Plastic lid finally removed from bear's neck after 2 years

Wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck for two years.

Dog comes face-to-face with bear inside Monrovia home

A homeowner got quite the surprise when security footage captured a bear inside her Monrovia home.

Pet of the Weekend: Molly Ollie
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You can meet more animals like Molly Ollie at Austin Pets Alive!

‘Jaws’ was fiction; this was the terrifying true story

Fifty years since the release of “Jaws," this look back at the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks explores how a string of real-life deaths helped inspire the novel and film that redefined the summer blockbuster and reshaped public perception of sharks.

Rancher 'attacked by unhappy cow' in Central Texas, officials say

One person was airlifted to the hospital and another person was taken by ambulance after what officials in Leon County are saying was an “attack by an unhappy cow."

Watch: Runaway pet zebra airlifted after great escape in Tennessee

Ed the pet zebra made quite a splash in his new town, running away a day after his arrival. Video shows him being airlifted by helicopter after he was found Sunday.

Pet of the Weekend: Stax
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Meet animals like Stax at the Austin Animal Center.

Watch: Deer trashes Iowa hair salon after breaking through window

Video shows a Keokuk police officer responding to a call for a burglary - only the culprit was a deer who was desperately seeking an exit.

Emmitt at Pflugerville Animal Welfare Services
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Details on a dog that's active and really good with people and is looking for a forever home.

Study finds yet another benefit of having a dog in the family

A large new study finds that early-life exposure to dogs may reduce the genetic risk of developing eczema in children, offering more evidence of the health benefits of having a pet.

Rising pet care costs find many owners unprepared, study shows

More pet owners are opting to invest in wellness plans and pet insurance for their furry family members, adding to their annual pet care costs.

Rabbit v. squirrel: The adorable showdown we've all been waiting for

A Texas woman did not expect the ruckus that ensued when a squirrel and a rabbit both had eyes on food she'd scattered about.