Sugar the surfing dog, beloved wave-riding champion and therapy hero, dies at 16
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Texas launches first all-digital state wildlife action plan in the nation
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s new digital action plan provides a real-time roadmap for conservation and secures $3 million in annual federal funding for rare species.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s new digital action plan provides a real-time roadmap for conservation and secures $3 million in annual federal funding for rare species.
Watch: Elephant briefly escapes, roams New Mexico zoo before safe return
A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice briefly escaped her enclosure at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark on Sunday morning and wandered the zoo.
A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice briefly escaped her enclosure at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark on Sunday morning and wandered the zoo.
Dog rescued from Pflugerville apartment fire, officials say
Dog rescued from Pflugerville apartment fire
Dog rescued from Pflugerville apartment fire
Dog survives being shot 3 times in own backyard
A family in Kasson-Mantorville is searching for answers and support after their dog, Rival, was shot multiple times while in his own backyard.
A family in Kasson-Mantorville is searching for answers and support after their dog, Rival, was shot multiple times while in his own backyard.
Cat trapped in recliner while dodging vet visit rescued by firefighters in Kansas
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.
Pet of the weekend | Meet Remington
Remington is looking for his forever home and is available for adoption at Austin Animal Center!
Remington is looking for his forever home and is available for adoption at Austin Animal Center!
Ella at Austin Animal Services
Looking for a dog to add to your family? Ella could be the one for you!
Looking for a dog to add to your family? Ella could be the one for you!
Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
"30 Wet Dogs" exhibit at Neill-Cochran House
Photography is all about seeing light, and learning how to use it can transform the way you shoot. A photo seminar, "See the light", is giving people a hands-on look at how it's done. Will Van Overbeek, the host photographer, speaks on the exhibit and the seminar.
Photography is all about seeing light, and learning how to use it can transform the way you shoot. A photo seminar, "See the light", is giving people a hands-on look at how it's done. Will Van Overbeek, the host photographer, speaks on the exhibit and the seminar.
Most pampered pets in the US: See the top 10 states
A recent analysis compiled data that ranked the states with the most pampered pets in the U.S. See the top 10 states and where they ranked.
A recent analysis compiled data that ranked the states with the most pampered pets in the U.S. See the top 10 states and where they ranked.
Williamson County welcomes first crisis K-9, Chase
Meet Chase, Williamson County's first-ever crisis K-9!
Meet Chase, Williamson County's first-ever crisis K-9!
Pet of the Weekend | Meet Noelle
Meet Noelle. Noelle is available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes.
Meet Noelle. Noelle is available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes.
America’s 10 most popular dog breeds revealed: See the list
The American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings highlight the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., with the top spot remaining unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.
The American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings highlight the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., with the top spot remaining unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.
Pet of the Weekend: Kilo
Meet Kilo. Kilo is available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes.
Meet Kilo. Kilo is available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes.
Video: Florida woman brings pet duck to the beach
It’s not unusual to see a woman unpacking her bag, laying out a towel and settling in to catch some rays on a beach, but a woman in South Florida is attracting a lot of attention for her beach day buddy.
It’s not unusual to see a woman unpacking her bag, laying out a towel and settling in to catch some rays on a beach, but a woman in South Florida is attracting a lot of attention for her beach day buddy.
Eloise at Love-A-Bull up for adoption
Looking for a dog to add to your family? Eloise, or Ellie, is the girl for you!
Looking for a dog to add to your family? Eloise, or Ellie, is the girl for you!
Texas launches $13 million low-cost spay and neuter program
Texas launches a $13 million spay and neuter program for dogs and cats. See the full list of 38 contractors and low-cost services available to residents and rescues across the state.
Texas launches a $13 million spay and neuter program for dogs and cats. See the full list of 38 contractors and low-cost services available to residents and rescues across the state.
Friends horrified after finding and removing snake from Airbnb bed
A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.
A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.
Ridglan Farms break-in, animal rights activists storm facility
Dozens of animal rights activists stormed Ridglan Farms, a controversial dog breeding facility west of Madison, on Sunday morning, March 15.
Dozens of animal rights activists stormed Ridglan Farms, a controversial dog breeding facility west of Madison, on Sunday morning, March 15.



















