Video: San Jose K-9 bites man’s throat for 1 minute re-igniting police dog concerns

Unlike other use-of-force options, police dogs can be unpredictable, often leading to devastating injuries regardless of what a person has done. In Anthony Paredes’ case, his injuries were nearly fatal, requiring two weeks in a hospital.

‘Murder hornets’ get a new name; now called northern giant hornets

The invasive species that were known as the "murder hornets" or "Asian giant hornets" now have a new name and will be called the northern giant hornets.

Pennsylvania man dies after he was strangled by pet snake that was later shot by police

A man has died days after he was found with a snake wrapped around his neck inside his home in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. An officer who responded to the scene shot and killed the snake, authorities say.

Watch: Endless sea of crickets overrun Idaho highway

The blanket of bugs not only creates slick spots on highways but they also can devour crops in the area.

Shelters, rescues waiving adoption fees at LA County locations

Best Friends Animal Society is calling on loving families to consider adopting. The nonprofit has teamed up with shelters in Los Angeles County to host an adoption weekend – where adoption fees will be waived – from Friday, July 22 to Sunday, July 24.

Dog saves owner after 70-foot fall off Tahoe cliff

A border collie named Saul helped rescue his owner after he fell off a cliff in a remote area in Tahoe National Forest last week. He led the search team directly to the man who was badly injured in the fall and had to be air-lifted to a hospital.

LA Animal Service officials blame staff shortage for issues at city shelters

The interim general manager of LA Animal Services said insufficient staff levels are to blame for dogs in city shelters living in overcrowded conditions while sometimes going weeks or months without being walked.

The good news behind the recent shark sightings

Marine experts say there might be a silver lining behind the increase in activity.

Los Angeles city animal shelters in need of families looking to adopt, facility volunteers

Here in Los Angeles, there are growing concerns about animals in the city's shelters. These shelters are in desperate need of qualified and willing families to adopt these pets, as well as volunteers.

Several dog treats recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

A North Carolina-based company is recalling certain dog treats after samples of the product tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria.

Veterinarians grappling with national pet blood shortage

BluePearl Pet Hospitals in the Charleston, South Carolina, area say they only get about a third of the donations they’d like. When they don’t have enough blood — that leads to tough situations.

Woman sues local cosmetic company over claims of 'cruelty-free' mink eyelashes

A local makeup artist claims that Lilly Lashes, founded by Shahs of Sunset star Lilly Ghalichi made false claims that their false eyelashes were cruelty-free. The company is denying the allegations.

Florida Red Lobster finds rare 1-in-30-million orange lobster

The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.