Virginia airport TSA checkpoint X-ray machine accidentally scans traveler's pet: 'cat-astrophic mistake'
Both the traveler and the cat were required to go through the TSA screening the proper way after the TSA agents saw the X-ray image.
Both the traveler and the cat were required to go through the TSA screening the proper way after the TSA agents saw the X-ray image.
‘Fire-breathing demon’ dog starting to behave with training, shelter says
Ralphie has gained internet fame for being adopted and then returned three times due to his 'demon' behavior.
Ralphie has gained internet fame for being adopted and then returned three times due to his 'demon' behavior.
Dog named King abandoned at Burger King with note reading 'I'm a good boy'
It turns out the owner was suffering from medical problems, and moved in with family. It was one of those relatives who dumped King.
It turns out the owner was suffering from medical problems, and moved in with family. It was one of those relatives who dumped King.
Man bitten by alligator at his front door in Daytona Beach, police say
An alligator lunged at a man Saturday night and bit him outside his home in Daytona Beach, according to police.
An alligator lunged at a man Saturday night and bit him outside his home in Daytona Beach, according to police.
Austin Pets Alive! looking to house over 126 puppies during 'Mutt Madness'
Austin Pets Alive! is waiving all adoption fees for pups aged six months or younger at their adoption center or in foster homes through March 13.
Austin Pets Alive! is waiving all adoption fees for pups aged six months or younger at their adoption center or in foster homes through March 13.
Colombia proposes transferring 70 hippos that live near Pablo Escobar's former ranch to India, Mexico
Environmental experts estimate there are about 130 hippos in Colombia.
Environmental experts estimate there are about 130 hippos in Colombia.
WCRAS invites public to foster dogs for 'Spring Fling' weekend
Families can foster a medium-to-large adult dog for the weekend and then decide to either bring the animal back or make them a permanent member of the family.
Families can foster a medium-to-large adult dog for the weekend and then decide to either bring the animal back or make them a permanent member of the family.
'Like we did as kids': Horse makes snow angels with her owner in New Hampshire
Sandy Hodskins took time from shoveling Wednesday to enjoy the snow with her horse, West Wind.
Sandy Hodskins took time from shoveling Wednesday to enjoy the snow with her horse, West Wind.
Pet of the Week: Brennon from Austin Animal Center
Brennon is about 2 years old. He's gentle, calm, and house trained so he would do well in any home.
Brennon is about 2 years old. He's gentle, calm, and house trained so he would do well in any home.
Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen
When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.
When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.
National Park Service says 'never push a slower friend down’ if bear attacks
Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.
Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.
Watch: Officer helps raccoon whose head gets stuck in jar
It happened during the officer's “midnight shift” in Oak Grove, Missouri, recently.
It happened during the officer's “midnight shift” in Oak Grove, Missouri, recently.
Flamingos form cliques within their flocks, new study finds
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
Connecticut woman's dogs shot, beheaded, skinned
Erin Caviola says her two 10-year-old German Shepherds, Cimo and Lieben, were shot, beheaded, and killed by a hunter from Putnam County.
Erin Caviola says her two 10-year-old German Shepherds, Cimo and Lieben, were shot, beheaded, and killed by a hunter from Putnam County.
Deputy finds elderly dog nearly frozen to death, returns pet to owner
Authorities in Maine said the 14-year-old dog had tried to climb out of ditch but stopped when her paw got too cold.
Authorities in Maine said the 14-year-old dog had tried to climb out of ditch but stopped when her paw got too cold.
'He went running back into the house': Family's dog saves 1-year-old during fire
"Everything is gone that's really all I can say," said Janet Kelley. "We've been in our van piled up just living in there." They do still have each other though - thanks to their dog Blue.
"Everything is gone that's really all I can say," said Janet Kelley. "We've been in our van piled up just living in there." They do still have each other though - thanks to their dog Blue.
Elephants in US zoos face uncertain future without breeding
Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.
Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.
Dog's rescue from an unused well serves as a safety reminder
The Minnesota Department of Health is using the incident to remind the public to seal up all unused well.
The Minnesota Department of Health is using the incident to remind the public to seal up all unused well.
Cats of the Weekend: Manchester and Flow Water at Austin Pets Alive
Manchester and Flow Water are two special kitties now available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive. Manchester is a senior kitty with a little bit of anxiety, but she loves all the pets, chin scratches and love you can give her. Flow Water is four years old and has a bit of wheeze from a malformed esophagus, but is super sweet and loving as well.
Manchester and Flow Water are two special kitties now available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive. Manchester is a senior kitty with a little bit of anxiety, but she loves all the pets, chin scratches and love you can give her. Flow Water is four years old and has a bit of wheeze from a malformed esophagus, but is super sweet and loving as well.
St. Louis Zoo bear escapes from enclosure for second time in a month
This was Ben the bear's second escape this month.
This was Ben the bear's second escape this month.