Fayette County animal shelter mourns Virginia pilot killed while rescuing dogs

Animal rescue groups across the country, including one in Fayette County, are mourning 49-year-old Seuk Kim, a beloved volunteer with Pilots N Paws who died in a plane crash while rescuing dogs.

Meet Blackjack and Rumble: Our Pets of the Day
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Rumble is a little awkward, but people really fascinate him. Blackjack is more reserved and loves to snuggle in a cat cave.

Watch: Adorable cat rescued from drainpipe

The cat was not injured after firefighters removed the animal from the drainpipe.

Meet L'Orange: Our Pet of the Day
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L'Orange is almost 3 years old and has such a calm and chill vibe. Her babies have been adopted, and now it's her turn.

Meet Buddy James: Our Pet of the Day
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Buddy James is a happy and confident guy who loves to give a lot of love. He can be a bit of a handful, so he could use some structure and scheduling.

Meet Fig: Our Pet of the Day
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Fig is a pug-Chihuahua mix is love playing tug of war and fetching balls. Most of all, he enjoys his treats and cuddles.

Georgia K-9 officer killed in line of duty to be laid to rest Friday

K-9 Officer Titan was shot and killed while chasing down a driver who was trying to escape from a traffic stop. Deputies say his bravery saved the lives of his fellow officers.

DeKalb County breaks ground on 'pet neighborhood' to address shelter overcrowding

Officials in DeKalb County have begun construction on new overflow units for the county animal shelter, a project expected to significantly increase the shelter’s capacity.

Meet Paige: Our Pet of the Day
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Paige and her siblings are named after the show ''Charmed.'' She's super sweet and would be great for a first-time cat lover.

Meet Spook E. Cat: Pet of the Day
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Today's Pet of the Day is Spook E. Cat and is available from Atlanta Humane Society.

Meet Elijah: Our Pet of the Day
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Elijah is super cute grey kitty who may seem shy before his curiosity takes over.

It's a girl! Zoo Atlanta welcomes newborn gorilla

Congratulations are in order to Kambera, a western lowland gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, who welcomed a baby girl into the world on Wednesday.

Meet Providence: Our Pet of the Day
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Providence may be young, but she's already super smart and calm. She loves people and dogs and is great with cats.