Meet Paisley! | Pet of the Week
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Paisley is available for adoption with Gold Ribbon Rescue. Michelle Goldberg joins Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson.

Pancake, ‘the First Puppy of Texas,’ has died

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.

New World screwworm in Texas: How to keep your pets safe

Animal welfare leaders and veterinarians across Texas are warning pet owners to remain vigilant as the state battles an escalating outbreak of the New World screwworm.

Screwworm in Texas: How to keep pets safe
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Animal welfare leaders and veterinarians across Texas are warning pet owners to remain vigilant as the state battles an escalating outbreak of the New World screwworm.

DOJ: Missouri man pleads guilty to running dog fighting operation, US Marshals rescue 16 dogs from his home

A Kansas City, Missouri man is facing a federal prison sentence and fine after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says he plead guilty to running a dog fighting operation and illegally possessing a firearm after a felony conviction.

Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear

A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.

Rabid raccoon found in Bell County

A rabid raccoon has been found in Bell County, prompting a warning from law enforcement about contact with wild animals.

New World Screwworm cases rise to 32 as Texas battles outbreak

Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue.

Pet safety ahead of July 4th celebration
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Here is a reminder for pet owners to take extra precautions during the July 4th celebrations this weekend.

Meet Pogo! | Pet of the Week
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Pogo is available for adoption with Pflugerville Animal Welfare Services. Maribel Orellana joins Good Day Austin's Libbi Farrow.

TEXSAR K9s helped search after July 4th deadly Texas floods

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the devastating Fourth of July floods, we're taking a look at one group that helped with the search efforts after the disaster: the Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) K9 team.

Texas search and rescue K-9s
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As we approach the one-year anniversary of the devastating July 4th floods, we are taking a look at one group that helped with the search efforts after the disaster. That's the K-9 team with Texas Search and Rescue.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.

WATCH: Butterflies swarm Texas coast during mass migration

A video shows a swarm of butterflies surrounding vehicles crossing Corpus Christi Bay earlier this month.