Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Abandoned ‘dog’ turns out to be toy reindeer: ‘Santa’s reindeer resting after a test flight’
The reindeer got some "stern words" for being caught out and about in the middle of November, police said.
Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
Case of animal abuse caught on video in LA, witnesses say officers failed to act
A disturbing video showing a dog being beaten near Union Station has sparked outrage after witnesses say LAPD officers failed to intervene. Rescuers ultimately stepped in to save the dog.
Bring a pet home for the holiday: Best Friends Animal Society hosting Thanksgiving foster sleepovers
Best Friends Animal Society is organizing two-night foster sleepovers for adoptable pets over the Thanksgiving holiday.
14 dogs recovered after officers discover puppy mill at Skid Row homeless encampment
Fourteen severely sick dogs and puppies were removed from the encampment.
USC students transform off-campus homes into foster spaces for dogs, cats in need of forever homes
USC students have transformed their off-campus homes into foster spaces for homeless dogs and cats to alleviate overcrowding at Los Angeles animal shelters.
Volunteer puppy raisers needed in Los Angeles area: How to apply
America's VetDogs urgently needs volunteers in the Los Angeles area to raise puppies that will become service dogs for veterans and first responders.
Hoarding horror: Pasadena Humane rescues nearly 100 small animals in San Gabriel Valley bust
Pasadena Humane rescued nearly 100 mice and hamsters from a single home in Arcadia this week, calling it one of the largest small-animal hoarding cases in the shelter's recent history.
Pet monkey seen leaving Texas Spirit Halloween with owner in new bodycam
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
Veterinarian shocked to find rescue dog's eyes, private parts 'glued shut' in extreme Skid Row abuse case
The dog is currently receiving ongoing medical care and love from the rescue group Starts With One Today Animal Rescue.
FDA issues emergency use authorization for drug to treat puppies and dogs infected with New World screwworm
The FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for an animal drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm.
FDA issues recall of several brands of pet food due to salmonella risk
Pet food company Foodynamics is voluntarily recalling several brands of its dog and cat products due to possible salmonella contamination.
Squirrel chase leaves husky stranded high up a tree
In a surprising rescue in northern Indiana, a husky named Aurora gave her family and neighbors quite a scare after she climbed high into a tree while chasing a squirrel.
Delivery driver allegedly stole cat from West Hollywood home, tried to return it and claim award money
The feline, named Flocky, was allegedly taken by a food delivery driver who later returned the cat and attempted to claim the reward money that had been offered for its safe return.
Thunderstorm sparks mysterious 2,000-mile journey for spooked California pup later found in Illinois
One theory behind the impressive journey is that Opie, while lost, was mistakenly thought to be dumped and unwanted. They might’ve then scooped him up to save him.
A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
Lost and found: Lowe’s store cat's 85-mile journey ends in happy reunion
A beloved Richmond Lowe’s store cat named Francine has been safely reunited with her home after an unexpected 85-mile journey to North Carolina.