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National Puppy Day: Top dog names, adopted breeds by state

National Puppy Day: Top dog names, adopted breeds by state

In honor of National Puppy Day, Top Data has revealed the top names and adopted breeds by state.

March 23
Betty White Challenge: Ways to honor late actress on Jan. 17, day she would have turned 100

Betty White Challenge: Ways to honor late actress on Jan. 17, day she would have turned 100

On what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday, fans and many organizations planned to pay homage to the late icon. Here are some ways you can honor the legendary actress too.

January 17
Cat breaks out of ‘escape-proof’ cage at Texas animal shelter

Cat breaks out of ‘escape-proof’ cage at Texas animal shelter

This clever cat couldn’t be contained by an “escape-proof” cage.

July 10, 2021
Video: Florida beachgoers circled by hammerhead sharks

Video: Florida beachgoers circled by hammerhead sharks

“They’re coming in!” Several hammerhead sharks were seen circling beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida on May 29.

June 4, 2021
Dog rescues another dog from drowning in pool

Dog rescues another dog from drowning in pool

It took the larger dog about 34 minutes to pull the smaller dog from the pool.

April 19, 2021
‘I was an easy sell’: Police captain adopts abandoned dog found in dumpster outside station

‘I was an easy sell’: Police captain adopts abandoned dog found in dumpster outside station

Wichita Police have adopted Nora, a rat terrier-chihuahua mix, after she was found abandoned near a dumpster outside the station.

April 12, 2021
Orange County Sheriff's Office welcomes in labrador Baxter as drug detection dog

Orange County Sheriff's Office welcomes in labrador Baxter as drug detection dog

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says they have welcomed in one-year-old Baxter as their newest drug detection dog.

April 6, 2021
Central Florida rescue seeks help for 'Boo Boo' the dog

Central Florida rescue seeks help for 'Boo Boo' the dog

The rescue says when they got little Boo Boo, she was diagnosed to only live another month, but she has beat those odds!

April 2, 2021
Brevard Zoo releases 370-pound sea turtle back into the ocean

Brevard Zoo releases 370-pound sea turtle back into the ocean

The sea turtle just finished a successful rehabilitation stint at the zoo's healing center.

October 20, 2020
VIDEO: 3-legged bear takes Diet Coke from Central Florida garage

VIDEO: 3-legged bear takes Diet Coke from Central Florida garage

This bear is seen regularly in the Central Florida neighborhood.

September 28, 2020
Brevard Zoo to offer free admission to children in September

Brevard Zoo to offer free admission to children in September

The Brevard Zoo has several safety measures in place to keep guests safe from COVID-19.

August 25, 2020
Six sea turtle nests run over on Florida beach, FWC says

Six sea turtle nests run over on Florida beach, FWC says

Florida wildlife officers are trying to find out who ran over six turtle nests on Captiva Island. They said it appears to have been a golf cart, or similar vehicle, that was used.

July 29, 2020
Female snake hunter catches 17-foot python in Florida

Female snake hunter catches 17-foot python in Florida

Florida wildlife officials announced on Tuesday that 5,000 invasive Burmese pythons have been removed from the Everglades.

July 29, 2020
WATCH: Florida police take kangaroo into custody

WATCH: Florida police take kangaroo into custody

"Who caught a glimpse of #FLPD’s newest mate hoping through our community this morning?" the department tweeted.

July 16, 2020
Police dog demonstrates correct way, and the wrong way, to wear a face mask

Police dog demonstrates correct way, and the wrong way, to wear a face mask

After a few failed, and hilarious, attempts, K-9 Lucky finally gets it right.

July 15, 2020
Woman, 72, gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting close to take photos

Woman, 72, gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting close to take photos

The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.

June 30, 2020
'He was always there with us': Family recreates photo with dog from first grade to graduation

'He was always there with us': Family recreates photo with dog from first grade to graduation

The Bliss family in New Hampshire has shared many good times with their dog Ruger, who is now facing a terminal cancer diagnosis.

June 19, 2020
Health officials say pets can catch COVID-19 from humans, advise social distancing

Health officials say pets can catch COVID-19 from humans, advise social distancing

The FDA advises that you avoid dog parks and public places. They also said to keep your dogs on a leash and keep cats indoors. 

June 18, 2020
Three cownose stingray pups born at The Florida Aquarium

Three cownose stingray pups born at The Florida Aquarium

After an hour of labor, another cownose ray stingray was born inside The Florida Aquarium in Tampa.

June 10, 2020
2 spoonbill chicks hatch, thriving at Brevard Zoo

2 spoonbill chicks hatch, thriving at Brevard Zoo

Roseate spoonbills are typically found in wetlands throughout South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and the southeastern United States.

June 9, 2020
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