Dog of the Weekend: Slippers at Austin Pets Alive
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Slippers is ready to fill your house with love and cuddles. This five-month-old sweetheart is one of Austin Pets Alive's parvo survivors and is looking for a home where she can get lots of attention and play all the time.

NY man smuggled pythons in his pants, feds say

A New York City man allegedly smuggled three Burmese pythons into the U.S. by hiding them in his pants.

Pebbles, the world’s oldest dog, dies at 22

Pebbles, a toy fox terrier from Taylors, South Carolina, died on Oct. 3 — five months shy of her 23rd birthday.

How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation

Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.

Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish

The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.

Hundreds of stranded parrots rescued after Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian battered Southwest Florida a week ago with 150 mph gusts, making some roads impassable and islands inaccessible.

Wild turkey causes chaos after breaking into Ohio home

The turkey caused quite the chaos in this Ohio home, smashing (twice!) through a window while escaping police.

Worsening climate change could mean more stink bugs, study says

Researchers at Washington State University found that worsening climate change could lead to more stink bugs thriving in the environment.

Snake shows off mesmerizing climbing skills

Despite snakes giving most people the heebie jeebies, the video is somehow still mesmerizing to watch.

Cat of the Weekend: Shadow at WCRAS
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Ten-year-old Shadow has been nominated the sweetest cat at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and he's looking for a new home after his human passed away. He is front-declawed so WCRAS says he should be indoors only and he gets along with other cats, as long as they're nice to him.

Dog of the Weekend: Pocket at WCRAS
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Five-year-old Pocket is a love bug looking for a home. Available for adoption at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, Pocket loves playing with toys and could fit into so many homes, says the shelter. WCRAS recently put Pocket on its preventing euthanasia list.

Plea deal reached in animal neglect case against Burnet County official

Commissioner Bill Wall has agreed to sell the cattle that were seized and to pay all expenses incurred while the cattle were under the care of the county.

Austin Pets Alive! introduces 'Pet of the Week' Dustin
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Dustin was recently the "Mascot of the Match" at Austin FC's recent home game. Suzie Chase has details about him.