Animals

Video: Cops rescue horse from barn fire

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The horse refused to move as the flames grew higher

Off-duty Syracuse cop saves 2 dogs from burning home

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The officer was on his way to work when he saw heavy smoke and heard dogs barking from inside the home

Torches for cops: Illuminate the scene with both hands on your weapon

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Video: Off-duty cop pulls kid away from shark

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A young boy was boogie-boarding in the shallows when a shark made a beeline for him

Police capture kangaroo hopping through Fort Lauderdale

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After receiving a call about a kangaroo running loose, Fort Lauderdale police officers managed to capture the roo and place him in a squad car

Video: Cop in kayak rescues dog trapped in pond

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Officer John Kuligowski used his paddling prowess to help a pooch in distress

Video: Wis. cop rescues dog from burning house

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Officer Cory Radke found one dog sitting frozen on the couch, while firefighters found another under a bed

Police help catch roaming mountain lion in downtown San Francisco

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The disoriented cougar roamed the streets for two days until he was spotted by a police officer near Oracle Park

Mass. trooper rescues ducklings from storm drain

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"A small act amid the enormity of the ongoing health crisis, perhaps, but for one mother duck and her tiny babies, it made all the difference in the world"

These recent saves show why every cop needs a knife on duty

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From cutting people free from flaming cars to rescuing furry friends, you never know when you’ll need a quality blade on the job

Video: Coyote bites Ohio officer helping motorist

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The coyote first attacked a state road worker and then bit the officer when he tried to intervene

Dealing with animals on patrol

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There are some very important rules of the road when dealing with wildlife, as well as so-called domesticated animals that can suddenly turn dangerous

Why I didn't wait for animal control when faced with an unruly opossum

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I thought about all of the professionalism classes where I lectured on providing citizens adequate assistance; now, it was my time to practice what I preached