Dog food recalled due to elevated levels of vitamin D

51,000 packages of Simply Nourish dog food have been recalled due to high levels of vitamin D that may cause serious health problems in dogs.

Point Defiance Zoo animals keeping cool during heat wave

As a second heat wave hits western Washington, keepers at Point Defiance Zoo and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park have found ways to keep the animals cool. 

Tips for Washington pet owners during heat wave

Keep an eye on your pets Saturday through Monday as they, too, will have to adjust to the PNW heatwave.

Adorable canine clerk mans convenience store in Ireland

Belle the Labrador flexed her customer service skills at a convenience store in Ireland, taking cash from customers.

China's migrating elephant herd may be finally heading home

The herd of elephants that made international headlines after wandering the populated streets of China may be finally heading home.

NOAA spots possible unidentified jellyfish

NOAA Ocean Exploration thinks it could have discovered a new species of jellyfish during a dive last month.

Dog excitedly rings bell after seeing bears in swimming pool

Daisy was eager to get outside and say hello to some unexpected visitors — a family of bears taking a dip in the backyard swimming pool.

Vet clinics forced to reduce hours and services due to worker shortages

Veterinary clinics have had to reduce hours and services across Washington due to the shortage of veterinarians and licensed technicians, and some have had to shut down completely. 

Louisiana family tries to coax 12-foot alligator off of busy highway

A group of Louisiana drivers spent hours trying to move a 12-foot alligator off a busy interstate with a paint-roller extension pole.

Fishermen rescue woman fending off aggressive coyote on Cape Cod beach

Just offshore, Captain William Kelley and fisherman Andrew DeCarton heard Marcy Sterlis crying “help me” and “he won’t leave me alone” as a coyote circled her.

‘Real life’ SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star spotted by NOAA diver

A sponge and a starfish resembling the beloved cartoon characters SpongeBob and Patrick caught the eye of NOAA during a recent live stream.

Mother deer comes running to crying newborn human baby

An Ohio mother recognized a familiar maternal instinct in a female deer that came running out of the woods to check on her crying human baby.