Paws Between Homes helps foster pets for owners who face economic hardship

The coronavirus pandemic has created a financial hardship on many. Many face the real possibility of eviction once state-mandated rent relief ends and others just are trying to find ways to keep food on their plate.

Adult kangaroos greet orphaned babies at Australian animal sanctuary

Sasha and Pimba, two resident kangaroos at the Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs, Central Australia, were not shy when greeting a pair of orphaned babied.

Zoo Atlanta to reopen on May 16

Zoo Atlanta has announced it will reopen to the public this weekend. 

326-pound Asian elephant calf 'Nelson' born at the Houston Zoo

Nelson, a male Asian elephant, was born at the Houston Zoo, and had to be rushed into emergency surgery. The zoo team is cautiously optimistic that he will make a full recovery

Once popular Lilburn zoo reopens Thursday with new name, new approach

Two years after new owners took over a beleaguered petting zoo in Lilburn, the Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary is finally set to open Thursday morning.

Watch these gorillas 'be silly' at Zoo Atlanta

Video tweeted out by Zoo Atlanta shows two of the zoo's adult silverback gorillas, Charlie and Stadi, having a little fun with each other.

Giant 4-foot-long lizard now established in Georgia as invasive species

The Argentine black and white tegus, which is native to South America, has established itself in Georgia as an invasive species, wildlife officials say.

BBB: Puppy scams increase during COVID-19

The BBB states that the victims later realize that the animal they were looking to purchase never actually existed and that the photos used on the scammer's website are usually taken from other legitimate online breeders. 

Drug-busting police dog participates in push-up challenge

A police dog participated in the Push-Up Challenge alongside his fellow officers at the Kalgoorlie Police Department, as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.