Colorado man bitten by pet Gila monster dead days later
Two Gila monsters and 26 spiders of different species were removed from the home after the rare bite, authorities said.
Compton pit bull breeder mauled to death by his own dogs identified
Dominic Cooper, 35, who may have been breeding pit bulls, was found mauled to death Friday morning in the backyard of his Compton home.
Florida K-9 deputy dies after being shot during Marion County shootout: 'He’s a part of us'
A Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) K-9 deputy has died after being shot by a suspect on February 17.
Video: Horse on I-95 captured after galloping alongside drivers in Philadelphia
Video captured the horse galloping alongside drivers on I-95 early Tuesday morning, hooves pounding on the pavement as its mane flowed freely in the wind.
70 coins pulled from white alligator's stomach in Nebraska
Last week, Thibodaux, a 36-year-old leucistic alligator at the Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, underwent a procedure to remove a stomach full of coins. Leucism is a condition that causes partial loss of all types of pigmentation.
Watch: Donkeys interrupt meteorologist’s report, stealing the spotlight
Ohio meteorologist Matt Willoughby's broadcast took an unexpected turn when a herd of donkeys wandered into the frame, leaving him momentarily stunned.
Piglet rescued after being 'tossed like a football' at Mardi Gras party in New Orleans
A piglet named Piglet was rescued from mistreatment at a Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans after being thrown around "like a football" by three men, as reported by the Humane Society of Louisiana on February 19.
Austin-area bats found incapacitated by bird repellent gel
Some Austin-area bats were found incapacitated by bird repellent gel last week. Now, the Austin Bat Refuge has an urgent warning to all who find bats.
Cock-fighting ring: Dozens of roosters seized in Caldwell County
An investigation into a cock-fighting ring in Caldwell County has resulted in the seizure of about 35 roosters.
Pregnant elk soar through Tennessee skies in state's first-of-its-kind population study
It's all part of a groundbreaking study that aims to understand the population dynamics of the species better.
Austin Pets Alive! opens first thrift store in Williamson County
Austin Pets Alive! is opening the doors to yet another thrift store. This one, however, will be the first to reach Williamson County.
Adopt Simu at WilCo Regional Animal Shelter!
Simu is a sweet boy who is ready for his forever home! He is available for adoption at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
Anti-aging drug for dogs in the works: Meet Boo, the 1st dog taking the pill
One of the hardest parts of being a dog owner is knowing how short their sweet lives can be. A new line of drugs in the works hopes to give them a little more time.
Dog rescued from house fire in southeast Austin: AFD
Austin firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire in southeast Austin on Friday night.
New walrus species named after teen who discovered 5 million-year-old fossil
Forrest Sheperd, who was 13 at the time, made the discovery while fossil hunting on the beaches near Santa Cruz in 2011.
Hawaiian cat lost during Maui wildfires reunited with family in Montana
After spending 100 days in the fire zone, the Maui Humane Society's Fire Task Force and trapping team were able to catch Mahina safely.
Austin Pets Alive! introduces Chata
Chata is a house-trained young dog who gets along with dogs, cats, and young children and she's looking for a good home. Steve Garcia has more on Chata and on a grand opening this weekend.
Foster cat, pregnant dog fall in love on Valentine's Day: APA!
Austin Pets Alive! shared an unlikely love story that proves even a cat and dog can be in love this Valentine’s Day.
VIDEO: Mesmerizing Florida manatee does twirls for diver
A Florida manatee put on a beautiful show for a lucky diver who caught the whole interaction on video.
Nine puppies killed in house fire as crews work to determine cause
A house fire in Utah resulted in the tragic loss of nine puppies. The fire broke out on Monday evening in a two-story duplex, with firefighters managing to control the flames from the basement.