Parrot shouts 'fire' to warn family about blaze in kitchen

The residents inside the home said that their bird has never said the word 'fire' until this incident, reports say.

‘Lap of Love’ veterinarians offer in-home euthanasia to give a final farewell in a place of comfort

The worst thing about our dogs and cats is that they don’t live nearly as long as we’d want, wish, or hope for. There is a local organization that can step in when that time comes and make it the most peaceful and loving process all from your lap.

911 turns to puppies to relieve dispatcher stress

A special program in Fayette County is aimed at helping 911 operators deal with stress on the job by pairing them with a puppy.  It’s called Headset Heelers. The dog comes from the county animal shelter and will be up for adoption later.  

10 years ago: Escaped Zebra roams interstate in Atlanta

On Feb. 18, 2010, an Atlanta highway turned into a circus when an escaped zebra galloped along a busy section of interstate with police in hot pursuit. 

Ohio police, kayaker rescue ‘lucky’ dog who falls through icy pond

A dog was rescued Sunday, Feb. 16 after falling into an icy pond, thanks to the help of a local police officer and a kayaker. 

Dog, litter of puppies rescued from snowdrift in northern Minnesota

A dog and her litter of six puppies were found in a snowdrift earlier this winter, and now, Red Lake Rosie's Rescue shelter in northern Minnesota is thanking the family who spotted them.

Police: Florida woman starved dogs to death, tossed their bodies in dumpster

Police say Devonna Hinds adopted the dogs — a white miniature poodle named Paris and a white/brindle pit bull named Karma — and kept them in plastic crates.

Firefighters rescue husky from roof in Pennsylvania

Firefighters were shocked to find a Siberian husky stuck on a roof in York, Pennsylvania.

Recovering koala enjoys a belly scratch from Australian Army officer

A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.

California sees rise in canine distemper cases among wildlife

Canine distemper virus can infect a wide range of carnivores but gray foxes, raccoons and skunks are the most commonly affected species.

Zoo Atlanta welcomes Baloo the binturong

Zoo Atlanta is welcoming a 1-year-old binturong, which is also known as a "bearcat."