All About Animals

Man reaches into burning fire pit to save pet

A selfless act over the Thanksgiving holiday has a Bakersfield, California man and his dog healing from painful burns.

Does a Vermont man's game trail photo show a real Sasquatch?

Is Bigfoot on the prowl in Vermont? One Hubbardton man thinks so, and he says he has the photo to prove it. Frank Siecienski installed a game trail camera to find out what had been eating apples off his trees.

Endangered Black Bear found dead in Avoyelles Parish, authorities seeking suspect

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) officials are seeking leads for an illegally killed black bear that was found in the Avoyelles Parish.

Horse trots alone in downtown Natchez after vehicle collided with carriage

The driver of a horse-drawn carriage in downtown Natchez has minor injuries after a vehicle collided with the carriage, setting the horse named Mack loose on Natchez's streets.

Owl rescued after getting trapped in chimney

Like she does most afternoons, Lola Romero was lost in a good book Saturday until she was startled by a loud noise.

Bear attacks elderly couple in British Columbia

An elderly couple survived a bear attack in rural British Columbia, and authorities are hunting for the animal.

Oklahoma family searching for runaway roo

Somewhere out there, shielded by the thick, wind-whipped brush, is Shayla Menhusen's missing pet.

Neighbors say police went too far in confrontation with loose dog

Residents of a Commerce City, Colorado neighborhood say police went too far when they shot a dog on Saturday. The moments before the dog was shot to death were recorded by a neighbor on a cell phone.

$11,000 reward: Several cats shot to death at close range in Ethel

An $11,000 reward is being offered for information leading the arrest of the person(s) responsible for shooting several cats earlier this month in the Ethel area.

Teen arrested for carjacking woman’s vehicle with her dog still inside

An LSU alumnus now living in New Orleans was reunited with her dog last week after a carjacker accidentally took the pooch.

Idaho police make arrest in zoo monkey's death

Police in Boise, Idaho, said late Monday that they have made an arrest in connection with a break-in at a local zoo and the death of a patas monkey there.

Authorities search for dolphin mutilator

There is growing concern across the Gulf of Mexico that someone is shooting and mutilating dolphins. Authorities said at least six dolphins have washed ashore in the past 11 months.

Zoo of Acadiana has a new resident

The Zoo of Acadiana has a new resident thanks to funds raised at multiple events.

Arthritic komodo dragon is walking again thanks to custom prosthetic

An aging Komodo Dragon is back on his feet after receiving a new prosthetic to help relieve his arthritis.

Deer attacks two men, then takes man's cigarettes

Joseph Rose and Cole Kellis were leaving their home in Whitehouse on Friday morning when they noticed a deer in their front yard.