PET OF THE DAY: Dexter
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Dexter is now available from PAWS Atlanta.

Watch: Sumatran tiger cubs born at Nashville Zoo get checkup

Three Sumatran tigers have been born at a zoo in Tennessee. Nashville Zoo officials announced that the two female and one male cubs were born Oct. 20.

Irish police investigate high-value bull sperm heist on farm

Two tanks containing a substantial quantity of cattle semen were stolen from the Ballyness Road area over the course of a few days.

PET OF THE DAY: Jack
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Today's Pet of the Day is name Jack. A cat named Julius is also available. They are available for adoption from FurKids.

Watch: Dolphins guide lost whale and calf back to migration route in heartwarming display

A heartwarming incident occurred near Bunbury Back Beach, Australia, as a pod of dolphins guided a lost mother humpback whale and her calf back to their migration route.

Tarantula on road in Death Valley National Park blamed for crash involving camper, motorcycle

A tarantula crossing the road in California's Death Valley National Park caused an accident between international travelers after one of the visitors braked suddenly to avoid hitting the spider.

Meet Nova our pet of the day
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Nova is available from the Humane Society of Cobb County

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.

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
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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.