Abandoned baby giraffe befriended by dog in Africa dies

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.

Sheriff escorts man to jail after 'extremely emaciated' dog found: 'This is how we treat you'

A Florida sheriff personally escorted a man into jail for failing to provide enough food for his “extremely emaciated” dog, warning neglectful pet owners that “if this is how you treat your dog … this is how we treat you.”

Sammy the dog barks alarm, saving Georgia family from fire inside home

A dog named Sammy was being credited with sensing danger and, as a result, helping to save a Georgia family of five from a fire that caused extensive damage to their home.

Dog rescued in Afghanistan may get new home in the States

After nourishing a dog back to health in Afghanistan, soldiers are trying to raise money to bring their new friend home.

Coast Guard rescues dog found swimming off Florida coast

A Coast Guard crew in southwest Florida rescued a dog they found swimming offshore Wednesday night.

Man charged with throwing pit bull from bridge

A Florida man was arrested Tuesday following accusations that he threw a pit bull off a bridge, authorities said.

Essential oils often used in diffusing devices can be harmful to cats and dogs

Essential oils and diffusing devices are popular holiday gifts, but many people don't realize the harm that they can cause to cats and dogs in the home.

Electric eel powers Christmas lights at aquarium

Talk about renewable energy. An aquarium in Tennessee is powering the lights on a Christmas tree using an electric eel.

Oakland Zoo's oldest elephant collapses, dies at age 50

Zoo officials said M’Dunda died Tuesday after she collapsed in the zoo’s elephant habitat. She was 50. 

Cloned puppy found safe in neighbor's vacant home after 6 days

The missing cloned puppy for which a Friendswood man was offering a $4,000 reward has been found and is safe back at home.