Lions romp in snowfall at Colorado's Denver Zoo

Lions at Denver Zoo in Colorado enjoyed some playtime in the snow on March 15 after more than a foot of accumulation fell Monday and Tuesday.

Atlanta police officers rescue dog stuck near burning car

The Atlanta Police Department is thanking several of its morning watch officers after rescuing a dog from a burning car last weekend.

‘Astronomically rare’ snake with 3 'emoji' smiley faces sells for $6,000

Justin Kobylka, a snake breeder in Georgia, sold a rare ball python for $6,000 after the reptile ended up with the shape of three smiley faces on its body.

Oldest known pet cemetery found in Egypt with hundreds of animal remains

The nearly 2,000-year-old burial ground in southern Egypt held the complete remains of more than 500 cats, nearly three dozen dogs, 15 monkeys, a fox and a falcon.

Town comes together to save dog from frozen pond

Police, first responders and neighbors banded together in an Arkansas town to rescue a dog who was trapped in the middle of a frozen pond.

Royal Thai Navy rescues cats from sinking ship

Photos and video show Royal Thai Navy sailors rescuing four cats from a sinking ship off the coast of the Satan province.

Georgia Aquarium hosts virtual 5K fundraising race 

This year's Georgia Aquarium 5K: Sharks! will be held in a virtual format, meaning participants can log their miles wherever they want.

Animal activists warn of violence against metro Atlanta French bulldog owners

Animal rights activists said thieves are targeting French bulldogs and can resort to violence against their owners to get the expensive pets. Private investigators said Lady Gaga and her dog walker's scary situation was similar to what has taken place in metro Atlanta for years.

Rescuers save abandoned sheep, shave off 78 pounds of matted wool

Rescuers in Australia saved an abandoned sheep who was weighed down with an astonishing 78 pounds of matted wool. The sheep, nicknamed "Baarack," struggled in the wild and could barely see. He managed to survive by eating grass and drinking water from puddles.