Gainesville firefighters rescue dog trapped under rubble in Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian

A dog that was trapped underneath debris in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian devastated the island nation has been rescued thanks to a group of Florida firefighters. 

Dog mimics 'old school' siren at nearby fire station

A dog that lives near a New York fire station learned to mimic the "old school" alarm used by firefighters.

32 starving Great Danes, some 'near death,' rescued from Virginia home

Two people have been arrested on felony animal cruelty charges after authorities said 32 dogs were found in a Virginia home starving and some were near death.

Como Zoo celebrates birth of baby giraffe

The Como Zoo is celebrating its latest addition to the zoo family, according to a press release.

One third of pet owners prefer furry friends over their own kids, survey finds

There's no doubt that most pet owners adore their furry family members. In fact, some even consider them their children....but that could be bad news for their own flesh and blood.

Photographer captures moment 'curious' squirrel stops to smell a flower

A photographer in Vienna, Austria captured the moment a small ground squirrel stopped to smell the flowers — in order, evidently, to find out which one would taste the best.

Mystery illness kills dozens of dogs

Norwegian authorities haven't been able to detect the cause behind an unexplained disease that is estimated to have killed dozens of dogs in the country in recent days, officials said Saturday.   

Hurricane Dorian: Woman in Bahamas houses nearly 100 dogs to protect them from storm

A woman in Nassau, Bahamas, opened her home to nearly 100 dogs to protect them from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian, which struck the region as a Category 5 hurricane.

Bunny survives after being found in river with rope and anchor tied around its neck

Police said that a juvenile will face animal cruelty charges after a rabbit was rescued from a river with a rope tied around her neck and a 5-pound weight attached to it on Sunday.

Dog owners would rather kiss a dog than their human partner, survey suggests

An organic dog food brand has confirmed what furries have seemingly known all along: People are more than willing to show affection toward cuddly, canine-looking friends.

Inmates will be dog-cuddlers on the 4th during fireworks

On the Fourth of July, as the night sky lights up, lots of dogs run and hide. This year, dogs in the shelter at the Brevard County Sheriff's Office will get some special "TLC" from inmates.

FDA names 16 brands of dog food possibly linked to canine heart disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning dog owners that certain dog food brands may be associated with a heightened risk of heart failure in dogs.