Los Angeles Zoo announces birth of four meerkat pups

The Los Angeles Zoo announced the birth of four "energetic'' meerkat pups,  bringing the total to eight in this particular "mob'' or family.

Bear tranquilized after roaming streets in Sylmar

A bear seen wandering through the streets in Sylmar was tranquilizer Monday morning by Fish and Wildlife personnel.

Video: Bear trapped inside SUV freed by deputies

A hungry bear got itself trapped inside of an SUV and sheriff's deputies had to free it by breaking one of the car windows.

Petco to match $25K in donations to LA Animal Services until June 30

Los Angeles Animal Services announced Tuesday that the Petco Foundation will match up to $25,000 in donations it receives through June 30 to help care for animals at the shelters.   

Highly contagious hemorrhagic rabbit disease found in California for 1st time

For the first time a highly contagious and deadly rabbit has been found in California, according to the Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).