Dog left in scorching heat for over 8 hours dies as Chester animal control officer role remains vacant

A Husky in Delaware County was found dead in dangerously high temperatures Monday afternoon after its owner says he left the dog outside for more than eight hours. An animal rescue advocate in the area wonders if someone responded faster, maybe the dog would still be alive. Here are the details.

The Great Escape: Camels break loose at Ohio amusement park

An Ohio amusement park had to figure out how to corral two camels that broke out of their enclosure at the park’s petting zoo.

Lawsuit against new luxury airline for dogs dismissed

A lawsuit involving a new luxury airline designed for dogs has been settled just days after the company’s inaugural flight.

Loyal dog saves camper's life after running miles for help: 'No words'

A loyal canine recently saved its owner's life after running for miles to guide others to the scene of a horrific car crash in Oregon.

Officials say cat brought to Voorhees animal shelter is rabid

The Camden County Health Department announced Tuesday that a stray cat brought to a Voorhees animal shelter last month is rabid.

$10 adoptions: ACCT Philly asks for urgent help as shelter hits max capacity

More than 250 dogs and cats are in desperate need of a forever home as ACCT Philly says it is facing the “harsh reality" of maximum capacity.

Watch: Runaway bull flips woman, injures 3 at Oregon rodeo

The bull jumped a fence during a performance, flipping over a woman, and continued through a concession area and into a parking lot before being caught.

Screaming hairy armadillo pups welcomed at New Orleans zoo

As the name suggests, screaming hairy armadillos have hair covering part of their bodies and they let out a “loud-pitched squeal” if they feel threatened.

Students, parents rally to save beloved Shelly the Tortoise

Shelly has been a beloved member of the Scenic Hills Elementary community for more than 25 years and now the Springfield School District says the tortoise is retiring and the ecology center where it lives is closing.

Origin of modern horses linked to 4,200-year-old lineage, researchers find

Scientists have traced the ancestry of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago, featuring a genetic mutation that made them easier to ride, and quickly became dominant across Eurasia, indicating rapid domestication and spread by humans.

What to do if a flying Joro spider bites you

These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.

VIDEO: Giraffe tosses toddler at Texas wildlife park

A toddler trying to feed a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose was lifted in the air by the animal.