suspends operations following 12 horse deaths, moves meets to Ellis Park

Churchill Downs will suspend racing operations on Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to Ellis Park to conduct a “top-to-bottom” review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

Watch: Chimp 'infatuated' with newborn at zoo builds nest for 'pretend baby'

"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket."

Dogs found with snouts taped shut in Irvine; woman arrested

The suspect, 21-year-old Gabriela Barrera, admitted to officers she taped the dogs' snouts shut to keep them from barking and nipping at the other dogs.

Bear surprises man relaxing outside his home: Video

A young black bear scared a man as he relaxed outside his Asheville, North Carolina, home on Wednesday.

Toothless 11-year-old dog saves dog brother from coyote attack in Mission Viejo

Earlier this month Vinny, the 11-year-old Maltese-Dachshund mix, heard his brother shrieking in pain after a coyote attack in their backyard. He jumped in to save him.

Rare white bison born at Wyoming state park

The park has seen an uptick in visitors hoping to get a glance of the cute calf.

Dog attacks 4-year-old Texas girl; owner being evicted by city

Four-year-old Sahirah was attacked by a pit bull mix while playing outside under the watch of her mother. She now has to wear a bandage over her face as her wounds heal.

Watch: Family dog scares off black bear from New York home

A black bear wandered into a home in upstate New York, and a security camera captured Harper the dog bravely rushing toward the animal, scaring it away.

Emergency summit called after multiple horse deaths at Churchill Downs

Seven horses died from training or racing injuries at Churchill Downs leading up to the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, including two on the undercard.

2 more horses die at Churchill Downs; total stands at 12 at home of Kentucky Derby

Mare Kimberley Dream was euthanized after sustaining a distal sesamodean ligament rupture to her front leg during Saturday’s first race. Lost in Limbo was euthanized following a similar injury just before the finish line in Friday’s seventh race.