Stranded dog rescued from bridge 120 feet above Mississippi River

A bridge inspector was working 120 feet above the Mississippi River when he spotted a distressed dog beneath the deck.

Carroll County looking to adoptions to reduce shelter cat population

Carroll County’s animal shelter needs help after a sharp influx in its cat population.  They report over 300 cats at their shelter, which is designed to house less than half that number. 

Stranded 700-pound sea turtle euthanized in Virginia

A Virginia Aquarium team had to euthanize a 700-pound sea turtle that became stranded on a beach.

Nearly 500 pilot whales, including 380 that have died, stranded in Australia

Authorities had already been working to rescue survivors among an estimated 270 whales found Monday on a beach and two sand bars near the remote coastal town of Strahan on the southern island state of Tasmania.

Newborn piglet melts hearts with adorable photo shoot

Oklahoma-based photographer Cashlie White recently photographed a sweet little newborn piglet named Dynamite.

How Ginsburg's death could reshape the presidential campaign

With Election Day just over six weeks away, both parties were largely unified in praising Ginsburg as a leading legal thinker and advocate for women's rights.

Animals displaced by Hurricane Sally brought to SPCA Tampa Bay

A local animal shelter is stepping up to help rescue cats and dogs from the Panhandle. Nearly 50 were transported across the state Friday and will soon be looking for their forever homes.

Hundreds of sea turtles cross beach for mass nesting in Costa Rica

A beachgoer in Costa Rica happened upon an amazing sight: hundreds of sea turtles making their way onshore to lay their eggs.

Peachtree City pet shelter seeks help with new pups, rescues

A metro Atlanta animal rescue group has taken in a number of dogs from a Walker County hoarding case and all of the animals in desperate need of healthcare. It comes at a time when that refuge has seen a huge increase in the number of dogs at their shelter.

Metro Atlanta woman struggling to raise funds for service dog with lifesaving skills

Dominique Trappio’s service dog Bowie is already in training. He will alert Dominique to low blood sugar caused by Type One Diabetes. Bowie will be ready soon for her. The question is will Dominique be ready for him. Meaning, can she cover the $20,000 cost of a service dog? With Covid-19, fundraising has been a struggle.

Houston woman helps stranger save dog's life by paying $14K vet bill

Doc West has spent every day of the last 12 years with Beauregard by his side. West was working in Vidor when another dog attacked Beauregard.

St. Louis Zoo says python laid 7 eggs without male help

Experts at the St. Louis Zoo are trying to figure out how a 62-year-old ball python laid seven eggs despite not being near a male python for at least two decades.

New police recruits to bring more than a strong sense of smell to Conyers

Two dogs are the latest recruits to join the Conyers Police Department and they're currently undergoing highly specialized training before they are released for duty.

Dog stuck in a jam after trying to escape under fence in Louisiana

A Louisiana dog needed the help of firefighters after getting stuck under a fence while trying to escape a backyard late last month.