Kitten nearly drowns after being stuffed in bag, tossed in canal
A kitten is recovering after it was dumped in a ditch and nearly drowned in Brevard County.
Kangaroo missing for weeks in Volusia County found safe, owner cited for 'improper caging': FWC
A missing kangaroo that had been hopping around Volusia County for weeks after escaping its enclosure during a bear encounter was found Wednesday and brought back home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The animal's owner was also cited for multiple violations, including improper caging.
Baby hippo Moo Deng picks Trump over Harris in 2024 election ‘prediction’
Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, chose a watermelon marked with Trump’s name in a playful prediction of the 2024 U.S. election, drawing widespread attention.
Peanut the squirrel seized, euthanized in NY state raid; Elon Musk reacts
The news has sparked widespread backlash, with even Elon Musk weighing in after retweeting a post that urged, “The government should leave people and their animals alone."
Instagram-famous pet squirrel Peanut seized by authorities in New York
Based on Peanut’s Instagram account, he's clearly no ordinary squirrel. He knows how to jump with precision, wears a trendy cowboy hat, and even eats waffles.
Titusville firefighters credited with rescuing injured dog from under home
Titusville firefighters are credited with rescuing an injured dog whose owner said was hiding under a house.
Florida deputy rescues dog stuck in pond: 'My hero!'
A deputy with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office sprang into action on Saturday when he jumped into a pond to rescue a dog in distress.
Beloved 'Rainbow Bridge' in North Carolina honors lost pets washed away by Helene
The area was slammed by about 22.5 inches of rain from Helene during Sept. 24-28.
Bird once extinct in the wild makes comeback with help from Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A bird once declared extinct in the wild is making a comeback in Central Florida, thanks in part to efforts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which is playing a crucial role in global conservation.
Should elephants be considered people? A Colorado court may decide
An animal rights group has asked the court to decide whether five elephants that have lived at the same Colorado zoo for decades are considered persons under the law.
NYC could allow paid sick leave for pet care
The bill would allow employees to use sick time for pet-related medical care, including any situation where the pet needs medical diagnosis, treatment for a physical illness or injury, or preventative care.
Man allegedly shot his dog, frustrated over losing power from Hurricane Milton, sheriff says
A Brevard County man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges for allegedly shooting and killing his dog during Hurricane Milton.
Palm Bay police officers round up rams on the run in Port Malabar area
Police had a busy afternoon in Brevard County, rounding up a herd of rams on the loose.
Kangaroo missing in Florida after a bear apparently entered its enclosure: sheriff
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood took to social media on Thursday to share a surprising sighting in the Town of Pierson…a kangaroo was spotted hopping down the street.
Photos: Polish zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Sumatran tigers
A Polish zoo is celebrating the birth of four bright-eyed Sumatran tiger cubs in what’s being hailed as “a breeding success on a global scale."
Newborn Sumatran Tiger cub born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A newborn Sumatran tiger cub has joined the ranks of a critically endangered species at Walt Disney World Resort’s Animal Kingdom.
Over 2 dozen sick, injured kittens saved by Brevard County rescue during Hurricane Milton
Over two dozen kittens were saved by a cat rescue on the Space Coast during Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of tying up dog to pole on I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton charged: ‘They will face the music’
A man has been arrested and his dog, who troopers say was tied to a pole on I-75 in belly-deep water ahead of Hurricane Milton, is safe at a Tallahassee animal shelter.
'What do you mean you're sorry?': Man wants answers after pet died while in care of sitter hired on Rover
What began as a day at the Grand Canyon for a Buckeye man ended in tragedy, as his pet died while he was in the care of a dogsitter who he hired via a website named Rover. Now, the man is seeking justice for what happened.
Dog rescued by troopers on I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton not reunited with family despite rumors: LCHS
A dog who gained national attention after being rescued by a state trooper who found him tied to a pole in belly-high water as Hurricane Milton approached is safe at the Leon County Humane Society.