Florida puppy born with green fur: Meet 'Shamrock'
In Pensacola, Florida, a golden retriever puppy named "Shamrock" made headlines for being born with a green coat of fur.
Hospital urges snakebite victims to refrain from bringing in serpents
An Australian hospital urged snakebite victims to stop trying to catch the slithery culprits when seeking medical attention after one patient came in carrying a serpent in a loosely locked box.
Flame-throwing robotic dog unleashed for sale in US
The contraption, equipped with the ARC Flamethrower, can emit fire streams up to 30 feet with the push of a button.
Beloved ostrich at Topeka Zoo dies after swallowing staff member's keys
A beloved ostrich named Karen at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas died after swallowing a staff member's keys.
'Preserve the animals': Volunteer Bird Stewards help educate beach goers
When Megan Page and Reginaldo Barosa walk on Redington Beach, they keep their eyes peeled. You might find them patrolling the local shores when they volunteer as Bird Stewards with Audubon Florida.
PHOTOS: Manatee called 'Flapjack' rescued in St. Petersburg, taken to SeaWorld
A thin manatee that was entrapped in a retention pond system in St. Pete was rescued for a second time, according to the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.
One of oldest known manatees, Juliet, dies at ZooTampa
According to ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Juliet was one of the oldest known manatees before she died.
Kansas zoo announces 5 of their elephants are pregnant: ‘We are extremely excited for 2025’
A Kansas zoo announced that it’s not expecting one, not three, but five elephant calves in 2025.
Pinellas County leaders weighing new regulations for pet stores
Joy Smoak and Kristen Rodricks bought their puppies on the same day from a pet store in Pinellas County two years apart. In less than 24 hours, both of their new puppies were very sick.
5 dead cats, 28 total animals seized from Lakeland home, woman arrested
Five dead cats were found and 28 total animals were extracted from a Lakeland home, leading to the arrest of a 66-year-old woman.
See it: 'Grumpy' cat shows little gratitude after rescue from tight squeeze
If there were a visual representation of gratitude, it certainly wouldn't resemble this rescued kitty cat.
Tampa Bay Rays surprise fan on Dog Day at the Trop after TikTok got team's attention
One dog owner in St. Pete got a surprise she never expected from the Tampa Bay Rays.
BARK Air launches luxury airline for dogs
BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.
Dog's life saved thanks to Tampa non-profit
A Tampa nonprofit helped pay for emergency surgery for a Polk County dog, whose bladder was filled to the brim with bladder stones.
Pelicans, dolphin compete for fish in Florida
An amazing scene unfolded in Florida as a group of pelicans and a dolphin competed to catch a fish in the crystal-clear waters of Honeymoon Island.
Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
Large grasshoppers hatching, growing on Florida's Gulf Coast. Here's how you can protect your plants
Just a few of them can wreak havoc on your plants.
Manatee County animal shelter in need of donations after taking in dogs from third hoarding case
A Manatee County animal shelter is seeking donations from the 24-hour Giving Challenge after its third dog hoarding intake this year.
K-9 officer stabbed in line of duty, recovering at animal hospital
A K-9 officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was stabbed during duty while responding to a report of a suicidal individual armed with a knife on March 29.
French bulldog stolen along Pinellas County street, owner hopes to find pet
A French bulldog owner in St. Petersburg is hoping the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and the community will help her find her dog, which she said was stolen on Thursday.