Joe Biden’s dog Major, adopted from shelter, gets own 'indoguration' with performance by Josh Groban
President-elect Joe Biden’s rescue dog, Major, received his own swearing-in to the White House on Sunday, which included a fundraiser for the shelter from which he was adopted.
Newborn baby giraffe dies at Nashville zoo after being stepped on by her mother
The Nashville Zoo is mourning the loss of its newborn Masai giraffe after the baby was accidentally stepped on by her mother.
Several gorillas at San Diego Zoo test positive for COVID-19: officials
An official at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Monday confirmed several gorillas have tested positive for COVID-19.
Reward offered in cases of slashed California pelicans
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the conviction of whoever is slashing the pouches and necks of brown pelicans on the Southern California coast.
Happy ‘howlidays’: Shelter dogs pick out their own toys for Christmas
A video showing shelter dogs choosing their Christmas gifts is the most wholesome content you didn’t know you needed this holiday season.
Puppy scams up 280% amid COVID-19 pandemic compared to 2019
According to Honest Paws, a company that creates CBD products for pets, puppy scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic were up a staggering 280% between April and September.
Concerns of animal abuse grow after video shows dog getting caught in middle of fight between homeless couple
Video showing a homeless couple fighting at an encampment in downtown Los Angeles is sparking concern amongst locals after the couple’s small dog was caught in the middle and tossed to the ground.
‘MeowTalk’: App deciphers cat’s mood from meows
Javier Sanchez and his team are working to help create a stronger bond between humans and their cats by breaking down the communication barrier with MeowTalk.
Owl found in Rockefeller Center Christmas tree set free
A small owl found inside the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was set free by the wildlife center where it had been convalescing.
California Wildlife Center offering to collect plywood from businesses
The non-profit California Wildlife Center is offering to collect the plywood boards, rather than see them go into landfills.
Belgian racing pigeon fetches record price of $1.9 million
For about a pound of pigeon, a wealthy racing fan put down a record 1.6 million euros ($1.9 million) for the Belgian-bred bird.
Mesmerizing video shows 1st sighting of rare 'bigfin' squid in Australian waters
Mesmerizing video of a rarely seen bigfin squid was recently released by scientists in Australia.
Barn owl recovering after being rescued by OC firefighters during Silverado Fire
Smokey the barn owl is on the road to recovery after being rescued by firefighters during the Silverado Fire.
‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter
After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.
Ariana Grande to open animal rescue center in Los Angeles
Ariana Grande, one of the most recognizable names in pop music, announced Wednesday she will open an animal rescue center in Los Angeles.
3-year-old filly dies from racing injury at Los Alamitos
Another horse has died at Los Alamitos Race Course -- at least the 27th horse to die from a racing or training injury at the Cypress track this year.
Millions of minks ordered to be euthanized after mutated COVID-19 virus spread to humans
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
Purina sells insect-based dog, cat food to be more eco-friendly
The new line, called “Purina Beyond Nature’s Protein,” was launched “to make better use of the planet’s resources,” the announcement said.
Animal control helps deer with head stuck in plastic pumpkin
A deer got its head stuck in a plastic pumpkin, but luckily, it had two friendly animal control officers come to its rescue.
Equine influenza outbreak reported in Riverside County
An equine influenza outbreak has hit Riverside County and at least 12 burros have died to the virus, officials announced Friday. Authorities said they expect the burro death toll to rise.