WCRAS invites public to foster dogs for 'Spring Fling' weekend
Families can foster a medium-to-large adult dog for the weekend and then decide to either bring the animal back or make them a permanent member of the family.
'Like we did as kids': Horse makes snow angels with her owner in New Hampshire
Sandy Hodskins took time from shoveling Wednesday to enjoy the snow with her horse, West Wind.
Pet of the Week: Brennon from Austin Animal Center
Brennon is about 2 years old. He's gentle, calm, and house trained so he would do well in any home.
Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen
When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.
National Park Service says 'never push a slower friend down’ if bear attacks
Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.
Watch: Officer helps raccoon whose head gets stuck in jar
It happened during the officer's “midnight shift” in Oak Grove, Missouri, recently.
Flamingos form cliques within their flocks, new study finds
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
Connecticut woman's dogs shot, beheaded, skinned
Erin Caviola says her two 10-year-old German Shepherds, Cimo and Lieben, were shot, beheaded, and killed by a hunter from Putnam County.
Deputy finds elderly dog nearly frozen to death, returns pet to owner
Authorities in Maine said the 14-year-old dog had tried to climb out of ditch but stopped when her paw got too cold.
'He went running back into the house': Family's dog saves 1-year-old during fire
"Everything is gone that's really all I can say," said Janet Kelley. "We've been in our van piled up just living in there." They do still have each other though - thanks to their dog Blue.
Elephants in US zoos face uncertain future without breeding
Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.
Dog's rescue from an unused well serves as a safety reminder
The Minnesota Department of Health is using the incident to remind the public to seal up all unused well.
Cats of the Weekend: Manchester and Flow Water at Austin Pets Alive
Manchester and Flow Water are two special kitties now available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive. Manchester is a senior kitty with a little bit of anxiety, but she loves all the pets, chin scratches and love you can give her. Flow Water is four years old and has a bit of wheeze from a malformed esophagus, but is super sweet and loving as well.
St. Louis Zoo bear escapes from enclosure for second time in a month
This was Ben the bear's second escape this month.
Watch: Bald eagles, 'branch managers' work together to build nest
Team work makes the dream work during bald eagle nesting season.
Dog of the Weekend: Rue at Austin Pets Alive!
Sweet little Rue is looking for a place to call home. This five-year-old mix is fully house-trained and great on a leash. While she would prefer to be the only dog in the home, she has lived with cats and kids as young as babies and loves all people. She is available for foster or adoption at Austin Pets Alive!
Watch: Lion, tiger react to snow in California
Bitterly cold temperatures in California have dropped snow levels as low as 1,000 to 1,500 feet.
Pet of the Week: Ruby from PAWS
Ruby is a 3-month-old mixed breed. She has lots of puppy energy and gets along with everyone, including cats and dogs.
Freezing dog found tied to tree outside shelter during snowstorm
"Leaving them tied up with no shelter or water is a crime," officials said.
Video shows dogs being rescued from alleged training facility for dog fighting
Floyd County Police rescued more than a dozen dogs they say were being conditioned and trained to fight. The animals were discovered on a property on Weathington Road.