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He’s a dog who has a bit of a rough start to life, but thanks to his rescuers and the community, Sebastian is now safe and looking for his forever home. Before he can be ready to go home with…
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Buck stands on frozen Mississippi River
The Midwest is experiencing some super cold weather with a winter storm passing through the region. But this buck doesn't seem to mind, leisurely standing about on top of the Mississippi River that's been frozen solid Friday morning near Davenport,…
Update on Bella the service dog
A follow up this morning on a story we brought you a week ago and this one has a happy ending! After running from the Reserve at the Gulf Park Apartment Complex in St. Martin on December 30th, someone spotted…
Second chance at life for local dog
Many of you may remember Shadow, the dog who couldn’t move on his own and was receiving veterinary care at Fur Baby’s Veterinary Hospital. Today, News 25’s Kristen Anzuini brings a heartwarming update. Just a few months ago, Shadow the…
Shelters full after holiday pet returns
A new puppy or kitten under the tree seems like the perfect Christmas gift, but often shelters see the animals being returned just days later. Jackson County Animal Shelter officials tell News 25 it is something they see each year.…
Coast Guard rescues dog in beautiful moment
It was a heroic moment in Florida as a dog is rescued from a "ruff" situation. The Coast Guard jumped into action Wednesday night after receiving a call about a pup lost off Fort Myers Beach. The crew was able…
Local dog to compete in National Dog Show
For some, the main televised event on Thanksgiving is football, for others it’s the National Dog Show on NBC. If you are someone who loves to see the dogs, we have a local one for you to root for! One…
How to build feral cat winter shelter
You can keep ‘cool cats’ warm this winter and keep the number of animals in the shelter down. When the temperatures drop it is a dangerous time for feral and stray cats living outdoors. Katie King with HSSM said, “In…
Melbourne Zoo welcomes first baby koala in 8 years
Melbourne Zoo is celebrating the newest member of its koala family. An adorable unnamed 5-month old joey is just starting to peek out of its mother's pouch. This baby is the first koala to be born at the zoo in…
Pet-proof Christmas tree
Calling all pet parents, this year you can deck the halls with a pet-proof Christmas tree. The UK-based company Argos is selling a half Christmas tree. The six-foot-tall parasol tree starts halfway up so your curious cat or rambunctious toddler…
Lobster boat finds deer in ocean
A lobsterman makes an unusual catch off the coast of Maine. Ren Dorr and his crew were five miles offshore when they spotted something that did not belong: a deer wading in the water. Quickly, they steered the boat alongside…
Rescuers help koalas recover from wildfires
Caretakers at the koala hospital in Port Macquarie, Australia continue to have busy days. Recent bushfires wiped out nearly two-thirds of the koalas in a nearby nature reserve. The fires reignited on Thursday threatening the rest of the koalas. Some…
Rescued Australian Dingo pup captures social media's hearts
A rare, purebred Dingo pup is stealing hearts on the internet. An alpine dingo named "Wandi" was apparently dropped by a bird from the sky and found in a suburban backyard in Australia. Cellphone footage shows wandi playing with other…
[WATCH] Excited police dog shows off new shoes
An excited dog shows off his new work boots. This good boy can hardly contain his excitement over his new shoes, prancing and jumping around the parking lot testing them out. Bryson, a six year old Springer Spaniel, works as…
Helping paralyzed pup walk again
A Harrison County veterinary hospital is giving back to the community one animal at a time. Shadow can’t eat or walk on his own and can barely move, but he still has a fighting spirit. Jason Gulas, a veterinarian at…
Therapy dog helping kids in the classroom
There's a lot of excited tail-wagging going on surrounding the new kid in class at an Arkansas school. It’s all coming from the district's first therapy dog which goes to school every day. Ranger the Golden Doodle walks the halls…
Thousands of ducklings saved by Hungarian firefighters
Twenty thousand ducklings have been saved from a barn fire in eastern Hungary. Firefighters coming to the rescue after a fire broke out on a farm. After extinguishing the blaze, firefighters used buckets to scoop up the ducklings in order…
Humane Society of South Mississippi received check from Petco
Thanks to Petco, the Humane Society of South Mississippi will be able to help owners keep their pets healthy and reduce the number of animals that are surrendered. Today, Petco presented a $400,000 check to the Humane Society of South…
Florida's best dressed pets show off their Halloween costumes
Key West’s best dressed pets were strutting their stuff! Pets and their owners took part in the annual 'Fantasy Fest Pet Masquerade' Wednesday night, marking the 40th year of the event. Nearly 40 entries showed off their best costumes including…
Berlin Zoo's twin panda cubs open their eyes for the very first time
Panda-monium times two at a Berlin zoo. Germany's first giant panda twin cubs open their eyes for the first time. A panda keeper at the zoo says the cubs, born nearly two months ago, are on track in their growth…
Manatee sightings in Back Bay
Visitors to Biloxi’s Back Bay may have the chance to spot some very large sea animals. Photos from a recent Facebook post from the Mobile Manatees Sighting Network show the presence of manatees in the bay. Dr. Moby Solangi with…
Rescued sea lions released into ocean in Peru
An adorable group of sea lions returned back to the wild Wednesday. The pups were only seven months old when they were found orphaned off the coast of Peru. Wildlife experts from the Organization for Research and Conservation of Aquatic…
Update on rare whale at IMMS
Last month, News 25 told you about the rare whale that was recovering at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini brings us an update on the rare whale. Veterinarian Dr. Debra Moore said, “Honestly, I thought…
Bears have a pool party
Baby bear cubs in Colorado took a dip in the pool on the last nice day before the winter. And it was just in time as snow fell the following day. Their mother watched from nearby. Police kept an eye…