The owners of Iggie, a one year old iguana, thought their lizard would enjoy a play companion and placed a soft, rubbery yellow toy lizard in its vivarium. The iguana thought otherwise….perceiving this new addition as a threat he did what any lizard would do...he ate it. Click here for the full story and photos.

Everyone knows that having your pet spayed or neutered is extremely important, right? Well, just in case you aren't sure why spaying is a must,
click here. The pictures are memorable.

Dockers was found by a local real estate agent inside a home where the owners had packed up everything except their most precious possession. Click here to read about this little kitty and how he now has a home!

Charlie the Parrot was diagnosed with cloacal adenocarcinoma; a malignancy of the very latter part of his intestinal tract. Now, five years later, Charlie is still cancer free. Read his story by clicking here.

This African Grey Parrot was minding his own business when the family dog decided that he looked like a fun play toy. Read the story by clicking here.

This snake is pregnant … at least that is what her owner, who breeds snakes, was hoping. Some snakes lay eggs, which then incubate for a period of time before hatching. But most boas such as this emerald tree boa ( Corallus caninus ) deliver live young. Click here to see the photos and read the rest of the story.

Here's a photo story about one very lucky slider turtle who tried to cross the street at the absolute wrong time. Click here.

Click here to see how Dr. Poutous helped a duck in foot distress!

Dr. Hulls had the thrill of working on an African penguin that is on loan from the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore to the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center on Friday, May 4, 2007. The penguin, who is the subject of the Name the Penguin contest, had a foot with a sore on it. As of May 10, 2007, the little guy is running around like nothing ever happened and yes, his foot has healed. Click here to see the pictures.

27 brown pelicans were rescued in February, 2007, from icy Lake Rudee in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Read about the rescue and Dr. Fisher's surgery on one of the birds by clicking here.