Dog who spent over 200 days in a Florida shelter gets adopted

Dog who spent over 200 days in a Florida shelter gets adopted

Tonka was surrendered to the shelter back in April and since then has been adopted and returned twice, through no fault of his own. 

Tonka was surrendered to the shelter back in April and since then has been adopted and returned twice, through no fault of his own. 

Giant panda cub continues to grow as public votes on name

Giant panda cub continues to grow as public votes on name

The giant panda cub at the National Zoo is growing up quickly as evidenced by a checkup with medical staff on Wednesday morning.

The giant panda cub at the National Zoo is growing up quickly as evidenced by a checkup with medical staff on Wednesday morning.

National Zoo opens voting to name giant panda cub

National Zoo opens voting to name giant panda cub

The giant panda cub at the National Zoo in D.C. has been a source of joy for many since his birth 12 weeks ago, and now the public has the chance to help name the newest cub.

The giant panda cub at the National Zoo in D.C. has been a source of joy for many since his birth 12 weeks ago, and now the public has the chance to help name the newest cub.

Belgium exempts gift-bearing St Nicholas from coronavirus bans

Belgium exempts gift-bearing St Nicholas from coronavirus bans

To ensure the merriment of millions of Belgian kids, the government is offering a special exemption from the stringent coronavirus measures to beloved St. Nicholas, who always delivers bountiful presents on the morning of Dec. 6.

To ensure the merriment of millions of Belgian kids, the government is offering a special exemption from the stringent coronavirus measures to beloved St. Nicholas, who always delivers bountiful presents on the morning of Dec. 6.

It's a boy! Indianapolis Zoo welcomes adorable baby giraffe

It's a boy! Indianapolis Zoo welcomes adorable baby giraffe

"He is already growing and will be several feet taller before his first birthday," the zoo wrote on its website.

"He is already growing and will be several feet taller before his first birthday," the zoo wrote on its website.

‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter

‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter

After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.

After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.

Election Day: Mariachi bands play for voters waiting in line

Election Day: Mariachi bands play for voters waiting in line

As voters waited in line to cast their ballots in the 2020 election, mariachi bands in multiple states were keeping spirits high.

As voters waited in line to cast their ballots in the 2020 election, mariachi bands in multiple states were keeping spirits high.

Animals create artwork to raise money for wildlife hospital amid COVID-19 pandemic

Animals create artwork to raise money for wildlife hospital amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center has launched an online auction of paintings made by wild animals to bring in revenue for the hospital amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center has launched an online auction of paintings made by wild animals to bring in revenue for the hospital amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Onlookers weep with joy as crew rescues 2 girls from rubble in Turkey

Onlookers weep with joy as crew rescues 2 girls from rubble in Turkey

As onlookers applauded in joy and wept with relief, rescue teams in Turkey brought two girls out alive from the wreck of collapsed apartment buildings in the coastal city of Izmir.

As onlookers applauded in joy and wept with relief, rescue teams in Turkey brought two girls out alive from the wreck of collapsed apartment buildings in the coastal city of Izmir.

Single foster dad adopts five siblings so they can all stay together

Single foster dad adopts five siblings so they can all stay together

Robert Carter grew up in foster care and was separated from his siblings for years. So when he learned the three brothers he was fostering had two sisters, he decided to adopt all five so they could stay together.

Robert Carter grew up in foster care and was separated from his siblings for years. So when he learned the three brothers he was fostering had two sisters, he decided to adopt all five so they could stay together.

4-year-old twin girls dress up as Trump and Biden ahead of Halloween, 2020 election

4-year-old twin girls dress up as Trump and Biden ahead of Halloween, 2020 election

Pictures and footage posted to social media showed sisters Haven and Koti Garza, who live in Edmond, Oklahoma, dressed as rivals President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.

Pictures and footage posted to social media showed sisters Haven and Koti Garza, who live in Edmond, Oklahoma, dressed as rivals President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.

National Zoo's giant panda cub gaining weight at two months old

National Zoo's giant panda cub gaining weight at two months old

It has been nine weeks since the newest giant panda cub was born at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest D.C., and both baby and mother, Mei Xiang, are thriving as they too transition to the autumn season.

It has been nine weeks since the newest giant panda cub was born at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest D.C., and both baby and mother, Mei Xiang, are thriving as they too transition to the autumn season.

Firefighters respond to 911 call, deliver baby

Firefighters respond to 911 call, deliver baby

A family from El Sobrante is expressing their gratitude for firefighters who responded to their 911 call and helped deliver their baby who arrived days early. 

A family from El Sobrante is expressing their gratitude for firefighters who responded to their 911 call and helped deliver their baby who arrived days early.