Weatherford man who stomped on kittens’ heads, tortured and killed them faces 40 years in prison
The former animal shelter employee told police detectives that he tortured the kittens out of anger and frustration from having a newborn that would not sleep at home and being unable to watch pornography, which he was addicted to.
50 Rottweilers and other dogs rescued in Watauga animal cruelty case
“The conditions that the animals were being held in were some of the worst that my animal services people have ever seen," the police chief said.
Watch: Geriatric penguins get new ‘retirement island’ at New England Aquarium
Some of the penguins at the aquarium are in their 30s, which is double the normal life expectancy of African penguins in the wild.
Pet of the day: Leesha
If you are interested in adopting Leesha, visit spca.org or call (214) 742-7722.
Young women wanted for stealing Rowlett man’s dog while he’s in the restroom
Rowlett police are trying to find two young women who took off with a man’s dog while he was in the restroom at a McDonald’s restaurant.
Pet of the day: Maddox
If you are interested in adopting Maddox, visit spca.org or call (214) 742-7722.
Dog of the Day: Sophia
A friendly dog who loves to make new friends is looking for a new home. Sophia is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Capybaras return to the Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo is celebrating the addition of three new capybaras. Velero, Atziri and Piquiri recently arrived from the San Diego Zoo.
Colorado puppy thieves fake seizure to steal dogs from pet store: police
The theft was captured on video at Perfect Pets in Centennial on Sunday afternoon.
Watch: Firefighters save goat stranded on 5th-floor ledge in Spain
Firefighters in Madrid rescued a goat stranded on a fifth-floor window ledge using carrots and lettuce to lure it to safety.
Pet of the day: Eclipse
If you are interested in adopting Eclipse, visit spca.org or call (214) 742-7722.
See the rare ‘doomsday’ fish that washed up in Mexico
A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.
Orange alligators? South Carolina gators emerge from winter brumation with new look
Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February.
Pet of the Day: Cindy
If you're interested in adopting Cindy visit spca.org or call (214) 742-7722.
What does it take to raise my own backyard chickens?
Soaring egg prices have had some people considering raising chickens of their own. If that's you, there are some things you should know.
Plano bat tests positive for rabies
Plano residents are being warned about rabies after a bat in the city tested positive for the deadly virus.
Watch: Emotional reunion as stolen dog returns home after over 7 years
A tearful reunion between a family and their beloved dog was caught on tape more than seven years after she was stolen from their yard.
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo's Grand Champion Steer auctioned for $375K
The Grand Champion Steer, Alley Cat, was raised by 16-year-old Mattison Koepp, of La Vernia, Texas, near San Antonio.
2025 Fort Worth Junior Grand Champion Steer Award winner revealed: Meet 'Alley Cat'
The judges say this year’s competition was stiff. They looked for a combination of physical features, genetics and a “wow factor."
Largest shark ever tagged by research group spotted off Florida coast
Researchers are tracking what may be the largest male white shark ever tagged by OCEARCH, with recent signals coming from off Florida's east coast near Jacksonville.