Officials warning pet owners of 'highly contagious' dog flu in DeKalb County

Officials say a "highly contagious" strain of dog flu has spread in several cities and now is hitting the metro Atlanta area. If your dog has symptoms, keep them away from other dogs for at least 28 days.

Man, 2 dogs rescued by U.S. Coast Guard as disabled sailboat wrecks against rocks

The trio was sailing about 45 miles west of Victoria, British Columbia in the Strait of Juan de Fuca Tuesday night when the boat lost power and grounded, smashing against the rocks, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Zoo Atlanta lowland gorilla Willie B. Jr. to become 1st-time father

The only son of Zoo Atlanta's most famous gorilla Willie B. has some good news: he's going to be a first-time father next year!

Watch: Oklahoma firefighters rescue dog stuck in frozen lake

Oklahoma City Fire Department Stations 30 and 40 responded to the rescue. Video of the rescue shows one firefighter who used a paddle boat to reach the dog.

Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot

The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.