South Carolina dog rescued from tight spot — a dryer vent

Spike, an otherwise happy hound from South Carolina, found himself in a tight spot after the dog became stuck in his owner's dryer vent.

Unexpected guest drops in on podcast, upstaging discussion

"It’s only a carpet python," the Australian guest coolly said before continuing with his talk. "He’s the rodent control officer."

Dog of the Day: Phoenix
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A playful 1-year-old dog who loves people is looking for a new home. Phoenix is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Watch: 6 African painted dog pups born at Oklahoma City Zoo

The African painted dog is an endangered species and the OKC Zoo has been caring for the species since 1972.

Video: Sneezes from Christmas tree lead woman to hidden possum

A Texas woman who heard sneezes coming from inside her artificial Christmas tree found an unwanted guest when she investigated.

Dog of the Day: Pumpernickel
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An energetic 2-year-old dog is looking for a new home. Pumpernickel is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Mole with super hearing thought to be extinct found on South African beach

Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.

Penguin parents sleep for just a few seconds at a time to guard newborns, study shows

It’s a challenge for all new parents: Getting enough sleep while keeping a close eye on their newborns. For some penguins, it means thousands of mini-catnaps a day, researchers discovered.

Video: 'Spunky' husky rescued from storm drain

“Sebastian, had always wanted to meet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but instead, found himself face to face with a couple of Animal Control Officers!"

Dog of the Day: Ms. Puff
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A 7-year-old dog who enjoys playtime is looking for a new home. Ms. Puff is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Watch: 'Rudolph' leads police on chase through NJ elementary school

Bodycam footage shows the deer running through hallways and wreaking havoc inside a classroom. Local police said it was "last seen headed North."

Family calls for Amazon to make changes after delivery driver picks up dog

The Georgia family was told an Amazon driver had picked the pup up and took her 70 miles away to a Lawrenceville warehouse. They've now learned it wasn't the first time something like this had happened.

Troopers rescue 'severely neglected' dogs from abandoned, stolen U-Haul

Troopers in Oregon spent their Thanksgiving rescuing 25 severely neglected dogs, including 15 found in a stolen U-Haul that had been abandoned for days.

TSA releases 2024 canine calendar: Download it for free

The TSA 2024 Canine Calendar is an annual tradition that honors the agency’s more than 1,000 explosive detection canines working across the United States.

Pet of the Day: Vaca
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If you are looking for a pet like Vaca you can call the SPCA of Texas at 214-742-7722 or go to spca.org.

Dog of the Day: Kiki
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A 4-year-old dog who loves treats and is looking for a fresh start needs a new home. Kiki is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.