Austin Animal Center celebrating National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day April 30
Austin Animal Center is waiving all adoption fees for National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!
Austin Animal Center is waiving all adoption fees for National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!
Dallas PD receives donation of K9 officers from One Community USA
The Dallas Police Department has four new police K9s thanks to a non-profit group that works to build stronger relations between police and the public.
The Dallas Police Department has four new police K9s thanks to a non-profit group that works to build stronger relations between police and the public.
Clydesdale horses visit St. David's Round Rock Medical Center employees
The world-famous Clydesdale horses visited employees on Friday. The visit was made possible by the Round Rock Express.
The world-famous Clydesdale horses visited employees on Friday. The visit was made possible by the Round Rock Express.
Dog's personality may not be related to its breed, research finds
Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is truly an individual.
Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is truly an individual.
Austin Animal Center celebrating National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day with waived adoption fees
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is Saturday, April 30. Austin Animal Center is celebrating by waiving adoption fees! The shelter will be open on Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is Saturday, April 30. Austin Animal Center is celebrating by waiving adoption fees! The shelter will be open on Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
San Francisco using contraceptive to control thriving rat population
San Francisco is taking a unique approach to address its ongoing rat problem: birth control. The population problem has gotten worse since the pandemic started.
San Francisco is taking a unique approach to address its ongoing rat problem: birth control. The population problem has gotten worse since the pandemic started.
San Marcos animal shelter in critical need of adopters, fosters
The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter said they need to clear 30 kennels ASAP.
The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter said they need to clear 30 kennels ASAP.
Dog leaps from window to escape burning Berks County home
Heart wrenching video captured the moment a family dog leapt from a second-story window in order to escape a burning home in Berks County. A second dog and a cat were also found safe. One of the family's cats is still missing, authorities say.
Heart wrenching video captured the moment a family dog leapt from a second-story window in order to escape a burning home in Berks County. A second dog and a cat were also found safe. One of the family's cats is still missing, authorities say.
Dog of terminally ill Philadelphia woman receives hundreds of adoption requests
Rosie, the faithful companion of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman, receives hundreds of adoption requests from people all over the country.
Rosie, the faithful companion of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman, receives hundreds of adoption requests from people all over the country.
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
Whale entangled in fishing net spotted with calf off Cape Cod
An endangered North Atlantic right whale that has been entangled in rope for months was recently spotted off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts this week after swimming over 1,000 miles from Florida with its baby.
An endangered North Atlantic right whale that has been entangled in rope for months was recently spotted off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts this week after swimming over 1,000 miles from Florida with its baby.
Video captures mysterious animal in Austin backyard
An Austin resident says he and his family are trying to determine what kind of animal is visiting their backyard. The animal has been caught on their ring camera several times.
An Austin resident says he and his family are trying to determine what kind of animal is visiting their backyard. The animal has been caught on their ring camera several times.
CDC, local organizations team up to conduct study on coronavirus in cats
Dr. Luke says the study will take place over a six-month time frame with 1,000 cats to see if COVID-19 can spread animal to animal. A potential factor that has not been tested for.
Dr. Luke says the study will take place over a six-month time frame with 1,000 cats to see if COVID-19 can spread animal to animal. A potential factor that has not been tested for.
'Princess Bride' star Cary Elwes airlifted to hospital after rattlesnake bite in Malibu
Cary Elwes, known for playing Westley in "The Princess Bride," was airlifted to the hospital over the weekend after he was bitten by a rattlesnake in Malibu. The actor shared a photo of his rattlesnake bite.
Cary Elwes, known for playing Westley in "The Princess Bride," was airlifted to the hospital over the weekend after he was bitten by a rattlesnake in Malibu. The actor shared a photo of his rattlesnake bite.
Keeping your furry friend safe and healthy as temperatures rise
If you're uncomfortable outside in the hot weather, your pet feels the same way.
If you're uncomfortable outside in the hot weather, your pet feels the same way.
Buda Wiener Dog Races return after two-year hiatus due to COVID-19
Even though there only could be one winner, many were just there for fun and saw all dogs as ‘wieners'.
Even though there only could be one winner, many were just there for fun and saw all dogs as ‘wieners'.
46 puppies adopted from Austin Pets Alive! in one week
APA! says it still has about 16 puppies in need of homes and that April 24 is the last day of the adoption special at the Town Lake Animal Center.
APA! says it still has about 16 puppies in need of homes and that April 24 is the last day of the adoption special at the Town Lake Animal Center.
Dog fighting cancer rescues orphan otter pup from St. Croix River
An otterly amazing story.
An otterly amazing story.
Women denied by Uber, Lyft over service dogs
Joy Simmons lost much of her eyesight to a brain tumor and is legally blind. But she’s been having issues with Uber and Lyft drivers denying rides.
Joy Simmons lost much of her eyesight to a brain tumor and is legally blind. But she’s been having issues with Uber and Lyft drivers denying rides.
Austin to participate in national COVID cat study
The Austin Humane Society and the Austin Animal Center are participating in a study to determine if coronaviruses are circulating or mutating among animals.
The Austin Humane Society and the Austin Animal Center are participating in a study to determine if coronaviruses are circulating or mutating among animals.



















