'This is a miracle': Family's cat missing after Surfside condo collapse found alive 2 weeks later

A Florida family struggling in the aftermath of the Surfside condo collapse has been given a glimmer of hope in the midst of tragedy: their beloved cat, missing since the night of the disaster, has been found alive.

Dallas Zoo giraffe calf born on July 4 makes public debut

The yet to be named giraffe calf took her first steps into the Giants of the Savanna habitat Thursday morning.

Dogs euthanized after attacking, killing Phoenix woman; owner arrested

Phoenix Police say they have arrested a man in connection with a dog attack that killed a 77-year-old woman during the morning hours of July 6. The dogs have been euthanized by animal control.

‘Super sweet’ 12-foot python escapes zoo in Louisiana mall, search continues

Zookeepers and local entities are still searching for a 12-foot Burmese python that escaped a Baton Rouge zoo inside the Mall of Louisiana Tuesday morning.

SC man captures video of law-abiding alligator using crosswalk

A bicyclist in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina captured video of a law-abiding alligator using the crosswalk to cross the street.

San Antonio Zoo surprises terminally ill Austin resident with flamingo

Austin resident Peggy Garrison is an avid flamingo fan and battling cancer, so San Antonio Zoo decided to surprise her with a visit from a flamingo.

China’s migrating elephants spotted once more on the move

The herd of wild elephants left their wildlife preserve more than a year ago and has traveled more than 300 miles since then, raiding farms and strolling village streets along the way. And it’s still unclear where they’re headed.

Dallas shelter offering free dog and cat adoptions for July 4

The Dallas Animal Shelter is at capacity and said it usually takes in even more animals this time of year because many pets run off when they are spooked by fireworks.

Rescue attempt leaves cat and owner stuck in tree

A cat owner found himself also stuck in a tree with his cat after he tried to rescue it.