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.
Can artificial intelligence decode dog barks?
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.
Watch: Colorado dog turns on stove, starts house fire
A curious family dog is to blame for a house fire in Colorado.
China sending 2 new pandas to US for 1st time in over 20 years
China is sending a pair of giant pandas to the United States, the first in over two decades.
'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma
The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.
Fishermen in Mississippi pull off dramatic rescue of 38 dogs treading water
Two anglers and their fishing guide heard barking from a distance while fishing in Mississippi's Grenada Lake.
Mom and daughter on horseback hit by car in Santa Clarita; 2 horses killed
Marcela De Vivo and her daughter Isabelle were crossing a road on horseback when a car plowed into them. Marcela's horse was killed on impact, Isabelle's horse had to be euthanized.
Animals 'used for beastiality' among dozens rescued from dilapidated school bus in Pennsylvania: SPCA
Animal welfare workers in Pennsylvania say at least two animals "used for bestiality purposes" were among over two dozen rescued from a ramshackle school bus.
Expedition spots only 6 to 8 vaquita porpoises, the most endangered marine mammal
Experts believe the reason a small number of these marine mammals were seen is due to the animals likely moving to a different location outside of their natural habitat.
LA animal shelters change policies after dog attacks employee
Los Angeles Animal Services will retire its "red list" for animals in danger of euthanasia, and shelters will enact a buddy system for workers handling troubled animals.
Loyal dog saves camper's life after running miles for help: 'No words'
A loyal canine recently saved its owner's life after running for miles to guide others to the scene of a horrific car crash in Oregon.
Watch: Runaway bull flips woman, injures 3 at Oregon rodeo
The bull jumped a fence during a performance, flipping over a woman, and continued through a concession area and into a parking lot before being caught.
New luxury airline for dogs faces lawsuit shortly after its first flight
A brand-new luxury airline designed for dogs was recently sued mere days after its inaugural flight.
Family files lawsuit alleging pet sitter's negligence led to dog's drowning
A Los Angeles family has filed a lawsuit against their pet sitter and the company they used to hire her, alleging her negligence resulted in the death of their beloved family dog.
Confused dog takes top prize in 2024 Comedy Pet Photography Awards
See the hilarious pet pics that topped this year's Comedy Pet Photography Awards winners list.
VIDEO: Rehabilitated Brown Pelicans released into the wild
These Brown Pelicans were among more than 350 starving or injured seabirds found off California waters since mid-April.
VIDEO: Giraffe tosses toddler at Texas wildlife park
A toddler trying to feed a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose was lifted in the air by the animal.
Beagle breeder in Virginia fined $35M after 4,000 dogs rescued
A beagle breeder in Virginia received the largest ever animal-welfare fine this week after thousands of neglected dogs were rescued from its medical breeding facility in 2022.
LA animal shelter employee mauled by dog
Workers say the attack spotlights the growing crisis of overcrowding at local shelters because of illegal breeding, COVID returns, housing restrictions and situations like this.


















