July 4 pet safety: Helpful tips to protect your pets during fireworks celebrations
The sound of fireworks may scare your pet so much that they run off and potentially go missing, something the American Kennel Club says tends to happen during the holiday break.
The sound of fireworks may scare your pet so much that they run off and potentially go missing, something the American Kennel Club says tends to happen during the holiday break.
July 4th pet safety: What to do if you find a lost pet
Every year, animal shelters are flooded with lost pets that were spooked by fireworks celebrations. Here's how you can help if you see a lost animal.
Every year, animal shelters are flooded with lost pets that were spooked by fireworks celebrations. Here's how you can help if you see a lost animal.
Pet of the Day from Paws Atlanta
Meet Homer, the four-year-old Domestic Short-Hair mix. He is friendly, affectionate, and loves a great scratch. If you want more information, visit pawsatlanta.org.
Meet Homer, the four-year-old Domestic Short-Hair mix. He is friendly, affectionate, and loves a great scratch. If you want more information, visit pawsatlanta.org.
Dog adopted by Tennessee trooper who rescued her from extreme heat on side of highway
A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper stepped in to help the dog, who he later named Princess. It was the beginning of a special friendship.
A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper stepped in to help the dog, who he later named Princess. It was the beginning of a special friendship.
Grizzly bear mauls hiker after ‘surprise encounter’ in Wyoming park
Wildlife officials said the situation happened so quickly that the hiker couldn’t use his bear spray.
Wildlife officials said the situation happened so quickly that the hiker couldn’t use his bear spray.
Women tried to smuggle 109 live animals through Bangkok airport, officials say
X-ray scans led security officials to two white porcupines, two armadillos, 35 turtles, 50 chameleons and 20 snakes.
X-ray scans led security officials to two white porcupines, two armadillos, 35 turtles, 50 chameleons and 20 snakes.
Pet of the Day from Furkids
He may not be one of Santa's reindeers, but he can be yours. Meet Blitzen, the one-year-old Pointer-mix who is house trained, likes to play frisbee, and would make a great hiking buddy. Visit furkids.org for more information on how you can take Blitzen home.
He may not be one of Santa's reindeers, but he can be yours. Meet Blitzen, the one-year-old Pointer-mix who is house trained, likes to play frisbee, and would make a great hiking buddy. Visit furkids.org for more information on how you can take Blitzen home.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Center of Cobb County
Annabelle is a sweet lap cat who loves people and loves to snuggle.
Annabelle is a sweet lap cat who loves people and loves to snuggle.
From burn survivor to ‘superdog’: Taka’s journey inspires patients near and far
Taka was on the brink of death after a house fire, and now his beaming face inspires fellow burn survivors across the country.
Taka was on the brink of death after a house fire, and now his beaming face inspires fellow burn survivors across the country.
11-foot alligator kills man in Myrtle Beach yacht club community
South Carolina authorities determined the alligator should be euthanized immediately.
South Carolina authorities determined the alligator should be euthanized immediately.
11-year-old girl catches huge carp with her bare hands in Lake Minnetonka
Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.
Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.
Bear gets stuck, dies in hot car parked outside Smoky Mountain cabin
“Bears have noses 7 times better than a bloodhound and can smell even the faintest odor of food inside a vehicle. Lock your doors, roll up your windows, and never leave food or anything that smells like food inside!”
“Bears have noses 7 times better than a bloodhound and can smell even the faintest odor of food inside a vehicle. Lock your doors, roll up your windows, and never leave food or anything that smells like food inside!”
Pet of the Day from Paws Atlanta
Trumble has plenty of energy for playing and being active, especially when she's outside. She's never met a stranger or had a bad day.
Trumble has plenty of energy for playing and being active, especially when she's outside. She's never met a stranger or had a bad day.
Bloodhound named Trumpet claims top prize at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Trumpet is the first bloodhound to win best in show at Westminster
Trumpet is the first bloodhound to win best in show at Westminster
Pet of the Day from Humane Society of NE Ga.
Meet Amy, a one-year-old Tabby Cat who can be easily independent or enjoy your company filled with head-rubs and kisses. Reach out to the Humane Society of NE Ga. at (770) 532-6617 for more information.
Meet Amy, a one-year-old Tabby Cat who can be easily independent or enjoy your company filled with head-rubs and kisses. Reach out to the Humane Society of NE Ga. at (770) 532-6617 for more information.
Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
Grieving dog owner gets surprise when trying to return unused pet food: ‘It was so touching’
Anna Brose said her dog, Gus, recently died from stomach bloat. Days after she tried to return unused pet food, she found a surprise on her front porch.
Anna Brose said her dog, Gus, recently died from stomach bloat. Days after she tried to return unused pet food, she found a surprise on her front porch.
Watch: Leopard rescued from well by first responders in India
Firefighters and police officials in India used a makeshift wooden ladder, some rope, and a log to rescue a leopard that fell into a well.
Firefighters and police officials in India used a makeshift wooden ladder, some rope, and a log to rescue a leopard that fell into a well.
Zoo Atlanta closing early for two days due to extremely high heat in Georgia
Zoo Atlanta said it will close early on Wednesday and Thursday due to the extremely high heat forecasted in Georgia.
Zoo Atlanta said it will close early on Wednesday and Thursday due to the extremely high heat forecasted in Georgia.
Elk, deer poachers nabbed after ‘suspicious’ photo appears online
Wildlife authorities said they were tipped off by a person who saw a picture on social media.
Wildlife authorities said they were tipped off by a person who saw a picture on social media.