Bald Eagle rescued by police

A bald eagle was rescued by police on the side of the road in Lake Mary and taken to a rescue center for birds in Maitland.

Sanford student saves puppy's life

At Sanford Middle School, they offer many elective classes. From robotics to pre-vet classes, to expose students to all kinds of disciplines and maybe inspire future career goals. And one 13-year-old student took what she learned in her pre-vet class and applied it nearly 2 weeks later, giving lifesaving CPR and mouth-to-snout resuscitation to a puppy that was born without breathing. The puppy is now 3 months old, thriving and growing every day. The teen adopted the dog and is now training him! Watch her inspiring story and meet her new dog, Asher!

Orphaned baby otters rescued

Veterinarians at the Florida Wildlife Hospital are helping to support orphaned otters whose mother was hit and killed by a car.

Many Florida pet shelters at or near capacity

Many animal shelters across Central Florida are running at or near capacity. These shelters are faced with difficult decisions when adoption levels drop. Sometimes the animals are sent out of state while other shelters offer special adoption specials; however, pet overpopulation is a national issue.

Florida family reunited with stolen French Bulldog

A family was happy to be reunited with Tequila - their French bulldog - that was stolen from them back in June. A woman befriended the family at a dog park and offered to take care of her while the family was in the process of moving.

Rise in mystery dog respiratory illness

A mysterious illness has dog owners on high alert. Veterinarians are reporting a spike in respiratory issues but experts said it is too soon to determine if this is a new illness or an existing one. The illness reportedly began in one of the Western states over the summer. Cases have now been reported from Florida to California.

Stray dog saved from being euthanized

Loretta couldn’t walk because she was so skinny and had a severe skin infection. Six weeks later, she’s healthy thanks to the local nonprofit Furever Home Animal Rescue in Titusville. Loretta is up for adoption, along with nearly 200 other animals at the shelter.

Warning after dog dies from rabid raccoon

Rabid raccoons are invading a neighborhood in Orange County. Three tested positive for rabies over the last three months. A rabies alert is now in effect for the Blanchard Park area, which is near the intersection of State Road 50 and State Road 417.

Pregnant dog surprises senior dog rescuers

A local non-profit was in for a surprise when a senior dog they rescued turned out to be pregnant. The dog that was in danger is named Precious. She was next in line to be euthanized, but senior dog fosters wouldn’t let that happen.

Suspect seen hurling dog against ceiling

Authorities in Cobb County, Georgia have now secured an arrest warrant in an animal cruelty case that is hard to watch. They say 33-year-old James Moses was caught on Ring doorbell video throwing a terrier mix against a ceiling in a Smyrna apartment complex hallway. WARNING: SOME WILL FIND THE IMAGES IN THIS STORY DISTURBING