Chronic Wasting Disease discovered at Gillespie County deer breeding facility

Two veterinary laboratories, one in College Station and one in Iowa, confirmed CWD in tissue samples collected from a deceased buck at the facility.

‘Oh my gosh!’: Curious golden retriever in Alabama spooks manatees — and herself

When a golden retriever paddled a little too close to a herd of manatees in the waters off Alabama's Gulf Coast, the startled sea cows erupted into a splashing frenzy around the pup — prompting the dog to immediately make a beeline back for the beach.

Amazon driver helps save puppies from burning Florida home

An Amazon driver was delivering a package in a Florida neighborhood when she noticed smoke coming from a home and called 911. Firefighters rescued three tiny puppies from the house, saying they would have died if the driver hadn't called for help.

Austin Pets Alive! intakes 40 puppies positive for parvo, seeking help from community

Austin Pets Alive! needs the community's help. The shelter needs fosterers, adopters and volunteers to help out as they intake 40 puppies that are positive for Parvo.

Missing dog: Lakeway couple offers $10K reward for information on mini labradoodle

A Lakeway couple left the two dogs with a local pet sitter on Sunday, June 26, while family was in town. The sitter texted them that afternoon that Leia had gotten out.

Tito's helps fly 300 abandoned, homeless pets from Puerto Rico to US

Funding for the flights came from multiple individual donors as well as a donation from Tito's Vodka for Dog People Program.

Dog of the Weekend: Carter at Texas Humane Heroes
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Carter is a two-year-old, energetic pup that loves to smile for the camera! He's looking to become part of an active and loving family.

Watch: Girl walks alligator on leash through splash pad on hot day

Most alligators looking to cool off tend to take a dip in a pond or river, but a Pennsylvania alligator was recently treated to a trip to a splash pad on a hot summer day.

Dogs found living in deplorable conditions at Georgia animal rescue, deputies say

Investigators said more than 200 dogs were found on property belonging to Wendy Brewer and Dogs Rock Rescue. Brewer was booked into the Heard County jail on felony animal cruelty charges.

Two rare orange lobsters delivered to Tampa Bay area seafood market in same shipment

Whitney's Seafood Market in Hudson gets a shipment of lobsters delivered twice a week from Maine. But Monday's delivery came with a rare surprise: not one, but two orange-colored lobsters.

Austin Animal Center introduces 'Pet of the Week' Max
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Volunteer Amanda Masino talks about Max, who is looking for a forever home, and the big Clear the Shelters 2022 event on August 27.