Big Cat Rescue featured on 'Tiger King' to close, merge with Arkansas wildlife refuge

Big Cat Rescue in Tampa will close its doors after 30 years and merge its big cat population with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, Carole and Howard Baskin announced Wednesday.

Pet of the Day from Paws Atlanta
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Homer is charismatic, loving, and affectionate. He often has a lot to say and can be very vocal when he wants your attention.

Elephant living in closed Puerto Rico zoo to get new life at Georgia sanctuary

For nearly 35 years, Mundi the elephant lived alone in a small yard in the Puerto Rico's lone zoo, but soon she'll spend the rest of her life living free in a Georgia elephant sanctuary.

Video: 1-year-old Yorkie snatched from Avondale Estates apartment

“Karma" was sitting next to a propped-open front door when someone snatched her from her Avondale Estates apartment.

PET OF THE DAY: Grumpy
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Grumpy the cat is now available from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia

Lucky indeed: Dog left paralyzed after being hit by train in Philadelphia finds forever home

The organization said it initially received hundreds of applications to adopt Lucky, but when his spinal cord injury was revealed, applicants backed out. Now, one of the women who helped save Lucky welcomed him into her home.

Alaska man saves young moose from choking on trash bag

“I’m not so sure what I did would be heroic or stupid, but I would do it again for any animal at any age," said James West, the moose’s savior.

Pet of the Day from Angels Among Us Dog Rescue
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Shayleen loves people and will always make sure everyone gets a proper welcome. While she doesn't mind walking on trails with other doggy friends, she isn't interested in living with another dog.

Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
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Bernard is a charming cat who is shy at first, but he morphs into a social butterfly once he's comfortable.

Horse racing's national anti-doping program starts

Horse racing’s efforts to clean up the sport and level the playing field take another step forward Monday with the launch of a new anti-doping program.

Pets of the Day from Hero Dog Rescue
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Dudley arrived at Hero Dog Rescue severely underweight with a badly broken leg, but today he's healthy and raring to go. Miles loves going on walks and showing how well he can sit and shake.

Australian woman uncovers highly venomous snake slithering in her bed

"Check the bed carefully tonight," warned an Australian snake whisperer, who saved a woman from many nightmares after recovering one of the world's most venomous snakes from her bed.

Georgia biologists shocked to see alligator ‘smiling back' from tortoise hole

A group of Georgia state wildlife biologists received that uncanny welcome after recently looking down a gopher tortoise hole and seeing a 4.5-foot alligator "smiling back."

Pet of the Day from Paws Atlanta
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Queen Ravioli has a smile that will light up a room. She loves to play, snuggle, and command all your attention.