Pet Project: Pants from Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue
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Pants is 11-weeks-old and was at FOX 11 4 weeks ago with his siblings. His four siblings have all been adopted to forever homes. Pants is a social dog. He is working on his potty training skills and is crate trained. Find Pants at Labradors and Friends Rescue by calling 619-990-7455.

Pet Project: Snicker Doodles from Ken-Mar Rescue
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Snicker Doodles is an 11-month-old Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua looking for her forever home! She is a great companion and is portable! She also walks well on a leash and is great with other dogs. For more information, visit kenmarrescue.org or call 323-325-3703.

Dog owner made up story of slit throat and duct-taped mouth to get free vet care, investigators say

An Ohio man who supposedly found an injured dog earlier this month with its throat slit and nose and mouth duct-taped was actually the pet's owner -- who made up a story to try getting the dog free veterinary care, investigators said.

'Reece Whiskerspoon, Albus Dumbledog': Pet insurance company ranks top 10 wackiest pet names

If you thought your pet’s name was weird, a list of the top 10 wackiest names for dogs and cats complied by the Veterinary Pet Insurance Company by Nationwide might give you some perspective.

'Chonky kitty': 26-pound cat headed to forever home thanks to viral success

A 'chonky' cat is headed to his forever home thanks to a now-viral tweet that launched him into the hearts of many all around the internet. 

Pet Project: Agatha from Paw Works
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Agatha is a 5-year-old Wire Hair Fox Terrier from Paw Works seeking her forever home. Call 805-852-1744.

Long Beach police K-9 dies in hot patrol car

Long Beach police were investigating the death of a police dog who was found alone inside a patrol car, it was announced Friday. 

Pet Project: Blake from Best Friends Animal Society
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Blake is an 11-year-old Miniature Pinscher mix looking for his forever home! He is super sweet, easy going and cuddly. He also loves walks and other dogs. For more information, visit bestfriendsla.org or call 818-643-3989.

Viral 'jumbo-sized' cat breaks animal shelter's website due to popularity

BeeJay, the 26-pound cat, has had such amazing popularity in the few hours since he was discovered by the internet that his popularity has now broken the website of the Morris Animal Refuge. 

Charges filed against man who allegedly ran over peacocks

Felony animal cruelty charges have been filed against a Chatsworth man who allegedly intentionally struck and killed two peacocks by running them over with his pickup truck, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday.

Pet Project: Rusty from San Gabriel Humane Society
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Rusty is an 8-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix. He's a very friendly and affectionate dog. He one of the shelter's longest-term residents in search of a forever home. Call Gosia at the San Gabriel Humane Society at 626-286-1159.

Pet Project: Ritchie from Paw Works finds his forever home
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A 9-year-old Pomeranian mix stole the heart of one of the workers working to help find him a forever home. Ritchie was dumped at a high-kill shelter without his wheelchair. Brittany from Paw Works worked to get him a new wheelchair and made sure he was getting physical therapy. In the process, she decided to adopt Ritchie herself and is even starting to get some movement back in his rear end! Congratulations to Brittany and Ritchie! If you're interested in adopting a pet, you can call Paw Works at 805-852-1744.

Pet Project: Quidditch from Karma Rescue
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Quidditch is a 7-year-old short hair Chihuahua looking for his forever home! He loves being held and sitting on your lap. The perfect movie night companion! For more information visit www.karmarescue.org or call 310-512-RUFF.

Pet Project: Riley from Mutt Match LA
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Riley is a 2-year-old Golden Lab/Shepherd mix looking for her forever home! She is super smart, walks well on a leash and loves running and hiking. For more information visit muttmatchla.org or call 323-839-2980.

Pet Project: Enzo from Best Friends Los Angeles
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Enzo is a sweet couch potato who would be a perfect fit for a family. The 6-year-old mixed breed dog can be found at Best Friends Los Angeles by calling 424-208-8840

Pet Project: Charlie from Ken-Mar Rescue
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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.