Rare snowy owl spotted in Orange County

It's like something out of a Harry Potter movie… a rare snowy owl was spotted on top of a house in Orange County.

Scientists find signs of Alzheimer's in dolphin brains

In total, 22 dolphin brains were studied in which researchers noted that the animals presented alterations in their brain chemistry, changes most commonly found in humans who have Alzheimer's.

Watch: Oklahoma firefighters rescue dog stuck in frozen lake

Oklahoma City Fire Department Stations 30 and 40 responded to the rescue. Video of the rescue shows one firefighter who used a paddle boat to reach the dog.

Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot

The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.

Dogs saved after FOX 11 report on overcrowding

A day after FOX 11 shared the story of Los Angeles' East Valley animal shelter – where more families gave up their pets due to financial fallouts from the current state of the economy – viewers began stepping in to help.

If you can’t afford your vet bills, there is some help

More and more pets are being surrendered to animal shelters because people can’t afford to keep them, especially the vet bills, which have gone up, just like everything else. 

Blind neglected Shih Tzu searching for home ahead of the holidays

Ten-year-old Dorothy had to have both her eyes removed after she was found neglected in a Monrovia parking lot. Despite her hardships, caretakers say she's as sweet as can be, and she's looking for a new home.

'All they want is a cozy bed and person': LA Animal shelters in turmoil as facilities reach maximum capacity

"It’s heartbreaking to walk through our kennels and see how many great dogs we have that are looking for homes that just need somebody to open up their home," said LA Animal Service Interim GM.

Sick dog abandoned in Hawthorne

A 1-year-old Pit Bull mix suffering from mange was abandoned at a spcaLA facility in Hawthorne recently, and the organization is searching for the man who allegedly left the pup behind.

You can now get a 'unicorn license' from LA County Animal Care

Weeks ago, 7-year-old Madeline got a "unicorn license," from LA County Animal Care, which would allow her to keep one of the animals in her backyard if she ever found one. Now you too can get your own license.

Watch: Saint Bernard engulfed by lake-effect snowfall in New York

As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service had recorded 37 inches of snow in Osceola, which is just east of Lake Ontario.