Loose dog attacks 3-month-old Yorkie pup in Orlando neighborhood: 'It started charging us'

A late-night bathroom break in the front yard turned into a nightmare for a Florida family when their three-month-old puppy was attacked by a loose dog in the neighborhood.

Polk County K9 Ace's surgery paid for by Tampa couple's non-profit

A Tampa non-profit organization has stepped in to cover all medical expenses for a Polk County Sheriff's Office dog who had his leg amputated after being shot in the line of duty last week.

Why Alabama deputies were forced into rodeo duty

Deputies and officers wrangled a 1,500-pound bull near Pickens Academy on Friday after a foot pursuit along Highway 17.

Cobras, vipers and anacondas: 46 venomous snakes seized from warehouse

Two men are facing charges after authorities seized two anacondas and 46 venomous snakes – including a cobra and pit vipers – from a warehouse in Connecticut. 

Brevard Zoo expecting two giraffe calves

Brevard Zoo is preparing to welcome two giraffe calves after confirming pregnancies in two members of its herd, zoo officials said.

These gene-edited beagles could provide hope for dog-loving allergy sufferers

For the first time, scientists have successfully used gene-editing technology to eliminate a primary allergy-causing protein in two dogs, Bailey the beagle and her twin Alfie.

'Rest easy, sweet girl': Osceola County Sheriff's Office mourns death of K-9 Athena

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of K-9 Athena, a bloodhound credited with helping locate missing children, vulnerable adults and others in need during her years of service.

Ocala horse owners take extra precautions during extreme heat

As dangerous heat bears down on Central Florida, horse owners are taking extra precautions to protect animals from heat-related illness, particularly those with medical conditions that make them more vulnerable.

New Altamonte Springs cat café Fables & Fur blends books, coffee and adoptions

A new cat café combining books, coffee and adoptable cats has opened in Altamonte Springs, offering visitors a place to relax while helping local rescue animals find permanent homes.

Boy, 11, spends 100 hours reading to shelter animals at Jacksonville Humane Society

An 11-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida is comforting homeless animals while making history. Nehemiah Turner is the first child to reach 100 hours of reading to dogs as part of the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsitive Reading program.

CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners

CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.