Kisses from your dog may contain deadly bacteria, study says
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.
Rescued puppy found with burnt plastic in fur to be fostered by firefighter
The puppy had burnt plastic all over his body and face before firefighters rescued him from the burning debris.
The puppy had burnt plastic all over his body and face before firefighters rescued him from the burning debris.
Unsightly deer concerns Coloradoans, wildlife officials respond
A deer with warts all over its body has prompted concerns in one Colorado town.
A deer with warts all over its body has prompted concerns in one Colorado town.
Mountain lion kittens that died in Thousand Oaks test positive for rat poison
Two mountain lion kittens that died just days after being discovered last November in a Thousand Oaks office complex tested positive for rat poison, National Park Service officials reported Wednesday.
Two mountain lion kittens that died just days after being discovered last November in a Thousand Oaks office complex tested positive for rat poison, National Park Service officials reported Wednesday.
Think again before buying or adopting bunnies as Easter gifts
Advocacy groups say the well-meaning gesture often leads to abandoned bunnies when families realize they're not equipped to properly take care of the animals.
Advocacy groups say the well-meaning gesture often leads to abandoned bunnies when families realize they're not equipped to properly take care of the animals.
Most dog owners are improperly feeding their pets, study finds
A recent study shows less than 5% of dog owners are following FDA guidelines when it comes to feeding their pets.
A recent study shows less than 5% of dog owners are following FDA guidelines when it comes to feeding their pets.
Video shows man saving goose from python's coils
The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.
The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.
Video: Bear munching on pumpkin at La Cañada Flintridge home
LASD shared a video of a bear enjoying their lunch at an LA County foothills neighborhood.
LASD shared a video of a bear enjoying their lunch at an LA County foothills neighborhood.
How to keep your kids and pets safe during a heatwave
As temperatures continue to rise, officials are reminding people of the dangers of leaving kids and pets in hot cars.
As temperatures continue to rise, officials are reminding people of the dangers of leaving kids and pets in hot cars.
Fox that bit 9 people around Capitol Hill tests positive for rabies; 3 kits euthanized
The wild fox that bit nine people, including a congressman and a reporter on Capitol Hill, has tested positive for rabies.
The wild fox that bit nine people, including a congressman and a reporter on Capitol Hill, has tested positive for rabies.
Mystery as dozens of dead sea lions wash up on the coast between Newport and Laguna Beach
More than 20 dead sea lions have washed up on Orange County beaches as of last week. Experts are having a tough time figuring out why.
More than 20 dead sea lions have washed up on Orange County beaches as of last week. Experts are having a tough time figuring out why.
Dogs’ faces evolved to improve human connection, study shows
Scientists believe man’s best friend developed those caring, “puppy-dog eyes” over time as a way to communicate and show empathy.
Scientists believe man’s best friend developed those caring, “puppy-dog eyes” over time as a way to communicate and show empathy.
Help needed: Ukrainian zoo continues evacuations after shelling amid Russian invasion
Feldman Ecopark appears to be continuing evacuation efforts and has asked for donations that will not only help rescue the animals and find temporary homes and care but assist in humanitarian efforts as well.
Feldman Ecopark appears to be continuing evacuation efforts and has asked for donations that will not only help rescue the animals and find temporary homes and care but assist in humanitarian efforts as well.
Invasive ‘jumping worms’ spreading across US
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.
Grunion run ashore along Cabrillo Beach: What to know about the 2022 spawn season
Every year, thousands of grunion run ashore along the beaches of Southern California to lay their eggs in one of the more unique spawning rituals.
Every year, thousands of grunion run ashore along the beaches of Southern California to lay their eggs in one of the more unique spawning rituals.
Woman warns pet owners after dog gets bitten by rattlesnake
A woman is warning pet owners after her dog was bitten by a rattlesnake in her own backyard, causing her pup to need emergency veterinarian care to save its life.
A woman is warning pet owners after her dog was bitten by a rattlesnake in her own backyard, causing her pup to need emergency veterinarian care to save its life.
Veterans with PTSD can now train service dogs as part of new program
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
Great white shark killed California bodyboarder on Christmas
Tomas Abraham Butterfield, 42, was bitten in the head, chest and shoulder in the Morro Bay attack and died from “complications of multiple penetrating blunt force traumatic injuries,” according to a coroner’s report.
Tomas Abraham Butterfield, 42, was bitten in the head, chest and shoulder in the Morro Bay attack and died from “complications of multiple penetrating blunt force traumatic injuries,” according to a coroner’s report.
John Travolta adopts dog Jamie Lee Curtis featured during Betty White Oscars tribute
Mac N Cheese has found a new home with the Travolta family, one day after Jamie Lee Curtis featured her during the Oscars ceremony.
Mac N Cheese has found a new home with the Travolta family, one day after Jamie Lee Curtis featured her during the Oscars ceremony.
Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.