Pet Project: Charlie from Ken-Mar Rescue
Charlie is a 3-year-old Pug/Chihuahua mix looking for his forever home! He is super sweet, great on walks, and would make the perfect companion for an adult. For more information, visit kenmarrescue.org or call 323-325-3703.
Gay penguins adopt egg after attempting to hatch stones at zoo
A gay penguin couple at Berlin Zoo has been given an egg to adopt after staff noticed their attempts to hatch stones.
Police identify teen girl in dryer video, dog evaluated by vet
Police have located the teenage girl who can be seen on video putting a small dog in a clothes dryer and turning it on.
Nearly 500 animals displaced after Wildlife Waystation Animal Sanctuary shuts down
Mired in financial and management difficulties aggravated by fire and flood damage sustained in recent years, the Wildlife Waystation animal sanctuary outside Sylmar was officially closed Tuesday, and efforts began to relocate the nearly 500 animals at the facility.
Pet Project: Sandy from spcaLA
Sandy is a 5-year-old Chihuahua with a personality as sweet as her face. She also loves sweets! Find Sandy at the new spacLA Pet Adoption Center or by calling 323-730-5300
New cat vaccine could help relieve humans' allergic reactions to them
There's new hope for people who want to be cat lovers but find themselves sneezing around felines.
Pet Project: Donovan from Paws for Life K9 Rescue
Donovan is a 6-week-old Pit bull mix. He was rescued from a shelter with his parents and 8 siblings. Donovan can be found at Paws for Life K9 Rescue at 310-738-0842
Pet Project: Donovan from Paws for Life K9 Rescue
Donovan is a 6-week-old Pitbull mix. He was rescued from a shelter with his parents and 8 siblings. Donovan can be found at Paws for Life K9 Rescue at 310-738-0842
Pet Project: Zeus from League of Extraordinary Mutts
Zeus is a 2-year-old Pitbull mix. He is sweet, playful and loves people. Bonus: he's crate trained and potty trained! He has a lot of energy and needs an active family. Find Zeus at League of Extraordinary Mutts at 424-248-5977
Adorable orphaned baby koala gets arm cast after falling from tree
Aww. Let's try that again — Awwwwww. Pictures have surfaced of a baby koala wearing a wee little arm cast after the mini marsupial fell out of a tree in Melbourne, Australia.
German Shepard dragged from truck receives ongoing treatment from Riverside County Animal Services
A 7-month-old German Shepard is making strides after she was dragged from a truck for about one mile in late July, said officials.
Extremely endangered orca population drops to 73 as 3 killer whales are presumed dead
An extremely endangered whale population has fallen to only 73 after three adult killer whales were presumed dead on Wednesday.
Delta’s ban on pit bulls as support animals rejected by feds as agency clarifies airline rules
Having some dog bites occur aboard its planes doesn’t give Delta Airlines the OK to ban a specific breed, the federal government determined Thursday.
Pet Project: Tanner from Best Friends Animal Society
Tanner is a 9-year-old cuddle bug looking for his forever home! He is super sweet, spunky, and loves other little dogs. For more information, visit www.bestfriendsla.org or call 818-643-3989.
Mountain lion successfully crosses 405 freeway, gives researchers new insight
It’s a big achievement for a big cat living in Los Angeles. Mountain lion P-61 has successfully crossed the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass area, the National Parks Service said.
Pet Project: Iris from Boxer Rescue LA
Iris is a sweet 2-year-old Boxer who is single and ready to mingle! Iris will bloom with some extra love and attention. She is like a tiny girl and the agency can't wait to see her jump for joy in her forever home. Reach Boxer Rescue LA at 310-862-0044
Golden retriever that weighed 173 pounds looks like a new dog after shedding 100 pounds in a year
In just one year, an 11-year-old golden retriever named Kai has undergone the kind of transformation that seems nearly impossible. When Pam Heggie brought him home, Kai weighed in at a whopping 173 pounds.
Pet Project: Cindy from South Los Angeles Animal Shelter
Cindy is a 3-year-old Chihuahua who can be found at the South Los Angeles Animal Shelter. This sweet dog can be found by calling 888-452-4381 or online at LAAnimalServices.com
WATCH: Crabs invade Florida neighborhood
A video recorded by Stuart, Florida resident shows a massive amount of crabs crawling around a neighborhood.
Pet Project: Gingham & Paisley from Kitty Bungalow
Gingham and Paisley are two Domestic short-haired cats that are part of a litter rescued from a high-kill shelter. They are polydactyl and are learning to explore and play with each other. The 6-week-old kittens can be found by visiting kittybungalow.org