Hoarding horror: Dozens of neglected animals, dead cats, recovered from Diamond Bar home
More than 80 neglected animals were recovered from a home in Diamond Bar this week. Several dead cats, including some that had been dead so long that only the skeletons remained, were also recovered.
Dogs can recognize their owners just by their voice, study finds
New research suggests that dogs can identify their owners purely on their voice, without the help of sight and smell.
Girlfriend 'smiled' before throwing boyfriend's dog off 7th floor balcony in Clearwater Beach
Eric Adeson says he is numb after watching his girlfriend, who he says was drinking and using drugs, pick up his pug, Bucky, and throw him off the balcony. She faces multiple charges.
More than a dozen neglected animals recovered in Riverside County
More than one dozen neglected animals were recovered at a home in Riverside County this week. One officer called the situation "one of the worst I've been in."
'Hank the Tank,' Lake Tahoe bear, gets exonerated for many home break-ins
A large black bear that was set to be captured and euthanized for allegedly breaking into dozens of Lake Tahoe homes will be spared, state wildlife officials announced.
Owning a pet may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
LA Zoo raises $243K, calling it the 'Betty White effect'
The Los Angeles Zoo announced Thursday an uptick in volunteer applications and major donor interest in honor of Betty White, calling it the "Betty White Effect" that has brought in more than $243,000 since White's death on Dec. 31.
Statues of presidential dogs unveiled at Lincoln Memorial
Some of the country’s first dogs were honored with life-size statues for Presidents Day in Washington, D.C.
'Hank the Tank’: 500-pound black bear ransacks Lake Tahoe homes, evades authorities
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
California lawmaker introduces 'Dog and Cat Bill of Rights'
The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.
Last roundup? Rodeo coming to Los Angeles amid possible ban
The Professional Bull Riders Tour returns to Los Angeles this week for what animal rights activists hope will be the last time, pending a possible city ban on implements used in rodeos that still hasn't received final approval.
WATCH: Deaf dog saved from euthanasia drives around Daytona Speedway
Looks like Gemma could give pro-NASCAR racers a run for their money one day!
One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Budweiser Clydesdales back in the Super Bowl
The world-renowned Budweiser Clydesdales are making a special appearance in the Big Game.
Crocodile with tire stuck around neck for 6 years is finally freed
A wild crocodile with a motorcycle tire stuck around its neck since 2016 has finally been freed thanks to an Indonesian bird catcher’s tireless effort.
State trooper takes ‘leap of faith’ to catch runaway cat
Video showed Trooper Enrique Llerenas literally leap into action and catch the cat before it could run away into the forest.
Car vs wild donkey accidents on the rise in the IE, with 1 crash resulting in woman's death
Interactions between humans and wild donkeys in the Inland Empire has become dangerous for both the animals and humans. But what was a dream for a permanent wild donkey sanctuary is now a reality.
What did the megalodon look like? Scientists say we still don’t know
Scientists say the megalodon—the largest shark to ever live— may not have resembled the great white shark as the world has come to believe.
Watch: Dolphins ride waves alongside surfers off California coast
A pod of dolphins was spotted riding waves alongside surfers in a remarkable up-close encounter.