Amazing rescue: Dog ran away in August wildfire, rescued in feet of snow

Russ escaped while his owner was being evacuated from Tahoe during a deadly wildfire and was found just weeks ago in the mountain snow.

Hernando deputies search for person who cinched zip-tie around dog's neck

Disturbing photos show the moments before and after Hernando County Animal Services removed a large white zip tie found tightly fastened around a dog's neck. Animal services found him after multiple Brooksville residents called to report what they saw. 

Controversy surrounds domesticated coyote living caged outside in Cook County

"Just because current laws are in place condoning this, things need to be changed. This is unacceptable. Absolutely heartbreaking," said a Northbrook resident.

Betty White Challenge: How to donate to animal shelters, organizations in her honor on Jan. 17

The Betty White Challenge is enlisting fans to honor the late actress on Jan. 17 — what would have been her 100th birthday — by donating to an animal shelter or rescue mission in her name.

Illinois woman desperate to find prize-winning boxer stolen in South St. Paul

An Illinois woman is offering a $5,000 cash reward to find her prize-winning boxer. Jasper was in the back of her van when it was stolen Saturday morning outside a South St. Paul hotel.

Police find live deer in trunk during traffic stop in Pennsylvania

The driver, who was suspected of driving drunk, told police they had hit the deer and put the animal in the hatchback area, not realizing it was still alive.

20 Yellowstone wolves killed by hunters after roaming from park

Hunters shot and killed a record number of Yellowstone National Park's renowned gray wolves that had roamed from the park in recent months.

Willowbrook Wildlife Center treating bald eagles for injuries, medical issues

It’s difficult to see a symbol of America sedated and looking lifeless. But that's what our crew saw Thursday at Willowbrook Wildlife Center. 

PAWS Chicago finds box of abandoned kittens outside shelter

On the side of the box, someone had written that the kittens were about a month old and their mother died on Sunday, and also that the kittens were hungry and dehydrated.

Pope criticizes couples who adopt pets instead of children: 'a form of selfishness'

Pope Francis on Wednesday branded couples who adopt pets instead of children as "selfish" as part of a call to resolve the "demographic winter" that the West faces.

Florida deputies: Tiger shot, killed following attack after man entered 'unauthorized area' near enclosure

A man who was part of a cleaning crew at the Naples Zoo entered an unauthorized area near a tiger's enclosure and was attacked, officials say. When deputies arrived, they were forced to shoot the animal, which later passed away.

1 eaglet hatches, 1 more expected soon in southwest Florida

One baby eagle has hatched in southwest Florida, and one more is expected soon -- and anyone can get a live look from home.

Reward offered for dog missing out of Chicago's South Side

A reward is being offered for a dog who was reported missing out of the South Side of Chicago last week.