Intake at Austin Animal Center restricted as shelter at overcapacity

Austin Animal Center says it has more than 700 animals at the shelter, many living in temporary pop-up crates due to space issues. It's holding a "Clear the Crates" event to help animals get adopted.

Woman finds raccoon hanging out in hammock outside her Pennsylvania home

Forget sleeping in a tree — one intrepid raccoon in Pennsylvania decided to make itself at home by lounging in a woman's hammock.

Cat of the Weekend: Quail at Austin Pets Alive
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Meet Quail, FOX 7 Austin's Cat of the Weekend. This 10-year-old friendly feline has really flexible wrists, meaning sometimes she'll even walk on the top of her paws. Quail likes people of all ages and would love any home where she is showered with love and affection. She is available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive!.

Alabama vs Texas: Longhorn strolls down road before game

Saturday's game was a highly anticipated matchup between the No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas Longhorns, marking the first time the two teams have played against each other in Austin in a century.

Rescued dog reunites with family after being lost for nearly 2 years

A family was reunited with their sweet dog was rescued by the Houston SPCA. The family said they had been searching for him for nearly two years after he slipped out of their yard.

Dog of the Weekend: Isabelle at Austin Pets Alive
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This weekend's pup is friendly five-year-old Isabelle, who was recently featured as Austin FC's honorary mascot at their home game vs Portland. She's great with people, loves pets and would be best in a home where she is the only dog. She is available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive. APA will also be celebrating its no-kill anniversary on October 11.

America's rarest snake found choked to death on giant centipede in Florida

The rim rock crowned snake is the rarest snake in North America, and was spotted for the first time in 4 years in the Florida Keys — but researchers say the reptile was found dead, and had apparently choked to death while trying to eat a giant centipede.

Real or fake? Photo of alligator being hauled behind SUV on Florida highway raises questions

A photo of an alligator – presumed to have been killed during a hunt – being hauled behind an SUV in Florida over the weekend has begun to make the rounds on social media – and has people divided and asking questions

Nearly 50 dogs seized in Richfield adopted

The Washington County Humane Society on Tuesday began the process of adopting out nearly 50 dogs seized in Richfield late Friday. By day's end, new families were found for all of the dozens of adorable pups.

Seal and dog play fetch on Santa Cruz beach

A surf photographer captured video of a seal chasing after a ball with his dog on a Santa Cruz beach last weekend. The uncommon playmates are seen bouncing through the ocean together, playing fetch.