Pet Project: Blu from Mutt Match
Blu is a dog estimated to between ages 7 and 8. He was dumped at the shelter by his "owner," with less than 24 hours to live. He has gone through surgery to remove several masses, all benign and has spent two weeks with a trainer at Mutt Match. He knows basic commands and is house trained. He would do best as the only dog or with other submissive dogs. Also, it is preferred he is adopted by someone active to keep him in shape. Contact Terah at 323-839-2980 or visit muttmatchla.org.
Copy Cat, world's first cloned cat, dies at 18 in College Station
Before Copy Cat, no pet had ever been successfully cloned with 100 percent genetic identity.
Pet Project: Carlos and Miguel from Doggie Tahiti
Carlos and Miguel are one of several Lab Mix puppies at Doggie Tahiti. They are 7-weeks-old. For more information, call Lisa at 323-205-0658 or visit doggietahiti.net.
13-year-old boy makes bow ties for shelter animals to help them get adopted
Since starting his mission, Sir Darius estimates he has made 400 to 500 bow ties, helping more than 100 animals find their forever home.
Pet Project: Stefano from Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats
Stafano is a sweet senior cat who is looking for his forever home! He is FIV+ so he'll need to find a forever home as the only cat or a home with other FIV+ kitties. His adoption fee has already been covered by a generous donor. For more information, visit www.kittybungalow.org.
Blind pug and his seeing-eye chihuahua in need of forever home
The Colorado Pug Rescue is hoping some kind folks will help with donations and perhaps provide these best friends with a forever home.
Vets extract beach towel after python swallows it whole
A pet python had to undergo an unusual procedure after it somehow swallowed a beach towel whole.
Pet Project: Lola from Best Friends Animal Society
Lola is a sensational senior with a spectacular smile! She loves people, car rides, napping and the sun. She is great on walks and is ready to retire into a loving forever home. For more information on this playful pup, visit bestfriendsla.org or call 818-643-3989.
Pet Project: Gordo from League of Extraordinary Mutts
Gordo is a 4-year-old American Staffordshire pup looking for his forever home! He is fully trained, loves all people, is very athletic and energetic. He is also a major love bug and loves to snuggle! For more information, visit loemrescue.org or call 424-248-5977.
Pet Project: Pascal from spcaLA
Pascal is a 10-year-old Chihuahua pup looking for his forever home! He is incredibly sweet and loves people and other pets. He also loves to explore and is great on walks. He's also already potty trained! For more information, visit spcaLA.com or call 323-730-5300.
Pet Project: Talitha from Paw Works
Talitha is a 3-year-old terrier mix looking for her forever home! She's a little shy at first but very sweet. For more information, visit www.pawworks.org or call 805-852-1744.
Police dog killed in line of duty to be honored with custom painted casket
A K-9 fatally shot apprehending a fugitive in Utah earlier this month will be honored next week with a specially designed casket that bears the hero dog's portrait and the American flag.
Parrot shouts 'fire' to warn family about blaze in kitchen
The residents inside the home said that their bird has never said the word 'fire' until this incident, reports say.
12-year-old boy drops off pit bull puppy at shelter to protect it from his abusive father
A young boy is being branded as brave for leaving a puppy at an animal shelter to save it from abuse.
Pet Project: Boxy Brown from NKLA Pet Adoption Center
Boxy Brown is a 9-year-old super terrier looking for her forever home! She is a super sweet, spunky senior who loves hiking, car rides and cuddling. She is also housetrained and great with children. For more information, visit NKLA.org or call 424-208-8840.
Cursing dog collar will let you know what your pup is really thinking when it barks
A new dog collar spits out a curse word every time your dog barks.
Glendale police looking for stolen truck with puppy inside
A man's work truck was stolen on Thursday with his 5-month-old puppy inside, according to Glendale police.
Pet Project: Kandi from West LA Animal Shelter
Kandi is an 8-year-old mixed breed who has been in and out of the West LA Shelter for the past three years and is looking for her forever home! She is a fantastic dog who loves people, treats and is good with other dogs. For more information, visit laanimalservices.com or call 310-207-3156.
Prank group releases pigeons with MAGA hats over Democratic debate in Las Vegas
The prank group known as P.U.T.I.N. (Pigeons United To Interfere Now) released footage of the pigeons in the MAGA hats on Feb. 18.
Pet Project: Kane from San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
Kane is a small Chihuahua mix. The 4-year-old handsome boy has blue eyes. He was shy and timid at first but with patience from staff and volunteers at the San Gabriel Valley Human Society shelter, he became relaxed. Now, he enjoys going on walks and playing with other dogs. He would do well in a home with another dog. Contact Ginny or Rachel at 626-286-1159 or visit sgvhumane.org.