Women sleep better with dogs by their side, study says

"Compared with human bed partners, dogs who slept in the owner’s bed were perceived to disturb sleep less and were associated with stronger feelings of comfort and security," the research stated.

Deputies investigate horse mutilation near Ocala

Tammy Davis said she received a phone call Thursday morning from the person who boards her horse Hotrod, saying the horse was attacked and died.

Shelter pets served Thanksgiving meals — complete with turkey, yams and green beans

A North Carolina animal shelter treated the pets still there over Thanksgiving to a tasty meal filled with stuffing, green beans, turkey and mashed potatoes.

April the giraffe's last baby is headed to Texas zoo

The last offspring of April the Giraffe is heading to Texas from his birthplace in upstate New York.

Beloved poodle reunited with owners after being taken by car thief

A Washington couple was reunited with their poodle, Monkey, three days after watching a thief drive off in their truck with the beloved four-legged family member in the back.

Police: Dog trainer booked into Cobb County jail

A self-proclaimed dog trainer was arrested in Cobb County and charged with torturing a dog in his care.

Bear cub trapped in tree over tiger enclosure at Florida wildlife sanctuary

A bear cub is trapped in a tree over a tiger enclosure at the CARE Foundation animal sanctuary in Apopka. Authorities are waiting to see if the cub will come down, but there is a concern it may fall into the tiger pin.

Virginia woman accused of hanging ex-boyfriend’s puppy from tree

A Virginia woman faces a felony animal cruelty charge after authorities say she admitted to hanging her ex-boyfriend’s puppy from a tree.