Florida zoo elephants cool off with help from firefighters: PHOTOS
Firefighters helped elephants at Zoo Miami cool down amid steamy Florida temperatures.
'It felt like a miracle': Family of lost golden retriever Rocky shares impossible reunion story
Rocky, Wiseman's family dog, was lost for two nights before being discovered in a local backyard.
China sending 2 new pandas to US for 1st time in over 20 years
China is sending a pair of giant pandas to the United States, the first in over two decades.
Florida couple shares details of attack by pit bull rescue they adopted
A Florida couple has shared their harrowing experience after being attacked by their rescue dog, leading to the dog’s death at the hands of deputies.
Florida pit bull taken from man who allegedly beat it with chain has new owner
A pit bull that was rescued from a suspected animal abuser in early February has a new owner, according to the shelter that has been caring for the dog.
New Smyrna Beach couple 'mauled' by 'vicious' pit bull rescue dog in their own home: 'Tearing their flesh'
A New Smyrna Beach couple were "viciously" attacked by their pit bull rescue in their own home, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma
The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.
Fishermen in Mississippi pull off dramatic rescue of 38 dogs treading water
Two anglers and their fishing guide heard barking from a distance while fishing in Mississippi's Grenada Lake.
Partial quarantine at Orange County animal shelter due to Strep Zoo
Orange County Animal Services is in a partial quarantine after a dog showed up infected with a potentially deadly disease.
Orange County Animal Services pausing dog intake, adoptions to contagious bacteria, 'Strep Zoo'
Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) has temporarily closed dog intakes and adoptions after a dog tested positive for Streptococcus Zooepidemicus, or "Strep Zoo," a contagious bacterium that can cause sudden death in canines.
Apopka woman spooked after she finds 'big' alligator in her garage
Here in Florida, we often warn people that any open water could have a gator in it. Sometimes, the same is true for any open garage. Apopka homeowner Annie Smith went into her garage on Tuesday and found a young alligator inside.
First strep zoo case forces Orange County Animal Services into dog lockdown
Orange County Animal Services has temporarily paused intakes and adoptions after a dog tested positive for “strep zoo,” according to Orange County Health Services.
'Squiggly shark' with 'rare' deformity hooked in Titusville: 'I feel bad keeping this one'
A “squiggly shark" with an apparent tail deformity was discovered in Titusville earlier this month – and researchers have revealed a possible explanation to why the big fish looks the way it does.
Volusia County animal cruelty arrest follows discovery of malnourished horses, deputies say
Volusia sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man after they said they discovered four neglected horses on his property, two of which were critically ill and had to be put down.
Florida deputy saves injured sandhill crane: See the photos
A Flagler County deputy rescued an injured sandhill crane on Tuesday morning, according to a social media post.
Nationwide dropping pet insurance in some states amid high inflation
Nationwide says inflation and pet veterinary care are among the reasons for dropping pet insurance.
Roaming dogs terrifying St. Cloud neighborhood following 3 attacks, police say
Three people are recovering from injuries after a group of five dogs attacked them Saturday morning, Osceola Animal Services says.
Venomous snake bites dog at Connecticut state park, prompting risky mountaintop rescue
The terrain was extremely treacherous as responders rushed to the scene to provide the dog with urgent medical attention.
Nonprofit that trains service dogs for veterans facing issues with Seminole County code changes
A nonprofit in Chuluota provides service dogs to veterans and disabled members of the community.
Black bear spotted on UF's campus in tree, officials say
A black bear was spotted in a tree on the University of Florida's campus in Gainesville Thursday moning.