LA approves temporary moratorium on dog breeding permits
The City Council approved a temporary moratorium on dog breeding permits, which officials say is an attempt to address overpopulation at the six city-run animal shelters.
LA Zoo welcomes 5 California condor babies, making for an 'epic egg-laying season' for the endangered bird
The first California condor hatchling arrived March 1, according to the zoo.
Could LA stop issuing dog breeding permits?
The Los Angeles City Council will consider a moratorium on dog breeding permits during its Tuesday meeting, to address massive overpopulation at the city's shelters.
K-9 officer stabbed in line of duty, recovering at animal hospital
A K-9 officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was stabbed during duty while responding to a report of a suicidal individual armed with a knife on March 29.
Southern California's 'Corgi Beach Day' returns
The legendary Huntington Beach event takes place April 6, 2024.
Famous casino cats need new home after closure
The Tropicana casino and hotel in Vegas is being torn down to build a baseball stadium.
LA approves temporary halt on animal breeding permits
The city has seen steadily increasing numbers of dogs, cats and rabbits at its six shelters for the last few years.
'Mountain lion' turns out to be chonky cat, police admit
A large cat seen in a South San Francisco residential area, initially mistaken for a mountain lion, was confirmed by police to be an oversized domestic or feral feline.
Pets and the solar eclipse: What to know
While some abnormal animal behavior has been recorded during eclipses of the past, don’t expect anything unusual from your pets. But there are a few things you can do to make sure they’ll stay safe.
American Airlines relaxes policy, allowing guests to bring pet and bag onboard
American Airlines is relaxing part of its pet policy to let owners bring their companion and a full-size carry-on bag into the cabin.
California safeguard protecting beachgoers from sharks on life support, expert warns
A renowned shark research center in Long Beach is in danger of shutting down after the state pulled funding for a program that provides safeguards against attacks.
Horse pulled from Santa Ana River in Eastvale
Crews took hours to airlift one horse off the riverbank. A second horse that escaped at the same time wasn't found for several days.
Firefighter adopts puppy rescued from house fire
A puppy that survived serious injuries in a house fire found a very special forever home. Now, he'll tour schools to teach the importance of fire safety.
Watch: Dogs cause $3,000 damage trying to reach cat inside car
A Florida woman woke up to find her car damaged by two dogs attempting to reach a cat inside.
Southern California officials urge residents not to adopt rabbits as Easter gifts
They say that what begins as a well-meaning gesture often leads to abandoned animals.
First-of-its-kind bill could limit bulldog, pug breeding
The bill wouldn’t single out any specific breeds but aims to limit the intentional breeding of animals that have identical physical deformities that negatively impact their health.
Punxsutawney Phil and wife Phyliss are parents of 2 babies
Now we know what Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who predicts whether an early spring will arrive each Feb. 2, does on the other 364 days.
Quick-thinking dog helps save another dog from drowning in river
In the United Kingdom, a Newfoundland dog's quick action saved a drowning Retriever in the Douglas Harbour,
Mountain lion kills man, mauls brother in Northern California attack
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) said the mountain lion was euthanized near the scene of the attack.
Most expensive, affordable cities to own a pet: Rover report
Some people have either delayed or decided to not have children altogether and instead got a pet because they claim pets are more affordable.