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.

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.

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.

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.

Can artificial intelligence decode dog barks?

Scientists are developing tools to distinguish whether a dog's bark shows playfulness or aggression.

'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'.

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.

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.