Pets and Animals

A Florida deputy found the dog severely emaciated, unable to move, obviously suffering, and lying in its own feces. Her condition was so bad that the dog had to be euthanized.

The National Weather Service usually sticks to atmospheric weather events, but the agency made a special exception and expanded forecasting criteria to include things falling from above.

Victims of domestic violence could request that judges temporarily prevent abusers from having contact with pets, under a bill approved Tuesday by a House panel.

While the air is a cool 40 to 50 degrees, the water is much warmer at 72 degrees, which keeps those manatees warm.

Jubilee, a cross-eyed 4-year-old husky, has found her forever family in New Jersey after allegedly being deemed "unsellable" by a breeder.

The grants "will enhance not only the state’s animal industries and emergency preparedness, but the health of Florida’s animals and residents."

The zoo urges guests to keep the area surrounding the otter home quiet as the new parents care for their five little ones.

Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando took in 28 dogs over the weekend and are currently treating and caring for them while they wait to be adopted

The foster group described Lulu as kid-friendly, spunky and fun, loves to cuddle, and is completely vetted.

The zoo hopes that the koala, who has been named Hope, will bring a small ray of hope to those suffering from the devastating Australian fires.

First responders in Massachusetts braved icy waters to rescue a dog that fell through an icy pond.

Detectives returned to the crash site daily to search for him and leave food out.

A hero shelter dog who donated blood to help save two other dogs has found a forever home.

Many local shelters reported an uptick in surrendered animals after the holidays, but national organizations say that gifted animals don't pose a higher risk of abandonment.

Bo and Sunny, the two Portuguese water dogs adopted by then-President Barack Obama, were some of the most famous four-legged White House inhabitants of all time, but they certainly weren’t the first.

A man from Mount Dora was arrested on charges of animal cruelty after investigators took five pit bulls from his property.

Four days before Christmas, an Ohio man got the best gift he could have asked for when his beloved silver lab, Lucy, was returned to him after five months of being lost.

Adorable, she is!

A new study reveals man’s best friend is capable of counting-- especially their treats.

When a couple's front door swung open during a storm in Fishtown, an emaciated 9-year-old dog sought shelter inside. Now, she has a forever home.