Pets and Animals

A mama bear and her four cubs were caught on camera exploring a backyard in Asheville, North Carolina.

A Florida woman and her little dog were charged by a bear while out for a walk in Sanford. With no time to think, Kristen Savage used a bag of cookies to save their lives.

Holly visited the hospital 500 times to fulfill her duty as "cuddle manager."

Breanna Bortner, a 31-year-old from Minnesota, credits her dog Mochi with helping detect her breast cancer before doctors confirmed it.

Two dogs are back home after being lost in the desert for four days, and never leaving each other's side. The series of events leading up to their rescue showcased the power of community and social media.

Supporters and advocates for a Peoria dog beaten to death with a shovel were out in full force seeking justice.

After MCSO K9 Max was exposed to fentanyl while searching an inmate, new protocols are being made to combat the flow of drugs into the jails.

Paradise Valley kids set up a fundraising stand for a local animal rescue when Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker made an appearance, and made a hefty donation.

MCSO K-9 Max was exposed to fentanyl on April 23 after alerting deputies that the drug was reportedly on an inmate. He's already made a full recovery!

While police have recommended animal cruelty charges against a man who allegedly beat a neighbor's dog to death, Kenneth McGaughey has not been arrested as of April 23. The suspect, meanwhile, insists he was protecting his pet.

We have a sweet update about the Yavapai County dog who helped find a missing toddler in Seligman a week ago.

Good boy! Buford helped find a missing 2-year-old Arizona boy who wandered away from his home and spent the night under a tree in rugged terrain.

An emu who grew up with a dog was seen having a blast playing a game of chase with two of his canine pals at their farm home in Vero Beach, Florida.