ANIMALS

The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando will receive a donation of 3,000 pounds of kibble on Wednesday to feed those furry friends in need.

Residents of a neighborhood in the greater Houston area spotted an unexpected visitor in the early hours of Monday.

The 77-year-old man was found by relative in the first such fatal incident since 1936.

Volusia County officials are looking to rehome several dogs after they were seized from a private animal rescue in Osteen, according to Volusia County Animal Services.

Orange County Animal Services is giving away tons of free pet food at a drive-thru event in Orange County Sunday.

In just a few weeks, workers with Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando will open the doors to a new temporary cat shelter in Downtown Orlando.

A boy in New Zealand had one of the best days of his life after he discovered a giant earthworm in his back yard.

Sept. 4 is National Wildlife Day, an occasion dedicated to celebrate the peace, serenity and environmental benefits various wildlife can provide.

Beyond the profitable products and byproducts harvested directly from honey bee colonies such as honey, wax, propolis, and royal jelly, more than 90 different crops—about one-third of total crop production in the U.S.—are dependent upon these prolific pollinators for their survival and prosperity.

A man and a woman were arrested Thursday after setting fire to a live raccoon in a dumpster, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Hernando County sheriff’s deputies were called to handle biggie size encounter at Wendy’s.

Polk County’s Spessard Holland Elementary is home of the Gators and Tuesday morning that couldn’t have been more accurate.

National Dog Day is being celebrated later this month, and these Orlando restaurants are offering pups and their owners a great place to relax and enjoy a good meal.

They really mean it when they say dogs are our best friends.

Get ready to celebrate your furry friend as it’s National Dog Day on Friday, Aug. 26.

Animal care workers helped transport a manatee back to the wild on Thursday after six months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld Orlando.

Sumter County is working with mosquito-management workers to survey mosquito-transmitted diseases in the county — through the use of chickens.

Qualified adopters can adopt a shelter pet for free at Sumter County Animal Services.

Garrett Zendek, a drone photographer from Virginia, woke up early on Aug. 14 to capture the sunrise on his drone on Cocoa Beach but instead he captured a herd of sharks swimming along.

Volusia County warned beachgoers to watch out for washback turtles — palm-sized sea turtles that may be washing ashore on beaches in the county.

A young green sea turtle will go back to the ocean Thursday morning after five months of care, including surgery to remove fishing line from its intestines.

It’s known that alligators might eat other gators, but you might not really comprehend it until you see it.

Orange County Animal Services posted to its Facebook page Friday, discussing the hundreds of animals stored at the shelter and asking local residents for support.

Monro Pets in Orlando provides comfortable and creative pet accessories that represent Central Florida.

Quienes residen en la Florida ahora podrán acercarse a alguno de los animales terrestres más grandes y ayudar a cuidar de ellos en Myakka Elephant Ranch (Myakka Rancho de Elefantes).

Three new sheep are roaming around the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and they’re already meeting guests as of Monday, according to the zoo.

Floridians can get up close to the largest existing land animal and help care for them at the Myakka Elephant Ranch in Manatee County.

Man, woman arrested after 45 malnourished animals discovered at Brevard County farm A man and a woman were arrested after 45 malnourished animals were discovered at a Brevard County farm. (Brevard County Sheriff's Office/Brevard County Sheriff's Office)BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A man and a woman were arrested Thursday on animal cruelty charges after 45 malnourished animals were discovered on a farm, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said. Sheriff Wayne Ivy said that on July 3, a concerned citizen called to report a woman who was not taking care of her animals. Photos: Man, woman arrested after 45 malnourished animals discovered at Brevard County farmExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 7 Man, woman arrested after 45 malnourished animals discovered at Brevard County farm A man and a woman were arrested after 45 malnourished animals were discovered at a Brevard County farm. (Brevard County Sheriff's Office/Brevard County Sheriff's Office)Read: US declares monkeypox a public health emergencyThe report said that they did not discover any animals on a pasture near the home, where there was access to grassy areas for grazing.

It was quite a discovery in tropical waters to bring in a Greenland shark, which can live for more than 500 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Brevard Zoo has a new baby in the family: a female white-tailed deer fawn.

A manatee from Volusia County is getting help after being found injured in the Intercoastal Waterway.

Two white-nosed coatis have made their debut at the Brevard Zoo and are now part of the coati band, according to the zoo’s website.

A whale breached and landed on the bow of a small boat near a Plymouth, Massachusetts beach Sunday morning and it was all caught on camera.

More sea turtles are nesting on Brevard County’s beaches this summer and more are getting stuck too.

A Pennsylvania man was nearly strangled to death by a giant snake, police said.

At almost three weeks old, a Grévy’s zebra foal made his debut in one of his habitats at the Brevard Zoo on Wednesday, according to a news release.

If you're looking for a shelter pet, Lake County is waiving its adoption fees for a limited time.

UPDATE: Troopers announced one cow is still along the turnpike after it was located on the right shoulder.

Video shows playful sea cow hanging out with surfing family

Citizens rescued five ducklings after their mom was killed by a car on Thursday, according to Orlando police.

A Sanford man caught a very large bear raiding a refrigerator in his garage Saturday afternoon.

Threatened shorebirds have been hatching throughout southeast Volusia County over the past week ahead of what is expected to be a busy Fourth of July weekend in Central Florida, according to county officials.

A man and woman were arrested Wednesday after deputies found three dogs living in “inhumane” conditions in the couple’s home, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Discovery Cove announced the newest addition to its flamingo family.

If you feed your dog FreshPet, listen up.

If you’ve ever been to your local zoo, you know that one of the best parts is seeing the giant and majestic giraffes.

After a record number of manatee deaths mostly linked to malnutrition, state and federal wildlife officials hope to double rescue and rehabilitation capacity before the sea cows again congregate in warm waters during the winter.

Florida black bears are foraging in a Daytona Beach neighborhood and police want residents to be on alert.

It's mating season and this alligator was making Apopka Wildlife Drive guests aware.

Orange County Animal Services sends a plea to the community to adopt pets as it hit capacity.

Alachua County deputies responded to a call about a deer stuck in a fence, according to a video posted to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Facebook page.

Justice There are 250 animals looking for their forever homes at Orange County Animal Services. (Orange County Animal Services)ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — There are 250 animals looking for their forever homes at Orange County Animal Services. READ: Orange County K9 deputy Boone dies of cancer“There are 250 sweet faces that are ready for their lives to change; 250 sweet souls ready for happiness,” shelter officials said. Photos: Meet a dozen of the 250 animals available for adoption at Orange County Animal ServicesExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 Macy There are 250 animals looking for their forever homes at Orange County Animal Services. (Orange County Animal Services)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

The Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge says some of the animals hadn't left their owner's side.

It turns out there are multiple factors that have made tossing stuffed animals onto the ice a tradition.

Organised criminals are illegally burying thousands of tonnes of waste across Scotland, a BBC investigation finds.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — A Cedar Falls, Iowa, man who was hired to raise baby pigs is now facing charges of neglecting the animals. >> Read more trending newsNolan Dewall, 38, was arrested after investigators say 800 of the 2,500 baby pigs he was hired to care for had died, and the animals did not have access to water or food, The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reported. The animals were delivered to Dewall in late December with 15 tons of feed, and by Dec. 30, a consultant found that 800 of the pigs had died, KGAN reported. Authorities removed the rest of the pigs from the farm to another facility, but the station reported that 51 pigs died during the move and another 60 died in the following days. The consultant who found the dead pigs also told authorities that temperatures inside the barns were too cold at under 50 degrees, The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reported.

When New Covenant United Methodist Church was building up its Bargains and Blessings resale store, organizers were surprised to find out that many local children are in need of an

Inflation may be hitting home for the holidays, but pet owners aren’t letting that stop them from spoiling their furry friends.

World Wide Fund for Nature and the British Antarctic Survey hope half a million people globally can help sift through thousands of images.

Around 150 animals were evacuated to the UK, along with Paul "Pen" Farthing and animal shelter staff.

Experts say vaccinating animals helps prevent COVID from spreading to humans.

Because Animals believes the $90 billion pet food industry will embrace "clean meat," made from cultured cells in a lab not from livestock.

An international group of scientists has called on Norway to halt plans for acoustic experiments on minke whales.

Truth and reconciliation is painful. But to those who reject the idea of engaging across differences, I earnestly ask, what’s your endgame?

A profile of Whispering meadows Ranch on John Anderson Highway, whose fate after nearly 14 years of trouble-free operations hangs on a vote.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. The Orange County Sheriffs Office is asking for the publics help in identifying two people who were caught on camera stealing 16 puppies, worth over $100,000, from an Orlando pet store. STOLEN PUPPIES: Please take a close look at the people in this video. On 5/21, at 3:43 a.m., they broke in and stole 16 puppies from Petland on Alafaya Trail. pic.twitter.com/GfbxuxNOzd Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) May 21, 2020Deputies said two people broke in Petland along Alafaya Trail just before 4 a.m. Thursday morning and stole 16 puppies. According to an incident report, the pair stole six English bulldog puppies, six French bulldog puppies, two yorkie puppies, a dachshund puppy and a poodle puppy.

ORLANDO, Fla. Orange County Animal Services announced the shelter will reopen its doors Friday while still implementing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. OCAS officials said they will offer pet adoptions through an appointment-only system. **REOPENING ANNOUNCEMENT** Orange County Animal Services will be reopening on Friday, May 22 with an appointment-based... Posted by Orange County Animal Services on Wednesday, May 20, 2020Anyone who would like to make an appointment for services at OCAS can click here. Those interested in adopting are encouraged to view the website, ocnetpets.com, prior to booking an appointment to view the available pets," a Facebook post read. "Since appointments are limited, we ask that only those seriously interested in adoption move forward at this time.The shelter said adoption fees will be waived for the remainder of May.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. A baby hippopotamus born at the San Diego Zoo last month has a name. The zoo says the river hippo calf will be called Amahle (pronounced ah-MA-shay), which means beautiful one in Zulu. Amahle is the ninth hippo calf born at the zoo and the 13th to her mother, Funani. Amahle's father, Otis, is an East African hippo who arrived at the zoo in 2009 specifically to breed with Funani, zoo officials said. Zoo visitors can see Amahle and her mother in the hippo habitat on Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends, officials said.

TODAYAnnual Fourth of July P1rade of Animals: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Uncle Donald's Farm, 2713 Griffin Ave., Lady Lake. Features: kids driving old tractors, flatbed-truck floats, politicians, old-fashioned bullwhip-crackers and ladies who dress like a giant flag; followed by traditional fish fry. Red, White, and OSO Blue: A Salute to Independence: Ocala Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE Ninth St., Ocala. Patriotic Celebration: 4:30 p.m., On Top of the Worlds Circle Square Commons and The Town Square, 8405 SW 80th St., Ocala. Live entertainment from Never Never Band, Second Slice and I-4 Band, with food vendors and fireworks.