Mini dachshund evades capture on Australian island for over a year; rescuers seek help
Valerie was recently caught on surveillance footage and rescuers are zeroing in on her location, but they need the public's help.
21 arrested at active cockfight in Hunt Co., 65 live roosters seized
The Hunt County Sheriff's Office, along with the SPCA of Texas, seized 65 live and 10 dead roosters from a cockfight that was in progress in Celeste, Texas on Sunday afternoon.
Pet of the day: Relish
If you are interested in adopting this cuddly and playful pup, visit spca.org or call (214) 742-7722.
Fort Worth animal shelters remain closed after canine distemper outbreak
Two animal shelters in Fort Worth are closed after a distemper outbreak.
Colorado woman charged in fatal dog attack on mother with dementia
Colorado authorities have arrested 47-year-old Jessica Hoff in connection with the death of her mother who suffered from dementia, after a fatal dog attack.
Fort Worth, River Oaks Fire Departments save dog from well
Hank was about 20 feet down the well when firefighters arrived.
Cows wrangled up after going loose on I-45 in Houston: WATCH
Several cows and bulls were running loose on I-45 in Houston on Monday. SkyFOX was live over the scene as authorities tried to wrangle them.
These are the top puppy names by state
In honor of National Puppy Day on March 23, a new study reveals the top puppy names by state.
Florida woman allegedly drowned dog in airport bathroom after pet denied boarding, police say
A Florida woman allegedly drowned her dog in an airport bathroom after she was told she could not board her flight with the pet because she didn't have the proper paperwork, an official arrest affidavit shows.
Here's how much it costs to own a pet in 2025
A new report from Rover highlights the rising costs of pet ownership.
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.
Dogs of science; Wisconsin puppy mill could face criminal charges
A factory farm west of Madison that breeds beagle puppies for use in scientific experiments is facing both criminal and disciplinary investigations for mistreatment of animals.
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.