Nevada dog shot in chest, makes remarkable recovery
Veterinarians identified an open wound near his ear canal, which was revealed to be a bullet wound.
Polar bear sisters caught on camera having pool party at Washington zoo
Video from the zoo shows twin polar bears Astra and Laerke having a ball after one of them dragged a kid-sized pool into the bears’ bigger swimming pool.
Foster parents face uncertainty after animal rescue closes unexpectedly
The animal rescue allegedly closed unexpectedly, leaving animal foster families scrambling.
Giraffe crushes car windshield at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
A North Texas family's drive through a wildlife preserve to feed the animals ended with a scary moment on Thursday.
Dog adopted after 1,139 days at LA shelter
A true "Cinderella story" for Cinderella, a 6-year-old Pit Bull mix who was adopted after 1,139 days in a Los Angeles shelter.
SoCal cat missing for 12 years reunited with family who'd moved to Washington state
Butters went missing from his San Diego home in 2011. He was found earlier this month in Riverside County.
Final Yee-haw? Rodeos could be banned in LA under this new ordinance
If Los Angeles City Council passes the ban, the annual LA leg of the Professional Bull Ride tour held in Crypto.com Arena will end.
Huskies thrown over fence, abandoned, find loving home after remarkable recovery
The shelter's surveillance camera captured the shocking act of abandonment last month, revealing that the dogs were in dire straits.
Jurassic- era 'extremely rare fossils' discovered in Utah, a milestone in US paleontology
Rare and significant fossils have been discovered at Lake Powell in Utah's Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
US Navy sailor launches rescue of puppy saved during overseas deployment: ‘Can’t leave a comrade behind’
Paws of War co-founder Robert Misseri said in a statement that Koda’s story is a recurring situation for many active military members who rescue and "fall in love with animals overseas."
LA may soon put a moratorium on breeding permits as shelters flood with purebreds
A Los Angeles City Council committee approved a motion calling for the moratorium in order to address the city's animal shelter overcrowding issue.
Pandas could be gone from American zoos by the end of 2024
All giant pandas at zoos in the U.S. are currently on loan from China in separate agreements that are set to expire late next year.
Dog resembles the Hulk after dipping head into lake
A dog owner in Nottingham, England, was startled on Oct. 1, when her boxer dunked her head into an algae-covered lake and came out resembling the Hulk.
Grizzly bear attack in Banff National Park leaves couple, dog dead
Parks Canada officials say a grizzly bear in Alberta was euthanized after displaying "aggressive behavior."
This California city is 1st in US to recognize legal rights of nonhuman animals
The city of Ojai is now the first in the U.S. to recognize the legal rights of a nonhuman animal. The ordinance defines and protects elephants' right to liberty.
Dog violently stolen from owner at North Hollywood 7-Eleven recovered
A pit bull mix dog that was stolen from its owner during a brazen attack inside a North Hollywood 7-Eleven store was recovered safely Thursday and returned home, and one suspect was taken into custody.
Undercover Texas jaguar cub sting results in country’s first charges under ‘Big Cat Act’
In December 2022, the Big Cat Act was put into effect, which made it illegal to import, transport, sell or possess any wildlife species that are prohibited. This includes jaguars, which are considered a prohibited species.
South Carolina auto mechanics find 8-foot albino boa constrictor in engine: 'Is someone missing their pet?'
Auto mechanics in South Carolina made a startling discovery when they opened the hood of a vehicle brought in for a check engine light issue. Inside, they found an unexpected passenger—an 8-foot albino boa constrictor.
Dog shot, killed by LAPD officer after biting man in DTLA
The man who was bit by the dog was taken to the hospital in unknown condition, the LAPD said.
Popular Southern California beach indefinitely shut down to protect sea lions
The popular beach will close to protect vulnerable sea lions so they can breed and nurse. After seven years, the city must apply for either a new amendment or a new coastal development permit.