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Man rescues drowning pooch with bricks tied to its legs

By May Chow
Hector Beltran is a hero to River, an almost 2-year-old terrier mix. Earlier this week, Beltran says he and his neighbors' kids were at Uvas Creek near their Gilroy, California neighborhood fishing when they heard something in the wate

Retired soldier thrilled at reunion with bomb-sniffing dog

By DeAnn Smith, Alan Shope
The Facebook campaign was successful, and a retired hound is now enjoying a new home with an old friend.

EBRSO arrests man who tossed dog over CAAWS fence

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By Samantha Morgan
After a massive outpour from social media, an anonymous caller identified the man seen tossing a dog over the fence of a local animal rescue shelter.
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Biologists say cubs found in California mountains are product of inbreeding

By Angie Crouch
Wildlife experts say two mountain lion cubs recently born in California's Santa Monica Mountains are a product of inbreeding. The problem may be due to isolation caused by urban development.

Officer cleared after internal investigation into shooting death of family's dog

By Samantha Morgan
An internal investigation regarding the shooting death of a dog in Lake Charles during a police pursuit has concluded.
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Footage of a dog being tossed over shelter fence causes uproar on Facebook

By Samantha Morgan
Video footage showing a Baton Rouge man tossing a dog over the fence at a local shelter is circulating social media platforms. Many in Baton Rouge are outraged by the images and the shelter hopes the public will help identify the man.
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Northern fur seal found in Hawaii, thousands of miles away from natural habitat.

By Jim Mendoza
"At the base of the water's edge was this tiny little blob of black," Cara Ballard said.
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Cleaner waters are being credited with attracting the huge whales

By Michelle Valles
The majestic blue whale is the largest mammal that’s ever lived. Larger than the biggest dinosaur, the endangered species can measure up to 50 feet long - it’s tongue alone can weigh as much as an African elephant.
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Mother alligator builds and defends massive nest, despite missing a portion of her lower jaw

By Christina Lusby - Reporter
A wounded alligator is guarding her massive nest in Everglades City, Florida.
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Man repeatedly finds massive snakes in his backyard

By Pat Battle
Summer vacation has been anything but routine for a New York City social studies teacher who lives in northern New Jersey. 

Puppy tail amputation prompts animal cruelty investigation

By Bianca Cervantes - Online Media Producer
Animal Services is investigating a case involving a puppy whose tail required amputation due to severe infection. Investigators said the tail had been tightly wrapped with a rubber band with the intention of "cutting it off."
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Shreveport man arrested after neighbor finds stolen cockatoo on CraigsList

By Marquel Sennet
A Shreveport, Louisiana man was arrested for stealing his neighbor's cockatoo, which later showed up for sale on CraigsList.

Cat survives ride in car's engine

By Adam Christy
Leann Munro's pet cat Pebbles has gone on quite a ride these past two months. Pebbles somehow managed to lodge himself into the engine of Munro's car, taking the cat on a ride that nearly cost him his life.
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Officials: La. Tech mascot not missing, died from negligence

By WDSU, NBC News New Orleans
The mascot of Louisiana Tech -- reported missing earlier this week -- died after being left outside on a hot July day, officials said on Wednesday.
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Greyhound dog pulled from race track finds new calling as a therapy dog

By Christine Lee
A former greyhound race dog has found a new career as a therapy dog after he was diagnosed with lupus.