70 coins pulled from white alligator's stomach in Nebraska

Last week, Thibodaux, a 36-year-old leucistic alligator at the Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, underwent a procedure to remove a stomach full of coins. Leucism is a condition that causes partial loss of all types of pigmentation.

Watch: Donkeys interrupt meteorologist’s report, stealing the spotlight

Ohio meteorologist Matt Willoughby's broadcast took an unexpected turn when a herd of donkeys wandered into the frame, leaving him momentarily stunned.

Piglet rescued after being 'tossed like a football' at Mardi Gras party in New Orleans

A piglet named Piglet was rescued from mistreatment at a Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans after being thrown around "like a football" by three men, as reported by the Humane Society of Louisiana on February 19.

Dozens of animals rescued from cockfighting ring held in Bucks County garage

Police and animal welfare workers in Bucks County rescued dozens of animals from a large cockfighting ring that was being held in a two-car garage. 

Anti-aging drug for dogs in the works: Meet Boo, the 1st dog taking the pill

One of the hardest parts of being a dog owner is knowing how short their sweet lives can be. A new line of drugs in the works hopes to give them a little more time.

Hawaiian cat lost during Maui wildfires reunited with family in Montana

After spending 100 days in the fire zone, the Maui Humane Society's Fire Task Force and trapping team were able to catch Mahina safely.

VIDEO: Mesmerizing Florida manatee does twirls for diver

A Florida manatee put on a beautiful show for a lucky diver who caught the whole interaction on video. 

Nine puppies killed in house fire as crews work to determine cause

A house fire in Utah resulted in the tragic loss of nine puppies. The fire broke out on Monday evening in a two-story duplex, with firefighters managing to control the flames from the basement.

Dog who stayed in shelter longer than any other pup adopted in sweet Super Bowl Sunday story

Watch out Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, you aren't the only two who celebrated Super Bowl Sunday with love! Meet Chief. A dog who had been at the Burlington County Animal Shelter longer than any other dog there, found his true love just in time for Valentines Day.

Ingo the flamingo, famous Berlin zoo resident, dies age 75 – and maybe older

The Berlin Zoo is mourning Ingo the flamingo, its oldest resident, who died at what is believed to be at least 75 years of age and had lived there since the mid-1950s.  

Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack

A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.

Woman, 68, dies in dog attack despite brave neighbors' efforts to save her life

A tragic incident unfolded in England's Jaywick neighborhood as 68-year-old Esther Martin succumbed to injuries inflicted by two dogs despite valiant efforts from neighbors to save her.