Driver and dog safely rescued from dangling car in Tennessee

A vehicle went over an embankment in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, resulting in a complicated rescue by firefighters to stabilize the vehicle in such a precarious spot.

Pet of the Day from Atlanta Humane Society
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Squeaky is a three-year-old Domestic short-haired mix who loves cuddles and is great at being a couch potato. Visit atlantahumane.org if you want to give Squeaky a new home.

Pet of the Day from Humane Society of Cobb County
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Meet the dynamic duo for Pet of the Day, Speckles and Jeckles. The two are both curious and adventurous brothers who are fine with other cats and a calm dog in the household. They must be adopted together. If you would like more information, please call the Humane Society of Cobb County at (770) 428-5678.

Two kangaroos tussle at San Antonio Zoo

This footage, filmed by zoo president and CEO Tim Morrow, shows the unnamed kangaroos exchanging blows.

Florida man says alligator attacked, ate his dog 'like it was nothing': report

The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."

Pickens County firefighters help free dog stuck in old sink

Firefighters said the dog's head was stuck in an old sink. The dog's owners went to a fire station with the dog in search of help.

Lawmakers say this flea collar should be recalled after 2,500 pet deaths

A new report accuses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of repeatedly ignoring concerns about what "may be the most dangerous flea and tick product on the market."

Pet of the Day with PAWS Atlanta
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Meet Riley, who is shy but the 3-year-old will eventually come out of his shell.

47 cats rescued from hot car at Minnesota rest stop

Forty-seven cats were rescued from a vehicle parked in sweltering heat at a rest stop along Interstate 35 in Harris, Minnesota on Tuesday.

Electronic-sniffing dog helps make pedophilia arrest in Mexico

Hidu has been specially trained to sniff out a certain electronic -- and his skills led authorities to a high-profile suspected pedophile in Mexico City.

Pet owners whose animals died after wearing Seresto flea collar testify at congressional hearing

Tearful testimony was heard during a House Congressional hearing on Wednesday as dog owners who say their pets died after wearing a popular flea collar pleaded for Congress to take action.

Scientists explain how some dogs can remember their favorite toys

Most of man’s best friends recognize toys by sight or smell — but some particularly gifted dogs can associate their favorite toy with words.

Pet shop facing threats after adding gun control question to adoption form

The Thousand Oaks pet shop is asking how potential adopters feel about gun control and is barring NRA members from adopting. Now the owner is facing thousands of threats.

Court rules Happy the Elephant is not a person, to remain at Bronx Zoo

New York's top court on Tuesday rejected an effort to free Happy the elephant from the Bronx Zoo, ruling that she does not meet the definition of "person" who is being illegally confined.

Pet of the Day from Fur Kids
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A smile that will brighten up your day. Meet Waldo, the 2-year-old Retriever/Black Labrador mix. Instead of asking "Where's Waldo," you can find him by reaching out to furkids.org for more information.

State orders Dekalb shelter not to accept animals

The Dekalb Animal Shelter was so crowded the State Department of Agriculture did a stop intake order.