Giraffe crushes car windshield at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

A North Texas family's drive through a wildlife preserve to feed the animals ended with a scary moment on Thursday.

Dog adopted after 1,139 days at LA shelter

A true "Cinderella story" for Cinderella, a 6-year-old Pit Bull mix who was adopted after 1,139 days in a Los Angeles shelter.

Final Yee-haw? Rodeos could be banned in LA under this new ordinance

If Los Angeles City Council passes the ban, the annual LA leg of the Professional Bull Ride tour held in Crypto.com Arena will end.

US Navy sailor launches rescue of puppy saved during overseas deployment: ‘Can’t leave a comrade behind’

Paws of War co-founder Robert Misseri said in a statement that Koda’s story is a recurring situation for many active military members who rescue and "fall in love with animals overseas."

Pandas could be gone from American zoos by the end of 2024

All giant pandas at zoos in the U.S. are currently on loan from China in separate agreements that are set to expire late next year.

Dog resembles the Hulk after dipping head into lake

A dog owner in Nottingham, England, was startled on Oct. 1, when her boxer dunked her head into an algae-covered lake and came out resembling the Hulk.

This California city is 1st in US to recognize legal rights of nonhuman animals

The city of Ojai is now the first in the U.S. to recognize the legal rights of a nonhuman animal. The ordinance defines and protects elephants' right to liberty.

Dog violently stolen from owner at North Hollywood 7-Eleven recovered

A pit bull mix dog that was stolen from its owner during a brazen attack inside a North Hollywood 7-Eleven store was recovered safely Thursday and returned home, and one suspect was taken into custody.

Undercover Texas jaguar cub sting results in country’s first charges under ‘Big Cat Act’

In December 2022, the Big Cat Act was put into effect, which made it illegal to import, transport, sell or possess any wildlife species that are prohibited. This includes jaguars, which are considered a prohibited species.

South Carolina auto mechanics find 8-foot albino boa constrictor in engine: 'Is someone missing their pet?'

Auto mechanics in South Carolina made a startling discovery when they opened the hood of a vehicle brought in for a check engine light issue. Inside, they found an unexpected passenger—an 8-foot albino boa constrictor.

Popular Southern California beach indefinitely shut down to protect sea lions

The popular beach will close to protect vulnerable sea lions so they can breed and nurse. After seven years, the city must apply for either a new amendment or a new coastal development permit.

'Really remarkable': Missing toddler found in woods asleep on family dog

Troopers used drones and police dogs in the search while local police and citizens from both Michigan and adjacent Wisconsin helped look for the girl in the remote wooded area.

Hollywood Forever cats in need to forever homes

Attention cat lovers! Hollywood Forever is looking for fur-ever families willing to take in these abandoned, but adorable cats.