FBI crisis dog who comforted Uvalde families retires after a decade of service
After a decade of service and 140 national assignments, including high-profile deployments to Uvalde and the Pulse nightclub, Gio, the FBI's first crisis response canine, is retiring to live with his longtime handler.
Meet Howdy! | Pet of the Week
Meet Howdy! Shelby Waggoner with Love-A-Bull joins Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson to share all about this sweet pup.
Reindeer spotted running on LA freeway
Los Angeles has had its fair share of pursuits, but have you ever seen a reindeer pursuit?
Raccoon falls through ceiling at Grand Geneva restaurant, bites guest
A raccoon fell through the ceiling of a Grand Geneva restaurant Sunday night, bit a guest, and was later euthanized and sent for rabies testing, according to deputies and wildlife officials.
WATCH: Texas beachcomber has rare encounter with octopus
An avid beachcomber in Texas had an encounter earlier this week with a common octopus — a sight that she says isn't quite so common at Padre Island National Seashore.
Holiday pics at Austin Dogtown
Libbi Farrow gets details about a Grinch event but Austin Dogtown has a festive holiday booth set up until 12/19. Email admin@dogtownaustin.com to book.
Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
California dog found in Lincoln Park after 4 years, returned to family
The dog - who was microchipped - was recently found tied to the fence of a small shelter in Lincoln Park four years and seven months later - and 2,289 miles away.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
Longhorn trots down I-70 in Indiana, narrowly dodging traffic
A longhorn escaped and was spotted trotting down a busy stretch of Interstate 70 near Monrovia, Indiana, on Saturday.
Austin Animal Center introduces Eric
We get details about a dog that's looking for its forever home.
WATCH: Texas goat gets got in hilarious police bodycam video
Police in a Texas town had a run-in with one "baaaad" boy.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Austin family's pet turkey vanishes days before Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just days away, one Austin family is dealing with a holiday headache they never expected, their pet turkey has vanished.
Fatal disease detected at Texas facility linked to 'ghost deer' smuggling ring
The positive samples were taken from deer at a facility owned by Ken Schlaudt, 64, of San Antonio. Schlaudt is tied to the ongoing “Ghost Deer" investigation, which authorities describe as one of the largest deer smuggling networks in state history.
Texas dog-fighting ring raid nets 45 arrests, thousands in cash
A months-long investigation by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office ended Saturday night in the dismantling of a large, active dog-fighting ring, leading to the arrest of 45 individuals and the seizure of cash, narcotics, and firearms.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
Pets of the weekend: Meet Emma and Ludo
Meet Emma and Ludo! They are available for adoption from the Williamson County Regional Animal Center.
Pet of the Weekend: Mira
Meet Mira! Mira is available for adoption from the Williamson County Regional Animal Center.
Austin woman's dog stolen after being attacked at carnival; police reopening case
The Austin Police Department says it is reopening the case of an Austin grandmother who was attacked, and her small dog was stolen by three men.



















