Watch: Girl walks alligator on leash through splash pad on hot day

Most alligators looking to cool off tend to take a dip in a pond or river, but a Pennsylvania alligator was recently treated to a trip to a splash pad on a hot summer day.

Dogs found living in deplorable conditions at Georgia animal rescue, deputies say

Investigators said more than 200 dogs were found on property belonging to Wendy Brewer and Dogs Rock Rescue. Brewer was booked into the Heard County jail on felony animal cruelty charges.

Two rare orange lobsters delivered to Tampa Bay area seafood market in same shipment

Whitney's Seafood Market in Hudson gets a shipment of lobsters delivered twice a week from Maine. But Monday's delivery came with a rare surprise: not one, but two orange-colored lobsters.

Pet of the Day: Chili
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An affectionate 5-year-old cat is looking for a new home. Chili is today's SPCA of Texas Pet of the Day.

Dallas Zoo staff caring for wide-eyed baby gibbon

There’s a new baby primate at the Dallas Zoo that’s either adorable or terrifying depending on how you look at it.

Minnesota man opens heart and home to 'misfit' dogs

Lary Schuette packs his home with fourteen dogs that all were chosen because they face some big challenges. Many are in wheelchairs with only two legs that work, others have no legs at all.

Abandoned dog discovered by mail carrier finds forever home

This week, Ruff Start Rescue has stepped in to help a young puppy find a new home with a family just outside the metro.

Dog of the Day: Chance
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A big, energetic hound dog is looking for a new home. Chance is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Dallas rapper Trapboy Freddy pleads not guilty to weapons charge in federal court

A Dallas rapper faced weapons charges in federal court one day after U.S. Marshals served a warrant, arrested him and seized a tiger cub from his home.

Dog of the Day: Molly
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An easy-going dog is looking for a new home. Molly is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.