Overcrowding at animal shelters becomes serious issues across metro Atlanta
Animal shelters across metro Atlanta are hitting capacity, or they are over capacity. In some cases they have been at these limits for months. Local rescues are in the same situation.
Pet of the day from PAWS Atlanta
Firestone loves to pose for the camera. He's playful yet mellow and loves both adventures and taking a cozy nap.
Recent dog flu outbreaks force shelters to pause adoptions
Dog flu cases are on the rise in several U.S. states.
Man sentenced for holding family at gunpoint to steal 5 French bulldog puppies
Christopher Lamont Stimpson posed as a customer in order to gain access to the puppies, which were worth more than $23,000.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
Saxon is 1-year-old and is ready to be a loyal pup in his forever home. He is kind and likes walking on his leash.
Mountain lion drags dog from Sonoma County home: Video
A mountain lion was euthanized last weekend after terrorizing a Sonoma County home. The lion dragged the dog outside, then returned a day later and killed two goats, the homeowner said.
Dog accidentally sent through airport x-ray machine, TSA says
"When traveling with any animal, notify your airline & know their rules," the TSA warns.
Dog found dead in Decatur house fire
While firefighters were considering the damage done to the single-story home, they found the deceased canine.
Rabies: What is it, how it’s transmitted, and do you need a vaccine
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Pet of the Day from Best Friends Animal Society
Pippa is independent, loves meeting new people, and enjoys play time.
"We saved Bambi", Duluth police rescue baby deer stuck in fence
In the video, you can see the animal was frightened and frantically trying to shake itself loose.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
Finnian loves a good adventure, people, and even other cats. He has a brother named Sloan, and they need to be adopted together.
'He was crying and pleading:' Woman says her dog was electrocuted at Holiday Magic at The Fair
A Washington woman says her newly adopted rescue dog was electrocuted to death at Holiday Magic at the Fair on Friday.
Mom fights off raccoon attacking young daughter waiting for school bus
The whole thing was captured on her home surveillance video — including when she grabbed the raccoon by the scruff and flung it across the yard.
Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthday, oldest living land animal
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
Watch: Heroic mom saves young daughter from rabid raccoon attack
Video shows the little girl repeatedly trying to kick the raccoon off her leg before her mom steps in.
Deer spotted running around Oregon neighborhood with Christmas lights
Linda Reed, a resident in the area, shared a video of the animal walking through her yard.
'Reckless driver' turns out to be dog behind wheel of Texas parking lot crash
“He apparently got a little antsy and bounced around the cab setting this truck in motion,” officials shared.
Watch: Minnesota bull moose captured on trail cameras
Researchers say moose are not common in the area, but over the past few years they've captured "quite a few bulls on camera."
Metro Atlanta sheepdog recovering after coyote attack
Casper was protecting his farm's flock from a pack of coyotes. He disappeared for two days before returning to the farm in rough shape.