Hospital urges snakebite victims to refrain from bringing in serpents

An Australian hospital urged snakebite victims to stop trying to catch the slithery culprits when seeking medical attention after one patient came in carrying a serpent in a loosely locked box.

Flame-throwing robotic dog unleashed for sale in US

The contraption, equipped with the ARC Flamethrower, can emit fire streams up to 30 feet with the push of a button.

Meet Darla: Our Pet of the Day
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Darla is a sweet little pup who is going to get a lot bigger. She and her sister are both looking for their forever home.

Meet Ryker and Fitness Mom: Our Pets of the Day
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Ryker is full of good vibes and enjoys the company of his fellow felines. Fitness Mom's kids have all found their forever homes, and now she's looking for a calm space of her own.

Colorado shelter dogs trained to be service dogs

A dog training facility in eastern Colorado is saving not only dogs, but people as well.

Meet Felicity: Our Pet of the Day
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Felicity is a bit shy, but she warms up very quickly and loves people and other pets.

Meet Gretel: Our Pet of the Day
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Gretel absolutely loves people and is a social butterfly. She loves to give kisses and waddle around to say 'Hello' to everyone she meets.

Meet Caicos: Our Pet of the Day
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Caicos is a bundle of joy who makes everyone his best friend. He's still pretty little, but he's already a love bug.

BARK Air launches luxury airline for dogs

BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.

Meet RiffRaff: Our Pet of the Day
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RiffRaff is easy to get along with and has never met a stranger. He loves people and enjoys the companionship of other mellow kitties.

Meet Kyle Kent: Our Pet of the Day
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Kyle Kent is named in honor of a Marietta veterinarian and loves to play outside with his foster brothers and sisters.

Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy

Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.

New Fayette County Animal Shelter 'huge improvement,' officials say

The new Fayette County Animal Shelter is a huge improvement, officials say, over the aging and smaller building that for years had been the subject of community concerns.

Meet Side Car: Our Pet of the Day
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Side Car is extremely friendly and gives great kisses. She's great with kids and loves her walks.