Thanksgiving 2021: Tips for a safe holiday for your pet

From holiday food to traveling the country, the American Veterinary Medical Association has some tips to keep your furry friends happy and safe during Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

Bald eagle swoops in to steal Florida man's shark

Every angler has a story to tell about their catch. But an amazing encounter with a bald eagle in Dunedin has one 'Utah man' now calling himself a 'Florida man' -- and it comes with an important lesson for anyone casting a line.

Orphaned, malnourished baby pumas find new home at Memphis Zoo

Memphis zoo officials said a female puma gave birth to four kittens in Washington but abandoned her young shortly after.

Winter the dolphin dies, leaving legacy of perseverance and inspiration

Winter the dolphin has passed away at the age of 16, after years of inspiring others who have prosthetic limbs like her. Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials say she'd been battling a gastrointestinal infection.

Dallas Zoo rules out common disease, COVID-19 vaccine as cause of giraffe deaths

The Dallas Zoo has eliminated a few options while trying to determine what caused the deaths of two adult giraffes last month. Both had liver damage, suggesting they were exposed to a toxin.

Fort Worth Zoo welcomes new baby elephant to the herd

The Fort Worth zoo has been hiding a very sweet secret: A baby elephant was born at the zoo three weeks ago.

Dallas Zoo says two recent giraffe deaths likely connected to toxin

Two of the three recent giraffe deaths at the Dallas Zoo may have been connected to a toxin that the animals were somehow exposed to, zoo officials said.

Dog scurries through animal shelter in spider Halloween costume

The Nebraska Humane Society posted a video of a dog running through the facility on Thursday dressed as a spider — along with tips to keep your pets safe this weekend.

Dallas Zoo reports 3rd giraffe death this month

The Dallas Zoo is investigating the death of another one of its giraffes after it died and had similar symptoms as 19-year-old Auggie, who passed away last week.

Ohio officers hold funeral procession for police dog after sudden death

“It is with great sadness that K9 Brutus, who served the Sheriff’s Office from 2011-2018, was laid to rest today due to sudden health issues,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook.

PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'

PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”

Mansfield city employees rescue puppy stuck in PVC pipe

An abandoned puppy with a PVC pipe stuck around its neck was rescued, thanks to dedicated city staff in Mansfield. A quick-thinking manager and vet tech called nearby parks and rec employees to help cut the pipe away while the pup was sedated. The operation went off without a hitch.

Dallas Zoo mourning 19-year-old giraffe's death

The Dallas Zoo is mourning a second giraffe's death this month. The zoo's oldest giraffe had age-related health issues that led to liver failure.

Tiger rescued during Texas winter storm celebrates her first birthday

Elsa celebrated her first birthday with extra treats and enrichment activities, including a piñata filled with a variety of scents and foods to stimulate her.