'It is so sad': Shelter heartbroken after owner neglects 'unwanted' senior dog
“It was like it was a couch that didn’t work with the living room anymore, or clothing that didn’t fit," the shelter's founder said.
“It was like it was a couch that didn’t work with the living room anymore, or clothing that didn’t fit," the shelter's founder said.
Firefighters rescue tiny puppy from hot car in Decatur
Temperatures reached a high of 90-degrees Tuesday, according to the FOX 5 Storm Team. The Decatur Fire Rescue team says it takes less than 15 minutes for a furry friend to die of heat stroke.
Temperatures reached a high of 90-degrees Tuesday, according to the FOX 5 Storm Team. The Decatur Fire Rescue team says it takes less than 15 minutes for a furry friend to die of heat stroke.
Police: Stranger 'eviscerated' dog in unprovoked attack at North Carolina park
The dog's owner told authorities that while she was playing pickleball, a stranger came up to her dog, grabbed it by its throat and starting slashing the animal with a knife.
The dog's owner told authorities that while she was playing pickleball, a stranger came up to her dog, grabbed it by its throat and starting slashing the animal with a knife.
Brave mini pig confronts black bear to protect farm animals on Vancouver Island
A courageous mini pig named Barbie Q took on a black bear to defend her fellow animals at a Vancouver Island farm.
A courageous mini pig named Barbie Q took on a black bear to defend her fellow animals at a Vancouver Island farm.
13 parrots found hidden in duffel bags at US border, officials say
Border officials said a 26-year-old man applying for entry into the U.S. had hidden the 13 live parrots in duffel bags in the trunk of the car.
Border officials said a 26-year-old man applying for entry into the U.S. had hidden the 13 live parrots in duffel bags in the trunk of the car.
Dead goats, dehydrated dogs: Tallapoosa woman busted for animal cruelty
An animal welfare check turned into a criminal investigation after a sergeant found dead animals on the property of a woman who hadn't been seen in days.
An animal welfare check turned into a criminal investigation after a sergeant found dead animals on the property of a woman who hadn't been seen in days.
Fallen trees, storm debris damage animal habitats at animal park
A spokesperson for North Georgia Wildlife and Safari Park said trees have fallen, many destroying parts of the fencing around their animal enclosures.
A spokesperson for North Georgia Wildlife and Safari Park said trees have fallen, many destroying parts of the fencing around their animal enclosures.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
George is charming and full of energy. He has a special friend named Quill that he would love to share a home with.
George is charming and full of energy. He has a special friend named Quill that he would love to share a home with.
World's Ugliest Dog crowned in Petaluma
Scooter, a Chinese Crested, was the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, held in Petaluma Friday. The 7-year-old pup with wispy hair, deformed hind legs, and a hanging tongue narrowly escaped being euthanized after he was born.
Scooter, a Chinese Crested, was the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, held in Petaluma Friday. The 7-year-old pup with wispy hair, deformed hind legs, and a hanging tongue narrowly escaped being euthanized after he was born.
Firefighters rescue fawn trapped in Roswell retention pond
The little deer had fallen into a retention pond and was trapped in the water before being rescued by firefighters.
The little deer had fallen into a retention pond and was trapped in the water before being rescued by firefighters.
Billionaires offering dog nanny job with $127K salary pull ad after surge in applications
The recruiting agency that originally posted the job on its website said they received applications from all over the world.
The recruiting agency that originally posted the job on its website said they received applications from all over the world.
Nearly 150 dogs found dead in animal rescue founder's backyard
It’s unclear why so many dogs were being kept at the private home of the charity’s president.
It’s unclear why so many dogs were being kept at the private home of the charity’s president.
Pet of the Day from Paws Atlanta
Macaroon has a lovely laid-back attitude and prefers to seek attention on her own time. She also loves good food, snuggling, and basking in the sun.
Macaroon has a lovely laid-back attitude and prefers to seek attention on her own time. She also loves good food, snuggling, and basking in the sun.
Florida community ordered to quarantine after giant invasive snail sighting
The U.S. Department of Agriculture considers the giant African snail to be destructive to many plants and can cause structural damage to certain building materials. The agency reports that the snail species was problematic in the Sunshine State during the 1960s and took nearly a decade to eradicate.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture considers the giant African snail to be destructive to many plants and can cause structural damage to certain building materials. The agency reports that the snail species was problematic in the Sunshine State during the 1960s and took nearly a decade to eradicate.
Injured manatee recovering after boat collision in Georgia river
When the manatee was found, it was unable to dive and was weighed 200 pounds less than normal because of its bad injuries.
When the manatee was found, it was unable to dive and was weighed 200 pounds less than normal because of its bad injuries.
Georgia man accused of locking cats, kittens in cage without food, water, and medical treatment
Roger Eugene Feyerabend, 52, of Kingston, was charged with 9 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and 15 counts of cruelty to animals.
Roger Eugene Feyerabend, 52, of Kingston, was charged with 9 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and 15 counts of cruelty to animals.
Morgan Wallen's son, 2, taken to emergency room after dog attack
Morgan Wallen’s 2-year-old son was immediately taken to the hospital Sunday after suffering from a dog bite on his face.
Morgan Wallen’s 2-year-old son was immediately taken to the hospital Sunday after suffering from a dog bite on his face.
Disney World welcomes these rare, precious twin monkeys into Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World welcomes an adorable set of twin cotton-top tamarin monkeys into Animal Kingdom.
Walt Disney World welcomes an adorable set of twin cotton-top tamarin monkeys into Animal Kingdom.
Pets of the Day from Furkids
Napoleon is a sweet, affectionate dog that just loves to be loved. Knight loves to snuggle and will climb up anything she can.
Napoleon is a sweet, affectionate dog that just loves to be loved. Knight loves to snuggle and will climb up anything she can.
Zoo Atlanta welcomes new baby two-toed sloth on Father's Day
Zoo Atlanta's Cocoa the sloth welcomed a new baby just in time for Father's Day.
Zoo Atlanta's Cocoa the sloth welcomed a new baby just in time for Father's Day.