Arizona Border Patrol K-9 Officer retires after 7 years of service

An Arizona Border Patrol K-9 Officer is getting a well-deserved retirement after serving his community for more than seven years. Now, he gets to live out his life as a spoiled indoor dog.

Mysterious disease killing young bears in the Sierra Nevada

A mysterious disease has stricken several young black bears captured in the Sierra Nevada, and one telltale sign is their fearlessness at being around humans.

Bulldog puppy stolen at gunpoint in North Hollywood returned to owner

Police say a French bulldog puppy stolen at gunpoint in the parking lot of a Target store in North Hollywood has been returned to its owner.

Massive gator gets trapped on lanai before taking a swim in family's pool

Tim Kelly had quite the surprise Friday morning when he heard growling while getting his morning cup of coffee. He turned around to see a massive alligator -- between 7 and 9 feet -- on the lanai of his Pinellas County home.

Los Angeles becomes no kill city for animal shelters for first time

The City of Los Angeles has become a no-kill city for animal shelters for the first time, making it the largest no-kill city in the country.

LA's most popular dog breed? The French bulldog

The American Kennel Club Tuesday announced its annual list of the most popular AKC-recognized breeds. The top dog in Los Angeles? The French bulldog.

‘Astronomically rare’ snake with 3 'emoji' smiley faces sells for $6,000

Justin Kobylka, a snake breeder in Georgia, sold a rare ball python for $6,000 after the reptile ended up with the shape of three smiley faces on its body.

Pet owners warned to beware of animal thieves amid greater demand

Increased demand for pets during the COVID-19 pandemic is creating opportunities for thieves to profit, making it more important than ever for pet owners to protect their four-legged loved ones.

Town comes together to save dog from frozen pond

Police, first responders and neighbors banded together in an Arkansas town to rescue a dog who was trapped in the middle of a frozen pond.

Royal Thai Navy rescues cats from sinking ship

Photos and video show Royal Thai Navy sailors rescuing four cats from a sinking ship off the coast of the Satan province.

Wolf tracked near Yosemite for 1st time in 100 years

Gray wolves were eradicated in California early in the last century because of their perceived threat to livestock. Their reappearance in the state has riled ranchers, who say wolves have preyed on their livestock on public or private land.