Bear invades home, raids pantry and freezer while residents watch
A fairly large bear made its way into a California family’s home and raided their pantry and freezer before exiting.
PETA to put up billboard to memorialize dozens of cows killed, injured in Fort Worth crash
PETA plans to put up a billboard in Fort Worth near where about 50 cows were injured or killed in a crash involving a cattle trailer.
Dallas shelter offering free dog and cat adoptions for July 4
The Dallas Animal Shelter is at capacity and said it usually takes in even more animals this time of year because many pets run off when they are spooked by fireworks.
K9 bloodhound finds endangered 6-year-old missing a month
A K9 bloodhound found a missing and endangered 6-year-old girl.
Louisiana farmer mistakes massive snake for 'tree branch'
Kalob Deaton captured footage after realizing that a tree branch was actually a massive snake.
Rescue attempt leaves cat and owner stuck in tree
A cat owner found himself also stuck in a tree with his cat after he tried to rescue it.
Charges filed after dead monkey found in hot car in Tennessee
Two people face charges after a monkey died from being left in a hot car.
VIDEO: Texas State Aquarium cares for stranded young dolphin
The calf had injuries consistent with malnutrition and evidence of pneumonia, Texas State Aquarium said.
Gov. Abbott vetoes bipartisan bill aimed at expanding Texas animal cruelty rules
Senate Bill 474, or the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, would have prohibited the use of heavy chains to restrain a dog. Owners would’ve been punished for leaving dogs without drinkable water or adequate shelter. But once it reached Gov. Abbott's desk, he vetoed it.
Raccoon gets stuck escaping attic through little hole before dropping to the ground
The raccoon had apparently become stuck in the attic above the porch and was captured on video sneakily finding his way out.
Elderly zoo penguin with arthritis gets shoes to provide relief
St. Louis Zoo officials said Enrique, an elderly penguin, got shoes to help with his arthritis.
Champ, the Biden's older German Shepherd, dies at the White House
Champ, one of the Biden’s two German Shepherds, passed away peacefully at home, a statement from the White House said.
‘Extraordinary’: Video shows octopus pushing pipe with eggs inside back towards ocean
Video captured fascinating footage of an octopus attempting to push its makeshift home, with its eggs inside it, back into the ocean after it had washed ashore.
Parker County Sheriff's Department rescues animals from abandoned home with miserable conditions
Deputies and animal control officers in Parker County removed seven animals from an abandoned home that had deplorable living conditions.
Fire rescue crew's trauma therapy dog helps save suicidal woman's life
Rescuers in the United Kingdom say a trauma therapy dog quickly did what humans were struggling to do -- help save a suicidal woman's life.
Voters choose name of iconic Texas brand for Fort Worth's newest baby giraffe
The newest member of the giraffe herd at the Fort Worth Zoo finally has a name. The public selected a name that's very fitting for a Texan.
Wasabi the Pekingese wins best in show at Westminster
A Pekingese named Wasabi has won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
3-legged gator, bound with boxing tape, found outside Tampa sanctuary
A 5-foot, 10-inch alligator with a missing limb and boxing tape around her jaws, front legs, and tail was discovered Thursday outside Croc Encounters, an educational and wildlife sanctuary facility in Tampa.
Dog ejected from car in Idaho crash found days later herding sheep
A pet dog who vanished for two days after being ejected from a vehicle during an accident has been found apparently doing the job it was bred to do — herding sheep.
Hungry hungry hippo: San Antonio Zoo residents get watermelon treats
A hippopotamus demonstrated the power of its jaws by smashing open a watermelon at the San Antonio Zoo.