Lucky, one of the oldest elephants in the US, dies at San Antonio Zoo
Asian elephants on average live to about 48 years, but Lucky lived up to her name. At 62, she was one of the oldest elephants in the United States.
Family of Richardson boy who received service dog meets those who raised, trained her
A Richardson boy with spina bifida received his specially trained service dog from an Irving based non-profit that matches people around the nation with dogs that can give them greater independence.
Dogs rescued from South Korean dog meat farms arrive in US for adoption
The 34 dogs were rescued from the dog meat trade in South Korea. They’re being prepared for adoption into loving homes “where they can finally enjoy life as all dogs should.”
Dallas Animal Services asks community to adopt, volunteer to save lives
Dallas Animal Services is asking for the community's help fostering, adopting and volunteering as they deal with a spike in euthanasia.
Experimental cat allergy shot may provide longer-lasting relief
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Dog of the Day: Skylar
An older dog who is energetic is looking for a new home. Skylar is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Injured deer euthanized after breaking window, trashing North Carolina high school
The deer reportedly lost one of its antlers.
Photos: Flying squirrel found swimming inside Virginia couple’s toilet
Now that’s not something you see every day.
Shark photobombs a shot by leaping into the air behind an unwitting surfer
Surfer Tyler Warren was catching some waves on the Southern California coast when Jordan Anast photographed the photobombing shark behind the surfer.
After being surrendered to shelter, 19-year-old dog showered with love by best friends
Annie, a 19-year-old Labrador retriever mix, is crossing off a bucket list of adventures in her last days at a loving foster home — thanks to two best friends and roommates.
Dog of the Day: Ivy
A young, energetic pup is looking for a new home where she can channel her zoomies. Ivy is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Watch what a polar bear has to do to move across ice sheets in the Arctic
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Video shows bison charging woman who got too close to herd at Texas state park
“He rammed my back, gored me and threw me into a mesquite bush where I laid for 50 minutes until help arrived," the woman said.
Dallas considers "no feeding" ordinance to manage coyotes
After some dangerous encounters earlier this year, the city of Dallas is discussing the next steps in its plan to manage coyotes in the city.
Bear mauls 10-year-old boy in grandparents’ backyard in Connecticut
“I heard him yell ‘bear’ and when I looked up, I saw his leg in the bear’s mouth and the bear trying to drag him across the lawn,” the boy’s grandfather told a local news outlet.
Dog of the Day: Ms. Seeley
A 7-year-old dog is looking for a new home. Ms. Seeley is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.
Helen, world’s second oldest gorilla, dies at 64
The Louisville Zoo said caregivers had to euthanize the gorilla after her health started declining due to age.
Watch: 'Stressed' bull elk charges at photographer in Estes Park, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park said elk herds can reach as high as 800 in the winter.
Eclipse the dog, famous for riding Seattle buses by herself, dies at age 10
A Seattle-area dog who shot to national viral fame for riding King County Metro buses by herself has died at the age of 10.
SPCA of Texas gets custody of 34 cats recovered from North Texas property
The SPCA of Texas was awarded custody of 34 cats recovered from a property in Hunt County last week.