Firefighters rescue dog that jumped 34 feet from tower at Connecticut state park

Dozens of firefighters helped rescue a dog that jumped 34 feet from a tower at Mount Tom State Park in Connecticut and was unable to walk out of the woods with his owner.

Tearjerking video: Utah couple reunites with lost dog after days-long search

“Yesterday was the best day of our lives," owner Cienna Macfarlane shared. “After four excruciatingly painful days, we got our baby boy back!

‘Terrified’ cat rescued from boat after owner’s death

The owner of the boat had been deceased for over a week, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

Belmont Stakes: Arcangelo crosses finish line first, making Jena Antonucci first female trainer to win race

After the horse crossed the finish line, Antonucci doubled over and rested her arm and her head on the back of a chair. She kissed the horse on the nose when it returned to the area in front of the winner’s circle.

Scammers target families missing their pets in Everett

The Everett Animal Shelter is warning pet owners of a new scam that targets families who are looking for their missing four-legged friends.

Voters officially name newborn baby gorilla in National Smithsonian Zoo contest

The votes have been tallied, and the newborn baby gorilla at The National Smithsonian Zoo has officially been dubbed Zahra, the zoo announced via their Twitter Friday.  

Thurston County Sheriff hopes to address animal abuse and control with new job proposal

Following multiple reports of animal cruelty, involving hundreds of dogs, cats and livestock, one sheriff in the South Sound has an idea to increase control and address issues of abuse.

How to protect your pet when wildfire smoke creates poor air quality

Microscopic particles from wildfire smoke can cause serious health problems for animals, sometimes causing more harm than in humans, experts say.

Watch: Chimp 'infatuated' with newborn at zoo builds nest for 'pretend baby'

"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket."

DOH: National salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, 13 sickened in WA

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is warning the public about a salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry. Officials say 13 people in Washington have been sickened.

Watch: Family dog scares off black bear from New York home

A black bear wandered into a home in upstate New York, and a security camera captured Harper the dog bravely rushing toward the animal, scaring it away.