NY man smuggled pythons in his pants, feds say

A New York City man allegedly smuggled three Burmese pythons into the U.S. by hiding them in his pants.

Pet of the Day with PawsAtlanta
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If you'd like to meet Scarface, head to PawsAtlanta or call 770-593-1155.

Pebbles, the world’s oldest dog, dies at 22

Pebbles, a toy fox terrier from Taylors, South Carolina, died on Oct. 3 — five months shy of her 23rd birthday.

How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation

Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.

Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish

The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.

Hundreds of stranded parrots rescued after Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian battered Southwest Florida a week ago with 150 mph gusts, making some roads impassable and islands inaccessible.

Pet of the Day with Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
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Meet Crimson, a 2-year-old domestic shorthair cat. Call the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia for info at 770-532-6617.

Wild turkey causes chaos after breaking into Ohio home

The turkey caused quite the chaos in this Ohio home, smashing (twice!) through a window while escaping police.

Snake shows off mesmerizing climbing skills

Despite snakes giving most people the heebie jeebies, the video is somehow still mesmerizing to watch.

Coweta County Deputy Sheriff rescues car-struck hawk

A hawk will live to flap its wings another day thanks to a fast-acting deputy sheriff in Coweta County.

Pet of the day from Humane Society of Cobb County
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Meet Isabella. If you would like to adopt Isabella, contact the Humane Society of Cobb County at (770) 428-5678.

Pets of the Day from the Atlanta Humane Society
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Mac and Cheese are a pair of 5-year-old German shepherd-Labrador mixes who want to find a home together. If you want to adopt this playful loving pair, reach out to the Atlanta Humane Society.

Florida flamingos ride out Hurricane Ian in bathroom

As Hurricane Ian came ashore Wednesday, millions of Floridians either evacuated or hunkered down at home. That included some of St. Petersburg’s most famous feathered friends.