Betty White Challenge: Purina, Petfinder donate $15k to support animals
In the spirit of the #BettyWhiteChallenge, Purina and Petfinder announced they would make a donation to the late actress — to pay tribute to White while also helping animals in need.
Texas family reunited with missing dog thanks to potato chips
Police say Smokey had been missing for a few days when they received a call about a loose dog near I-35 and US-79 in Round Rock on January 12.
Lewisville animal shelter temporarily closed due to COVID-19
The Gene Carey Animal Shelter in Lewisville is temporarily closed to the public because so many staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
Video: Flock of birds swarms Texas mall parking lot
Kenna Mitchell captured unnerving video of swarms of birds on top of cars and flying around a Texas parking lot.
Betty White Challenge: How to donate to animal shelters, organizations in her honor on Jan. 17
The Betty White Challenge is enlisting fans to honor the late actress on Jan. 17 — what would have been her 100th birthday — by donating to an animal shelter or rescue mission in her name.
Police find live deer in trunk during traffic stop in Pennsylvania
The driver, who was suspected of driving drunk, told police they had hit the deer and put the animal in the hatchback area, not realizing it was still alive.
20 Yellowstone wolves killed by hunters after roaming from park
Hunters shot and killed a record number of Yellowstone National Park's renowned gray wolves that had roamed from the park in recent months.
Dallas Zoo names twin tiger cubs after conservation heroes
The Dallas Zoo named its Sumatran tiger twins after two conservationists who are working to save the critically endangered species in its natural habitat.
Fish rain on Texas town, sparking local officials to speak out: 'This isn't a joke'
"2021 is pulling out all the tricks… including raining fish in Texarkana today," the Texas city posted on Facebook. "And no, this isn’t a joke."
Betty White: Fans seek to honor late animal lover with donations to shelters, rescues
The #BettyWhiteChallenge seeks to honor the late Hollywood icon and animal lover with donations to a local rescue or animal shelter.
Doorbell camera shows mama bear and cub trying to enter Florida home
A Florida resident was shocked to see a mama bear and her cub at the door of her home on Christmas. Even more shocking? Her Ring camera caught the curious pair trying to push the front door open.
Second eaglet emerges from egg in southwest Florida
One day after an eaglet hatched at a well-known nest in southwest Florida, its sibling also emerged from its egg, making bald eagles Harriet and M-15 the proud parents of two tiny new eaglets.
Dallas Zoo welcomes twin tiger cubs
Twin Sumatran tiger cubs were born at the Dallas Zoo this month. The adorable new additions still need names.
Rescue dog tests out new wheelchair ramp in heartwarming video
The paralyzed rescue dog barks with excitement over his present before courageously testing out his new ramp.
Dallas Zoo: Recent giraffe deaths not connected
The Dallas Zoo says the deaths of two of its giraffes were not related after all. A panel of outside experts determined the causes.
Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack
The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.
Bidens welcome new puppy, Commander, to the White House
His name appears to be a play on Biden’s status as commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces.
Texas couple's dog found in Michigan after missing for months
Jennifer Hysell and her husband drove 15 hours from Dallas to be reunited Tuesday with Parker, their beloved pit bull.
Oklahoma boy’s arm ripped off by pit bull after trying to pet puppies, police say
A 4-year-old boy is recovering after police say his arm was ripped off by a pit bull after he tried to pet one of the dog's puppies.
Colorado crews rescue cat stuck on light pole for days
The cat went missing earlier this week and was first spotted atop the pole on Wednesday.