Shot Austell K-9 officer will lose leg, police say
Austell Police K-9 Jerry Lee will undergo surgery Friday to remove his leg after a bullet shattered his bone during a chase last month.
Austell Police K-9 Jerry Lee will undergo surgery Friday to remove his leg after a bullet shattered his bone during a chase last month.
‘Match made in heaven’: Boy with prosthetic leg adopts dog with missing paw
Seven-year-old Paxton Williams and his puppy, Marvel, share a special bond.
Seven-year-old Paxton Williams and his puppy, Marvel, share a special bond.
Cat jumps from burning building in Chicago and survives, video shows
Video from the Chicago Fire Department shows a cat jumping out of a burning building, landing on the grass and walking away apparently unscathed in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
Video from the Chicago Fire Department shows a cat jumping out of a burning building, landing on the grass and walking away apparently unscathed in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
Chicago's newest defense against rats: Unleash the cats
One thousand cats are now policing the streets of Chicago, deputized by a local shelter to fight the city's rat problem.
One thousand cats are now policing the streets of Chicago, deputized by a local shelter to fight the city's rat problem.
Shelter searching for people who abandoned dog with chain embedded in neck
The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter shared video showing two people abandoning a dog with a chain embedded in her neck outside of the shelter. (Warning, graphic photos in this story may be distressing.)
The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter shared video showing two people abandoning a dog with a chain embedded in her neck outside of the shelter. (Warning, graphic photos in this story may be distressing.)
Rare fish that lives thousands of feet under the ocean washes ashore in California state park
The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.
The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.
Visiting the animals at Georgia’s free zoo
Check out Georgia's free zoo, located less than an hour and a half east of Atlanta!
Check out Georgia's free zoo, located less than an hour and a half east of Atlanta!
Video shows man confronted by tiger in residential Texas neighborhood
Authorities are searching for a Texas man whose tiger was found wandering around a residential area in Houston on Sunday night.
Authorities are searching for a Texas man whose tiger was found wandering around a residential area in Houston on Sunday night.
Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
Boston news crew finds stolen dog while covering story, suspect charged
A stolen dog has been reunited with his owner after a news crew, covering the story, spotted the missing pet and the suspected burglar.
A stolen dog has been reunited with his owner after a news crew, covering the story, spotted the missing pet and the suspected burglar.
Giant manta ray swims near Sarasota police patrol boat
There has been another giant manta ray sighting in the Bay Area. This time, off the coast of Sarasota.
There has been another giant manta ray sighting in the Bay Area. This time, off the coast of Sarasota.
The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer
The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”
The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”
Critically endangered crocodiles hatch at Zoo Miami
Welcome, little ones!
Welcome, little ones!
Duck hatches from free-range egg woman bought from grocery store
The woman who bought the eggs says she's going to keep the duck as a pet.
The woman who bought the eggs says she's going to keep the duck as a pet.
Deputies: 11-year-old girl dies trying to save dogs from Florida house fire
Rilee is believed to have died due to smoke inhalation, the sheriff’s office said.
Rilee is believed to have died due to smoke inhalation, the sheriff’s office said.
Mama bear and cubs caught looking for food in Massachusetts yard
A trio of mischievous bears was caught jostling birdhouses on a clothesline in Chicopee, Massachusetts.
A trio of mischievous bears was caught jostling birdhouses on a clothesline in Chicopee, Massachusetts.
Learn about the program making 'pawsitive' changes for California inmates
Even as the conversation continues about reforming the criminal justice system in our country, funding for many programs that aim to reduce the number of repeat offenders has been cut, including the Pawsitive Change program.
Even as the conversation continues about reforming the criminal justice system in our country, funding for many programs that aim to reduce the number of repeat offenders has been cut, including the Pawsitive Change program.
Marine worms’ ‘fascinating phenomenon’ make annual appearance in South Carolina waters
Marine worms’ ‘fascinating phenomenon’ make annual appearance in South Carolina waters
Marine worms’ ‘fascinating phenomenon’ make annual appearance in South Carolina waters
California medical center throws retirement ‘paw-ty’ for beloved therapy dog, Tassy
Dozens of staff members lined the hospital’s hallways and clapped and cheered for Tassy as she walked by on her last day.
Dozens of staff members lined the hospital’s hallways and clapped and cheered for Tassy as she walked by on her last day.
Dog lost near alligator-filled Florida swamps found alive after 9 days
The newly adopted dog was being transported to his new home when the vehicle crashed and he disappeared near the Florida Everglades.
The newly adopted dog was being transported to his new home when the vehicle crashed and he disappeared near the Florida Everglades.