Who is 'Jimothy'? Why a Seattle raccoon has gone viral

He's small, he's round, and he's gone viral. "Jimothy" the racoon has been spotted in Ballard, and he's amassed millions of views.

Kitten thrown from moving car into traffic in Melbourne

A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.

New data reveals the most popular dog breeds in each state

New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state. 

US aquariums to rescue 28 beluga whales from Canada's Marineland

The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024. 

Irvine dog trainer sentenced to 12 years for killing 11 dogs in his care

Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.

Bakari: Meet the new head gorilla at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom has welcomed Bakari, a 21-year-old gorilla and new leader of the Gorilla Falls exploration trail family troop. His arrival from the Saint Louis Zoo is part of a species survival plan to help protect the endangered population. Bakari steps into the silverback role following the passing of beloved Gino, who passed away at age 44.

Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear

A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.

Rest in peace, Blossum: Florida Wildlife Hospital opossum ambassador dies

Blossum, the first-ever Virginia opossum educational ambassador at the Florida Wildlife Hospital, was humanely euthanized after having several age-related complications, the hospital said.

Busch Gardens Asian elephant passes away after sudden health decline

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced Friday that its veterinary staff and caretakers humanely euthanized a 54-year-old Asian elephant named Carina after her health suddenly declined. 

2 men charged after dozens of neglected dogs abandoned in St. Augustine, authorities say

Two men have been arrested in connection with the abandonment of dozens of dogs found along a roadside in St. Augustine, while animal rescue groups continue working to rehabilitate the surviving animals.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.

Veterinarians urge pet owners to protect animals from extreme summer heat

Veterinarians are urging pet owners to take extra precautions as high summer temperatures increase the risk of heat-related illness in dogs and cats.

3 arrested after investigation uncovers neglect, abandonment of 74 dogs

A multi-agency investigation into abandoned and neglected dogs in Flagler and St. Johns counties has led to the arrests of three people and the rescue of 74 dogs, authorities said.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

Dog rescued after overheating during hike in Citrus County

A large dog was rushed to emergency medical care last week after collapsing from heat stress during a forest hike in Citrus County.