Over the weekend, staff at the Oklahoma Humane Society said they found a dog left at their front door. (Oklahoma Humane Society)

Oklahoma City

An animal organization in Oklahoma said its staff found a dog left at its front door over Independence Day weekend.

According to the Oklahoma Humane Society, a Chihuahua was found in its carrier hanging from their front door last Saturday.

“Thankfully, the pup is just fine, but we wanted to address situations like this and ask for your help,” a spokesperson for the nonprofit wrote.

The organization said it wanted to take this time to point out the current situation when it comes to the available space at the facility.

“We don’t have sheltering facilities for animals to be housed. Even the dogs at our adoption center are dropped off and picked up by their fosters until they are adopted,” the spokesperson said.

And this comes at a time that other animal facilities are closing their doors due to the canine flu.

“We know this is frustrating, especially to well-intentioned people wanting to drop off stray animals,” the nonprofit shared. “OK Humane is currently doing everything we possibly can to step in and fill the gaps.”

The Fourth of July often keeps animal service teams extremely busy, and the animal care team in Oklahoma shared tips for keeping pets safe over the holiday.

“A collective community effort to help our community’s animals can make a difference,” the team shared.

Representatives of the Oklahoma Humane Society also urged those in the community to become foster parents to an animal in need of a home.

“Being a foster costs you nothing but your time. If you can open your home to a pet in need, you can help us save more lives,” the nonprofit shared.

The organization thanked those who have already helped adopt an animal in need, with 66 pets finding a new home the previous week.

Angler sets world record after reeling in 12-pound largemouth bass

Angler Lea Anne Powell officially broke the world record for the biggest largemouth bass ever caught in her line class. (International Game Fish Association)

Paint Rock, Texas

An angler in Texas has set a new world record thanks to her latest catch.

According to the International Game Fish Association, Lea Anne Powell became a world record holder after reeling in a huge largemouth bass out of O.H. Ivie Lake in Texas.

The association verified Powell’s catch as a 12-pound largemouth bass, setting the record for the biggest largemouth bass ever caught in her line class.

Powell was fishing with Capt. Dalton Smith when the record fish was caught.

According to the association, Powell’s fish tops the previous record by nearly 3 pounds.

Officials said the lake is known for producing bass exceeding the coveted 10-pound mark.

6-year-old boy praised for helping save child from drowning at lake

A little boy helped save another child from drowning at El Dorado Lake in Kansas. (Kansas Wildlife & Parks – Game Wardens)

El Dorado, Kan.

Authorities in Kansas are recognizing a young boy for helping save a child from drowning over the weekend.

According to game wardens with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, 6-year-old Levi Alley alerted adults at El Dorado Lake after seeing a 5-year-old going under the water.

Authorities said thanks to Levi’s attentiveness and quick response, they were able to rescue the 5-year-old unharmed.

“Way to go, Levi!” the department shared. “Heroes come in all shapes, sizes and ages.”

Officials said the incident happened in the Walnut Swim Beach area of the lake.

Pinpoint delivery: Domino’s can deliver your next pizza without an address

Domino's says it is bringing a more convenient way to deliver its food to its customers with a pinpoint delivery service. (Domino's Pizza)

Food delivery usually requires an address but Domino’s is changing that.

The pizza chain says it’s launching a pinpoint delivery service that allows customers to choose a location by dropping a pin on a map to have their pizza delivered directly to them.

A spokesperson for Domino’s says the service started this summer to help people who might be at the beach or a park without an exact address.

According to the company, it works just like other delivery services it offers with customers able to get updates and track their order.

Once the driver is at the location, the customer can activate a spotlight on the tracker page. This will signal a full-screen Domino’s logo on their phone to help the driver locate them.

“We’re always striving to make customers’ experiences even better and more convenient, and Domino’s Pinpoint Delivery does exactly that,” said Christopher Thomas-Moore, Domino’s senior vice president – chief digital officer.

Best friends adopt 19-year-old dog, Annie, take her on yearlong ‘bucket list’ adventure

Best friends, Lauren Siler and Lisa Flores, took a dog they adopted on the ride of her life over the past year. (Lauren Siler via Instagram | dallasanimalfoster)

Dallas

A loveable 19-year-old pup named Annie got to enjoy her last few months living her best life.

Lauren Siler and Lisa Flores said they knew time was of the essence when they adopted the 19-year-old dog, but they got more time and attention than even they were expecting.

Siler shared that they first spotted Annie in an online post saying she needed help and could be euthanized while at a Dallas-area shelter.

According to Siler, she was told that Annie had stopped eating and walking after she was surrendered by a family.

So the two friends said they worked with The Pawerful Rescue and ended up bringing Annie home.

Siler said they were told that Annie was supposed to only live for about another month, so they decided to spoil her while documenting her experiences on social media.

And in a matter of a few posts, Annie found herself being a social media star, receiving fan mail and thousands of likes on Instagram alone.

Siler and Flores started a “bucket list” for Annie while sharing all of the special occasions with her fans from professional photos to the group traveling to 50 states together.

Annie certainly outlived her one-month-to-live diagnosis as the best friends were able to travel together for an entire year.

Last weekend, they even got to celebrate an “Annie-versary” - marking the one year since they adopted the 19-year-old pup.

However, shortly after the one-year celebration, Siler shared that Annie had died.

“So much of who I am today is because of Annie. I learned so much from her … That life is worth living!” Siler wrote. “She gave us her all … and I can’t help but think as she looked at me with her head in my lap last night that she was telling me, ‘See I told you I could hang on for a year!”

Siler added that she misses “her frosted face” but is “thankful to share the journey.”