Texas fishermen reel in rare black alligator gar: 'Wild experience'

Two fishermen in Texas were shocked when they reeled in a rare, black alligator gar last week. They snapped some pics and then let the 5-foot-long fish go free.

Georgia deputies called to capture 'monkeys on the loose'

The Effingham County Sheriff's Office said deputies and state wildlife rangers were out this weekend working to wrangle some primates that got loose.

Lakeway police investigating multiple animal cruelty cases

Lakeway police said an unknown person abandoned four golden retrievers in the area of Clubhouse Drive and Duck Lake over the last few months. The dogs were malnourished and were suffering from mange.

Edible 'burrito tape' created by Johns Hopkins students

A group of female chemical and biomolecular engineering students at Johns Hopkins University recently unveiled a mouthwatering invention they're calling Tastee Tape.

Search for suspect abandoning golden retrievers in Lakeway

Abandoning an animal is a violation of Texas Law under Animal Cruelty Section 42.092, and is a Class A Misdemeanor for each animal abandoned.

6 injured when bull jumps fence, escapes during Northern California rodeo

The bull jumped over a fence then ran through a crowd of spectators and across a parking lot before it was captured near a bridge about a half mile from the arena in Redding, Calif.

Black bear charges into Wisconsin home, attacks couple

A Wisconsin couple is recovering after a black bear charged into their home, attacking both of them.

23 puppies adopted, fostered following APA!'s urgent call due to Puppy Parvo ICU flood

Sewage water flooded the Austin Pets Alive! Puppy Parvo ICU this weekend. The shelter was able to place 23 puppies in homes with adopters and fosters after the community answered APA!'s urgent call.

Pet of the Weekend: Fusilli at Austin Pets Alive
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Good Day Austin's Libbi Farrow and Adaleigh Rowe met Fusilli, who will be serving as an honorary mascot at an upcoming Austin FC match as part of the team's partnership with Austin Pets Alive.

Georgetown fire stations now have microchip scanners for lost pets

The fire stations are not able to take possession of any pets. If owners cannot be reached or identified, fire personnel can give guidance as to the next steps.

Copper Dog Scotch Whisky pledges to match APA! adoption fees for National Rescue Dog Day

To help celebrate National Rescue Dog Day on May 20, all adoption fees at Austin Pets Alive! will be matched and donated back to the shelter by Copper Dog Scotch Whisky.

Adoption fees waived at Wilco animal shelter this weekend

Bounty Paper Towels is partnering with participating Best Friends Animal Society network partners to surprise new pet owners by helping to pick up adoption fees at shelters across the country, including Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.