3-week-old puppies tossed from car near Mission Viejo animal shelter soon to be adoptable
The shelter was able to locate the suspect and the puppies' mom, and reunite her with her babies. The department said it's filing animal cruelty charges.
The shelter was able to locate the suspect and the puppies' mom, and reunite her with her babies. The department said it's filing animal cruelty charges.
Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
WATCH: Oklahoma dog ignites house fire after chewing on lithium-ion battery
The Tulsa Fire Department urges homeowners to keep lithium-ion batteries out of reach of children and pets.
The Tulsa Fire Department urges homeowners to keep lithium-ion batteries out of reach of children and pets.
Thousands head to Pacifica to watch World Dog Surfing Championships
Thousands of fans and dog lovers came from all over the world to watch dogs surf at Linda Mar Beach.
Thousands of fans and dog lovers came from all over the world to watch dogs surf at Linda Mar Beach.
Missouri police dog dies in hot patrol car after air conditioner malfunctions
The Arnold Police Department said 4-year-old Vader passed away from heat exhaustion on Wednesday when temperatures reached the mid-90s that day.
The Arnold Police Department said 4-year-old Vader passed away from heat exhaustion on Wednesday when temperatures reached the mid-90s that day.
Sea lions washing up onto Santa Barbara, Ventura County beaches showing signs of algae poisoning
Animal rescuers in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties say they've been inundated in recent days with reports of sick sea lions washing up on shore, showing signs they may have been poisoned by a harmful algal bloom.
Animal rescuers in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties say they've been inundated in recent days with reports of sick sea lions washing up on shore, showing signs they may have been poisoned by a harmful algal bloom.
Flying with your dog? New CDC rules take effect: Here's what to know
The new dog import rules apply to those returning from a trip overseas with a dog, visiting the U.S., or adopting a dog from abroad.
The new dog import rules apply to those returning from a trip overseas with a dog, visiting the U.S., or adopting a dog from abroad.
Kitten stuck in tire rescued by firefighters
Firefighters with Station 86 responded to the call to safely free the kitty using the truck's reciprocating saw and a large spoon to protect it from the blade.
Firefighters with Station 86 responded to the call to safely free the kitty using the truck's reciprocating saw and a large spoon to protect it from the blade.
Local teen competes in grueling equestrian race on rescued horse
Erna Valdivia just became the first African American teenage girl to compete in the Tevis Cup, a one-day, 100-mile race across the Sierra Nevada, and she did it on a horse her mother rescued.
Erna Valdivia just became the first African American teenage girl to compete in the Tevis Cup, a one-day, 100-mile race across the Sierra Nevada, and she did it on a horse her mother rescued.
Bear seemingly tightrope-walks across fence in Florida neighborhood: 'Let it do its thing'
A balancing bear stole the show in a Florida neighborhood last week – and no, the circus wasn't in town!
A balancing bear stole the show in a Florida neighborhood last week – and no, the circus wasn't in town!
Over 40 dogs rescued from Riverside County 'hoarder house'
Some dogs were found in confined rooms, others in crates, and others roaming freely. More than a dozen dogs were found dead but officials said that number could rise.
Some dogs were found in confined rooms, others in crates, and others roaming freely. More than a dozen dogs were found dead but officials said that number could rise.
Firefighters carry 160-pound dog down Oregon mountain after pup is injured on trail
A big pup is safe after being rescued from Saddle Mountain in Oregon with injured paws.
A big pup is safe after being rescued from Saddle Mountain in Oregon with injured paws.
Dog that spent 473 days in shelter gets chance at ‘new life’
Bruno was dumped outside of a Virginia animal shelter in March 2023, along with his siblings.
Bruno was dumped outside of a Virginia animal shelter in March 2023, along with his siblings.
Adopted dog returned 8 years later before finding new forever family
The Pennsylvania SPCA says Max was adopted as a puppy 8 years ago, but “unforeseen circumstances" brought him back to the shelter last week.
The Pennsylvania SPCA says Max was adopted as a puppy 8 years ago, but “unforeseen circumstances" brought him back to the shelter last week.
16 puppies allegedly dumped at gas station saved by Pasco County rescue group
A Pasco County animal rescue group stepped in to save 16 puppies allegedly found dumped at a gas station despite limits on intakes with canine influenza.
A Pasco County animal rescue group stepped in to save 16 puppies allegedly found dumped at a gas station despite limits on intakes with canine influenza.
Multiple hamsters found in burglary suspect's pants
Officers in Ohio say they found rodents in a man’s leopard-print onesie when they went to arrest him for a string of burglaries that included a pet shop.
Officers in Ohio say they found rodents in a man’s leopard-print onesie when they went to arrest him for a string of burglaries that included a pet shop.
Dog found in Malibu with zip ties around face and neck
The 7-year-old German Shepherd was found July 3 by a group of rock climbers.
The 7-year-old German Shepherd was found July 3 by a group of rock climbers.
Can artificial intelligence decode dog barks?
Scientists are developing tools to distinguish whether a dog's bark shows playfulness or aggression.
Scientists are developing tools to distinguish whether a dog's bark shows playfulness or aggression.
South Padre Island shark attacks injure 4, officials say
Four people were injured in shark attacks on South Padre Island on the Fourth of July.
Four people were injured in shark attacks on South Padre Island on the Fourth of July.
Watch: Colorado dog turns on stove, starts house fire
A curious family dog is to blame for a house fire in Colorado.
A curious family dog is to blame for a house fire in Colorado.