Watch: Spanish police save great horned owl trapped in barbed wire fence
In a heartwarming rescue operation, Spanish authorities, including local police and the Nature Protection Group, came to the aid of a great horned owl trapped in a barbed wire fence near the Limonero dam in Malaga.
North Carolina Zoo mourns the loss of beloved polar bear weeks before 20th birthday
Payton, who was being transferred to the Louisville Zoo for a breeding partnership, tragically passed away during the journey.
Ball python on the loose: Kirkwood couple finds snake living in front yard
A couple in Kirkwood is trying to tempt a snake. They found what they believe is an adult ball python slithering through their front yard on Rogers Street in southeast Atlanta.
Local animal shelter using Halloween candy to help dogs find homes
Representatives with Lifeline Animal Services say each day two more animals arrive than leave the shelter. Volunteers hope unique cards for Halloween candy will help change that.
Veterinarian who treated wounded Coweta K9 honored with award
The Coweta County veterinarian who is credited with treating a bullet wound to a sheriff’s office K9 is being honored.
Deer disrupts Wisconsin Noodles & Company lunchtime rush
People gathered for lunch at a Noodles & Company restaurant in Beloit, Wisconsin had an experience they will not soon forget. It included an impromptu visit from a buck!
Singer Bret Michaels adopts heroic husky also bearing rock star's name
Rock star Bret Michaels adopted a heroic dog that shared his name, making headlines after the dog donated life-saving blood to a severely anemic kitten in Nebraska.
PET OF THE DAY: Sapphire
Sapphire is available from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
Posse tries to wrangle cattle let loose after livestock trailer fire
The sheriff quickly sent out word and several citizens responded to the scene on horseback, on ATVs, and on foot to wrangle the roaming cattle.
Tortoise lost for 3 years in Florida returns home after only 5-mile journey
A sulcata tortoise in Florida has made a remarkable return home after being missing for over three years. Surprisingly, the tortoise had only traveled five miles from its point of escape.
Watch: Cowboys and cops corral runaway bull in 'high steaks' chase
A recent video captured an unusual scene in Englewood, Colorado, as cowboys and police deputies from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office joined forces to chase down a runaway cow.
Watch this baby penguin take its first swim at Chicago aquarium
The aquarium's newest arrival weighs a little over 4 pounds.
World's oldest dog ever dies, aged 31 (or about 217 in dog years)
'Bobi' lived on a farm in Portugal with four cats. He was born on May 11, 1992, when his owner was just 8 years old.
How to stop squirrels and other animals from eating your pumpkins
From store-bought animal repellents to DIY deterrents, there are several remedies you can try in order to keep critters away from your Halloween and fall decorations.
St. Louis Zoo elephant dies following agitation in herd triggered by loose dog
A female Asian elephant at the St. Louis Zoo died shortly after her herd became agitated from a small dog running loose, zoo officials said.
Truck hauling cattle overturns in Connecticut, killing a third of herd
In a recent incident, a trailer transporting 44 dairy cattle from Maine to Ohio overturned while exiting I-84 in Newton, Connecticut.
DeKalb animal shelter to begin killing dogs to fix ‘inhumane’ conditions, overcrowding
The shelter’s management says the overcrowding has become inhumane and if hundreds of dogs aren’t adopted in the coming weeks, they’ll have to start killing them.
Meet Cinnamon Toast Carl: Our Pet of the Day
Cinnamon Toast Carl is looking to add a little extra sweetness to your life with sweet purrs and cuddles. If you are interested in giving Carl a forever home, reach out to Best Friends Atlanta.
'The perfect sidekick': Meet the dog bringing joy to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta patients
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is stocked with a whole squad of furry employees helping patients and their families get through tough situations one warm and fuzzy hug at a time.
Meet Brother: Thursday's Pet of the Day
Brother is affectionate and likes to greet everyone when they enter a room. If you would like to add brother to your family, reach out to Paws Atlanta.