30 dogs, cats found dead in animal rescue CEO's home

Investigators said on May 22, they responded to a welfare check at her home in Columbia after a caller stated there was a “smell of death” emitting from her residence.

2 extremely rare leopard cubs born at Saint Louis Zoo

The Amur leopard is considered one of the rarest and most endangered cats in the world, the zoo said when announcing the female cubs.

Police: Woman left 4 dogs to die in hot car while she ate lunch at Florida restaurant

Police said the woman left her four dogs to die in a hot car with no air conditioning and the windows rolled up while she went to eat lunch. When she returned an hour later, investigators said the 4-year-old Goldendoodle, 2-year-old Boxer, and two 12-week-old Goldendoodle puppies were all dead.

Kitten improving after being saved from dumpster fire in Nevada

The six-week-old kitten was brought into Pet Health Hospital in Las Vegas several weeks ago after surviving the fire. The animal suffered severe burns on her ears and paws.

Texas fishermen reel in rare black alligator gar: 'Wild experience'

Two fishermen in Texas were shocked when they reeled in a rare, black alligator gar last week. They snapped some pics and then let the 5-foot-long fish go free.

Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer

“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.

Wisconsin dog tied to hydrant adopted on 1st day available

The Wisconsin Humane Society announced that Baby Girl – the dog found tied to a Green Bay fire hydrant – has found a new home.

Watch: Man saves drowning antelope after elephant alerts zoo staff

A dramatic rescue played out at a zoo in Guatemala City after an antelope fell into a pool of water and began to struggle – and it was all thanks to a vigilant elephant named 'Trompita.'

2 sperm whales die within one week in Florida Keys

A sperm whale calf died after beaching itself in the northern Florida Keys last week. Six days later, an emaciated adult whale was found beached near Key West. A necropsy determined the calf likely died after becoming separated from its mother.

Southlake officers remove snake found in woman’s shoe

Police officers helped a woman in Southlake after she found a snake hanging out inside one of her shoes in her closet over the weekend. The small creature may or may not have been venomous, depending on who you ask.

'One-in-a-million' yellow cardinal spotted in Florida

Experts say while there are millions of red cardinals, there are only 10-15 yellow cardinals in North America.

Dallas officials address aggressive coyote concerns after toddler's attack

People inside the meeting were ticked off. They believe the city hasn’t been proactive to multiple reports of aggressive or abnormal coyote behavior. Now, the city is opening up about its plan following the coyote attack.