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.

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.

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.

'Blaze the Fire Kitty,' rescued from Tarzana drug lab explosion, gets a new best friend

It's been about a year since Blaze was rescued from a Tarzana drug lab explosion and adopted by Good Day LA's Gigi Graciette. Here's an update on the little kitten survivor.

Dog parasite detected in Colorado River for 1st time, originating from other states

A parasite that can potentially kill dogs has been discovered for the first time in the Colorado River in Southern California, a study from University of California, Riverside said.

Newborn Southern White Rhino wobbles around his new zoo home

A zoo in the United Kingdom has welcomed the birth of a very special animal – a baby southern white rhinoceros. 

11-foot, 750-pound alligator seized from New York home

The 11-foot gator's owner reportedly allowed members of the public to get into a pool and pet the "unsecured" reptile.

Study reveals dogs can relieve stress, improve concentration in humans

A recent study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that certain activities might enhance individuals' brainwave patterns linked to rest and relaxation.