Ex-police dog's serious reaction to word 'cocaine' rocks TikTok

A former police dog in Australia has rocked TikTok with the reminder that law enforcement is never off duty after the pup’s concerned reaction to hearing the word "cocaine" went viral.

Eagle guarding nest spotted in Busse Woods in suburban Elk Grove Village

The Cook County Forest Preserve said that this eagle is probably one half of the pair that has been nesting in Busse Woods (near Chicago) for the past six years.

Mesquite K9 officer killed while chasing armed robbery suspects

K9 Kozmo was released to help track the suspects. Officers eventually located the suspects but could not find Kozmo.

Piping plovers Monty and Rose return – again – to Montrose Beach

For the third straight year, two endangered piping plovers reunited at Montrose Beach to a crowd of bird enthusiasts, armed with cameras.

Hundreds of families with pets get free food, treats, collars and leashes in Waukegan

“Many families are suffering from job loss, and with COVID-19 still around, people are struggling to feed their families and pets. We want to help families feed their fur babies too," said Pastor Julie Contreras.

Dog ‘wins’ high school relay race after interrupting track meet, outrunning athletes

Gracie Laney thought the eruption of cheers was for her as she was about to win a high school relay race, but it may have been for her competitor: a dog on the loose.

Seagull hitches ride on sunfish off California coast

Whale watchers caught video of a seagull hitching a ride on a sunbathing sunfish off the coast of California.

Free pet food, supplies available Friday at Pilsen pop-up

A pop-up pet food pantry will be held Friday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood, courtesy of Chicago Animal Care and Control.

Part human, part monkey: Scientists engineer hybrid embryo in effort to grow organs

An international team of scientists said they created human-monkey embryos, or chimeras, to see if they could grow organs for people who need transplants.

Man bitten by rattlesnake after attempting to pick it up with BBQ tongs

The man tried to pick up the poisonous snake with barbecue tongs and was bit on his left hand near this thumb, according to Riverside County Animal Services.

Dog rescues another dog from drowning in pool

It took the larger dog about 34 minutes to pull the smaller dog from the pool.

Reward offered for information in case of 26 abandoned puppies, dogs

The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County is offering a $4,500 reward for any information leading to an arrest and conviction into an animal abuse investigation.

Disabled man's dog shot and killed by Detroit Police

Detroit Police said an officer shot and killed a disabled man's dog as the officer was chasing a suspect.