'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
Fayette County couple charged for allegedly abandoning dog before vacation
A 73-year-old Morrow couple faces charges after authorities say they abandoned their dog Blu before a trip to Maui.
A 73-year-old Morrow couple faces charges after authorities say they abandoned their dog Blu before a trip to Maui.
Meet Grace: Pet of the Day 12/01/2025
Grace was the pet of the day on Dec. 1, 2025. She is available from Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta.
Grace was the pet of the day on Dec. 1, 2025. She is available from Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta.
Meet Fancy: Our Pet of the Day
Fancy was the pet of the day for Nov. 28, 2025. She is available from Hero Pet Rescue.
Fancy was the pet of the day for Nov. 28, 2025. She is available from Hero Pet Rescue.
Sweetcheeks: Pet of the Day
Thursday's pet of the day is Sweetcheeks and she is available from PAWS Atlanta.
Thursday's pet of the day is Sweetcheeks and she is available from PAWS Atlanta.
Mimi: Pet of the Day 11/26/2025
Today's pet of the day -- Mimi -- is available from the Atlanta Humane Society.
Today's pet of the day -- Mimi -- is available from the Atlanta Humane Society.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Marco: Pet of the Day 11/24/25
Meet Marco, available from Shelters and Shelves Rescue.
Meet Marco, available from Shelters and Shelves Rescue.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
Fulton County seeks holiday dog fosters through Nov. 26
Fulton County Animal Services is launching its annual “Home for the Holidays” program, giving residents a chance to foster a dog through the Thanksgiving season.
Fulton County Animal Services is launching its annual “Home for the Holidays” program, giving residents a chance to foster a dog through the Thanksgiving season.
Meet Ruth, GDA's Pet of the Day
Ruth is a 17-year-old pup who needs a good home to live out her twilight years. She's in good health and is very sweet. Contact Atlanta Humane Society to inquire about Rose. Atlantahumane.org
Ruth is a 17-year-old pup who needs a good home to live out her twilight years. She's in good health and is very sweet. Contact Atlanta Humane Society to inquire about Rose. Atlantahumane.org
Photos: Great ape escape forces lockdown at Indiana zoo
Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo responded to a great ape escape on Friday.
Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo responded to a great ape escape on Friday.
More K9s that can sniff out weapons are coming to Cobb County Schools
The K9s, with their certified handlers, patrol campuses providing an advanced layer of security to protect students and staff.
The K9s, with their certified handlers, patrol campuses providing an advanced layer of security to protect students and staff.
Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster
The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.
The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.
Pet of the Day: Khalvin
Khalvin is available for adoption right now.
Khalvin is available for adoption right now.
Good Day Atlanta Pet of the Day: Wall-E
Wall-E is available for adoption at Paws Atlanta.
Wall-E is available for adoption at Paws Atlanta.
Georgia shelter rescues 23 animals from severe hoarding case
Officers rescued 15 dogs and eight cats from a severely unsanitary hoarding situation in Murray County.
Officers rescued 15 dogs and eight cats from a severely unsanitary hoarding situation in Murray County.
Dog found zipped in suitcase sparks Fayette County animal cruelty investigation
A dog was found zipped inside a suitcase and thrown into a dumpster near the Fayetteville square.
A dog was found zipped inside a suitcase and thrown into a dumpster near the Fayetteville square.