‘They were out here to die’: Trapped animals get relief 5 weeks after crews drained retention pond
Workers at the Boot Ranch shopping center in Palm Harbor are breathing a sigh of relief after seeing a nearby retention pond filled with water once again.
Mar Vista man hoarding hundreds of bunnies in his backyard
Some call it animal rescue, others call it rabbit hoarding. A Mar Vista man has a lot of bunnies in his backyard. However, the rather crowded home is now pitting neighbor against neighbor.
Pugs are so unhealthy they can’t ‘be considered a typical dog,’ study says
The breed's “flat face, bulging eyes, wrinkled skin and tendency towards obesity" make it twice as likely than other dogs to have health problems.
Ukrainian soldiers feed pets left behind in Kharkiv after neighborhood evacuated
The Ukrainian defense volunteers were seen in Kharkiv feeding several cats, described as pets left behind by their owners who were forced to evacuate amid Russia’s war.
Amtrak's Pacific Surliner trains to allow pets on board
All aboard - and don't forget your furry friend!
Several brown pelicans found injured or sick in SoCal; low food supply may be to blame
The International Bird Rescue’s Los Angeles Wildlife Center received 55 new pelican patients in the past four days and more pelicans are expected to arrive this week.
Woman brings home ‘tiny kitten’ that turned out to be a fox
Police in California said they received a call from a concerned family member after noticing the mistake.
Dog's skull fractured while defending California woman from mountain lion
State wildlife officials are investigating a mountain lion attack that left a woman's dog badly injured in Northern California. Erin Wilson said her Belgian Malinois named Eva is a hero for grappling with the animal.
Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus to return
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus is making a comeback.
Puppy born with upside-down paws as shelter seeks donations for surgery
7-week-old pug Mila suffers from a condition known as bilateral luxated elbows.
Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
Animal lovers upset geese could be killed over excessive poop
An animal rights group in Foster City is protesting a plan to kill hundreds of geese in the city. But residents who live near Marlin Park say the problem of goose poop has gotten out of hand.
Coast Guard rescues dog who fell overboard in North Carolina
The crew aboard a boat in the area received a report of a vessel that had lost their dog overboard.
K-9 helps arrest suspect who rammed California police car
The man was captured with help from a K-9 after he abandoned the stolen Chevrolet Tahoe and tried to hide in backyards of a residential neighborhood in Fresno, police said.
Animal Society offers $5K reward after puppy shot in foot, cat shot in spine
Veterinarians said both animals suffered severe injuries, and the cat’s prognosis is poor.
2nd horse dies in two days at Santa Anita Park
A 4-year-old colt with five first-place finishes in 14 career races has died at Santa Anita Park, the track's second racehorse death in two days and third in the last six days, state horse racing officials confirmed Sunday.
Griffith Park pony rides: Clashes grow between activists , customers
A group of animal rights activists is once again raising concerns about the horses kept for pony rides at Griffith Park, complaining that the animals are forced to work even when temperatures soar into the 90s.
Nashville Zoo welcomes 1st spotted fanaloka born in U.S.
The Nashville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a pup you've probably never heard of.
Why birds sing in the spring
Day length, sunlight and instinct give the birds their seasonal cue
Baby giraffe at San Diego Zoo fitted with braces after being born with limb condition
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.