Dallas shelter at 140% capacity, extends adoption hours this Saturday
The Dallas animal shelter is 140% full going into the holidays. It's even more of a problem right now because part of the shelter will soon be closed as the floors are resurfaced.
Animal shelter asks for help after man surrenders nearly 1,000 mice
The mice are continuing to multiply and the animal shelter is asking for the public’s help.
North Carolina dog's search for love after owners killed in Helene ends in joy amidst life's darkest hours
A beagle named Moose survived the devastation of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina after his owners died. Despite facing trauma, he found love and healing with a foster family.
Video: Missing wallaby captured in Kentucky after days on the lam
Home security video showed the missing marsupial darting through the streets of Chavies, Kentucky.
Godley dog attack sends 1 victim to the hospital
Officials in the Johnson County town of Godley are investigating a dog attack.
Another mountain lion spotted in Plano alleyway
Plano officials said the animal was captured on a homeowner’s security camera on Friday night.
Horrifically matted dog get a new look and a new home
One of the most matted dogs Dallas Animal Services has ever picked up is now enjoying life in Murphy. The pup originally named Noah now has a new look and a loving home.
Pet of the Day: Meet Star
An energetic, 5-year-old dog who loves the outdoors is looking for a new home. Star is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
See it: Butter the lucky horse beats the odds in dramatic 60-foot well rescue
"We were all amazed she came out without any major trauma," Riverside County Animal Services veterinarian Dr. Itzel Vizcarra said.
Escaped monkeys update: 1 safe, 42 still loose
Officials say one of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed.
Frisco Mountain Lion: Camera spots big cat in homeowner's backyard
Mountain lions can move dozens of miles a day. There’s no established population of mountain lions in North Texas, making this sighting extremely rare.
Escaped monkeys update: They're ‘having an adventure’
On Wednesday, 43 monkeys escaped from a primate research facility in South Carolina.
Dog of the Day: Star
An energetic, 5-year-old dog who loves the outdoors is looking for a new home. Star is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Peanut the squirrel seized, euthanized in NY state raid; Elon Musk reacts
The news has sparked widespread backlash, with even Elon Musk weighing in after retweeting a post that urged, “The government should leave people and their animals alone."
Instagram-famous pet squirrel Peanut seized by authorities in New York
Based on Peanut’s Instagram account, he's clearly no ordinary squirrel. He knows how to jump with precision, wears a trendy cowboy hat, and even eats waffles.
Rabid bat found in Plano
A bat found near the entrance of Campisi's restaurant, near the intersection of the Sam Rayburn Tollway and the Dallas North Tollway on Oct. 24, has tested positive for rabies.
SeaQuest in Fort Worth shuts down amid animal cruelty investigation
The SeaQuest Interactive Zoo and Aquarium inside Fort Worth’s Ridgemar Mall abruptly closed after being reported for possible animal cruelty.
Pet of the Day: Honey
If you are interested in adopting Honey or another pet, go to spca.org or call 214-742-7722.
Should elephants be considered people? A Colorado court may decide
An animal rights group has asked the court to decide whether five elephants that have lived at the same Colorado zoo for decades are considered persons under the law.
NYC could allow paid sick leave for pet care
The bill would allow employees to use sick time for pet-related medical care, including any situation where the pet needs medical diagnosis, treatment for a physical illness or injury, or preventative care.