Puppy born with upside-down paws as shelter seeks donations for surgery
7-week-old pug Mila suffers from a condition known as bilateral luxated elbows.
Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
Animal lovers upset geese could be killed over excessive poop
An animal rights group in Foster City is protesting a plan to kill hundreds of geese in the city. But residents who live near Marlin Park say the problem of goose poop has gotten out of hand.
Coast Guard rescues dog who fell overboard in North Carolina
The crew aboard a boat in the area received a report of a vessel that had lost their dog overboard.
K-9 helps arrest suspect who rammed California police car
The man was captured with help from a K-9 after he abandoned the stolen Chevrolet Tahoe and tried to hide in backyards of a residential neighborhood in Fresno, police said.
Animal Society offers $5K reward after puppy shot in foot, cat shot in spine
Veterinarians said both animals suffered severe injuries, and the cat’s prognosis is poor.
2nd horse dies in two days at Santa Anita Park
A 4-year-old colt with five first-place finishes in 14 career races has died at Santa Anita Park, the track's second racehorse death in two days and third in the last six days, state horse racing officials confirmed Sunday.
Griffith Park pony rides: Clashes grow between activists , customers
A group of animal rights activists is once again raising concerns about the horses kept for pony rides at Griffith Park, complaining that the animals are forced to work even when temperatures soar into the 90s.
Nashville Zoo welcomes 1st spotted fanaloka born in U.S.
The Nashville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a pup you've probably never heard of.
Why birds sing in the spring
Day length, sunlight and instinct give the birds their seasonal cue
Baby giraffe at San Diego Zoo fitted with braces after being born with limb condition
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
'One-in-a-million' yellow cardinal spotted in Florida
Experts say while there are millions of red cardinals, there are only 10-15 yellow cardinals in North America.
Pitbull puppies stolen from LA home of children with autism
A search is underway in Los Angeles for the suspect who allegedly stole two pitbull puppies belonging to two young children with autism.
Cat accused of trespassing wins $125,000 settlement, owner calls for policy changes
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
Man riding horse critically injured after being struck by SUV in Riverside
The horse was walked back to the home of its owner by a police officer with experience in working with horses, Riverside police said.
Dog left tied to fire hydrant with backpack full of toys, heartbreaking note from owner
Baby Girl was found tied to a fire hydrant earlier this week with a backpack full of her favorite toys and a heartbreaking note from her owner.
‘Lost puppy’ rescued by family turns out to be baby coyote
“He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified him as a lost puppy,” the Cape Wildlife Center shared on social media.
Southern California wild burro fatally shot with arrow
Photos show that the arrow struck with sufficient force to penetrate all the way through the animal’s belly and out the other side.
LAFD firefighters save kitten from burning building in South LA
It was a happy ending for a kitten who was rescued out of a burning building by firefighters with the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Oxnard man charged with illegally keeping pet alligator
Initial reports incorrectly identified the alligator as a crocodile.