Bear gets stuck, dies in hot car parked outside Smoky Mountain cabin

“Bears have noses 7 times better than a bloodhound and can smell even the faintest odor of food inside a vehicle. Lock your doors, roll up your windows, and never leave food or anything that smells like food inside!”

Hays County Commissioners receive animal feasibility study update

Sara Pizano, with Team Shelter USA, discussed her findings following a review of the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter and other processes within Hays County related to the care of stray and lost pets.

Timothy the Hippo keeps cool with fruit popsicle at San Antonio Zoo

Timothy the hippo has been featured in many of the zoo's videos over the years. In 2020, he put on a water show and in 2021 the zoo shared a video of him eating a pumpkin ahead of Halloween.

Shark attacks swimmer off California coast

A swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack on the central California coast on Wednesday, police said.

Austin Animal Center waiving all adoption fees until further notice

Austin Animal Center says it has over 1,081 dogs and cats in its care, with 671 pets in the shelter and 23 dogs with no kennels.

Applications now being accepted for Bird City Texas program

Applications for Bird City certification will be accepted through Dec. 2, but applications must be started by Nov. 1. BCT partners welcome pre-application consultations with interested communities.

Watch: Leopard rescued from well by first responders in India

Firefighters and police officials in India used a makeshift wooden ladder, some rope, and a log to rescue a leopard that fell into a well.

Driver and dog safely rescued from dangling car in Tennessee

A vehicle went over an embankment in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, resulting in a complicated rescue by firefighters to stabilize the vehicle in such a precarious spot.

Georgetown Animal Shelter to remain closed until June 23 due to staff shortages

The shelter has been closed since June 19 due to staffing shortages and it had anticipated reopening on June 21 but says it now expects to reopen on June 23.

Pet of the Weekend: Chicken Parm at Austin Pets Alive!
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Chicken Parm is looking for a loving home that he can rest in and continue to heal a compound fracture in his right leg.

Two kangaroos tussle at San Antonio Zoo

This footage, filmed by zoo president and CEO Tim Morrow, shows the unnamed kangaroos exchanging blows.

Dog of the Weekend: Peonies at Austin Pets Alive!
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Peonies is looking for a foster home as soon as possible. She is looking for a comfortable, loving and safe space to have her puppies.