Volunteer puppy raisers needed in Los Angeles area: How to apply

America's VetDogs urgently needs volunteers in the Los Angeles area to raise puppies that will become service dogs for veterans and first responders.

Hoarding horror: Pasadena Humane rescues nearly 100 small animals in San Gabriel Valley bust

Pasadena Humane rescued nearly 100 mice and hamsters from a single home in Arcadia this week, calling it one of the largest small-animal hoarding cases in the shelter's recent history.

FDA issues recall of several brands of pet food due to salmonella risk

Pet food company Foodynamics is voluntarily recalling several brands of its dog and cat products due to possible salmonella contamination.

Squirrel chase leaves husky stranded high up a tree

In a surprising rescue in northern Indiana, a husky named Aurora gave her family and neighbors quite a scare after she climbed high into a tree while chasing a squirrel.

Lost and found: Lowe’s store cat's 85-mile journey ends in happy reunion

A beloved Richmond Lowe’s store cat named Francine has been safely reunited with her home after an unexpected 85-mile journey to North Carolina.

West Hollywood officially bans all retail sales of live animals

The new law, which takes effect in 2026, will prohibit the sale of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, hermit crabs, and arachnids in all pet shops within the city.

Critics slam LA shelter plan to transfer dogs between facilities

The new transfer initiative from LA Animal Services will take dogs who've been in one shelter for more than three months and then move them to a different shelter.

Maryland man injured after pet buffalo attacks him

Dick Wildes says at one point, he owned about 50 buffalo, and kept up to 30 on his farm in Hollywood, St. Mary’s County.