Firefighters rescue dog that jumped 34 feet from tower at Connecticut state park

Dozens of firefighters helped rescue a dog that jumped 34 feet from a tower at Mount Tom State Park in Connecticut and was unable to walk out of the woods with his owner.

Tearjerking video: Utah couple reunites with lost dog after days-long search

“Yesterday was the best day of our lives," owner Cienna Macfarlane shared. “After four excruciatingly painful days, we got our baby boy back!

Mountain lion P-22 had severe injuries, chronic illnesses, final necropsy shows

P-22, known as the "Hollywood Cat," was euthanized Dec. 17 after being examined by wildlife officials who captured him following signs of distress, including a series of attacks on pet dogs in the area.

'A weapon that has a mind': LA company breeds, trains protection dogs

Delta K9 Academy in Valley Glen breeds and trains protection dogs, which can track, attack and subdue intruders or attackers, all with just a few commands from their owner.

‘Terrified’ cat rescued from boat after owner’s death

The owner of the boat had been deceased for over a week, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

Voters officially name newborn baby gorilla in National Smithsonian Zoo contest

The votes have been tallied, and the newborn baby gorilla at The National Smithsonian Zoo has officially been dubbed Zahra, the zoo announced via their Twitter Friday.  

How to protect your pet when wildfire smoke creates poor air quality

Microscopic particles from wildfire smoke can cause serious health problems for animals, sometimes causing more harm than in humans, experts say.

ASPCA reaches milestone: 10,000th kitten cared for in foster program

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has reached a milestone. The nonprofit cared for its 10,000th kitten.

Watch: Adorable red wolf pups learn to howl from parents

The red wolf is the most endangered wolf species in the world, even declared extinct in the wild in 1980.