Firefighters rescue dog that jumped 34 feet from tower at Connecticut state park

Dozens of firefighters helped rescue a dog that jumped 34 feet from a tower at Mount Tom State Park in Connecticut and was unable to walk out of the woods with his owner.

Tearjerking video: Utah couple reunites with lost dog after days-long search

“Yesterday was the best day of our lives," owner Cienna Macfarlane shared. “After four excruciatingly painful days, we got our baby boy back!

Schaumburg Corporate Center unveils Chicago area's first private dog park

The Schaumburg Corporate Center has debuted its own private dog park, becoming the first office complex in the Chicago area to offer such a facility.

Evanston to build new animal shelter with support from Cook County grant

The city of Evanston is building a new state-of-the-art animal shelter that aims to address the growing needs of the community and its animals.

‘Terrified’ cat rescued from boat after owner’s death

The owner of the boat had been deceased for over a week, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

Tempel Lipizzans celebrate 65 years in the Chicago area

The tradition is on full display at Tempel Farms in Old Mill Creek, Illinois, about forty-five minutes north of Chicago. The "dancing" horses are a breed that is 450 years old.

Belmont Stakes: Arcangelo crosses finish line first, making Jena Antonucci first female trainer to win race

After the horse crossed the finish line, Antonucci doubled over and rested her arm and her head on the back of a chair. She kissed the horse on the nose when it returned to the area in front of the winner’s circle.

Lion cub with health conditions makes outdoor debut at Lincoln Park Zoo

A cub at Lincoln Park Zoo who has been experiencing health conditions since birth will be visible outdoors along with the rest of the pride starting Thursday. 

Watch: Large bison herd escorts calves across road in Yellowstone

The reddish-brown calves are born in late April and May and can keep up with the herd 2 to 3 hours after birth, according to the National Park Service.

Watch: Deer jumps into pool after wreaking havoc inside New Jersey home

Despite the bloody scene left behind by the deer, animal control officials said it was not seriously injured and the deer was shortly released back into the wild.