‘They were out here to die’: Trapped animals get relief 5 weeks after crews drained retention pond
Workers at the Boot Ranch shopping center in Palm Harbor are breathing a sigh of relief after seeing a nearby retention pond filled with water once again.
Workers at the Boot Ranch shopping center in Palm Harbor are breathing a sigh of relief after seeing a nearby retention pond filled with water once again.
Austin Animal Center introduces Pet of the Week Kiki
Marketing Coordinator Stephanie McCutcheon introduces us to a dog that's looking for a forever home.
Marketing Coordinator Stephanie McCutcheon introduces us to a dog that's looking for a forever home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pugs are so unhealthy they can’t ‘be considered a typical dog,’ study says
The breed's “flat face, bulging eyes, wrinkled skin and tendency towards obesity" make it twice as likely than other dogs to have health problems.
The breed's “flat face, bulging eyes, wrinkled skin and tendency towards obesity" make it twice as likely than other dogs to have health problems.
Ukrainian soldiers feed pets left behind in Kharkiv after neighborhood evacuated
The Ukrainian defense volunteers were seen in Kharkiv feeding several cats, described as pets left behind by their owners who were forced to evacuate amid Russia’s war.
The Ukrainian defense volunteers were seen in Kharkiv feeding several cats, described as pets left behind by their owners who were forced to evacuate amid Russia’s war.
Experts decry conspiracy theories surrounding recent bird flu outbreak
Experts who study misinformation say claims that the avian flu is a bioweapon or an elaborate hoax reflect a deepening distrust of the media and scientific experts.
Experts who study misinformation say claims that the avian flu is a bioweapon or an elaborate hoax reflect a deepening distrust of the media and scientific experts.
Cats to stay indoors in German town during rare bird's breeding season
Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.
Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.
Woman brings home ‘tiny kitten’ that turned out to be a fox
Police in California said they received a call from a concerned family member after noticing the mistake.
Police in California said they received a call from a concerned family member after noticing the mistake.
Jo's Coffee in downtown Austin hosting 'Yappy Hour'
People are encouraged to head to the 2nd Street District with their dogs and hang out on Thursday, May 19 from 4-6 p.m.
People are encouraged to head to the 2nd Street District with their dogs and hang out on Thursday, May 19 from 4-6 p.m.
Crisis dogs bring comfort to Buffalo first responders after mass shooting
The Tri-State Canine Response Team traveled hundreds of miles to Buffalo, New York, to offer comfort to those grieving the mass shooting at a Tops supermarket.
The Tri-State Canine Response Team traveled hundreds of miles to Buffalo, New York, to offer comfort to those grieving the mass shooting at a Tops supermarket.
Does New York zoo elephant have human rights? State Supreme Court to decide
Should Happy the Elephant have the same rights as a human? Animal rights groups working to free her say yes.
Should Happy the Elephant have the same rights as a human? Animal rights groups working to free her say yes.
Nearly 80 dogs killed in fire at rural Arkansas 'puppy mill'
Of the 73 dogs that lived, many are suffering from skin mites and other health issues, officials said.
Of the 73 dogs that lived, many are suffering from skin mites and other health issues, officials said.
Dog's skull fractured while defending California woman from mountain lion
State wildlife officials are investigating a mountain lion attack that left a woman's dog badly injured in Northern California. Erin Wilson said her Belgian Malinois named Eva is a hero for grappling with the animal.
State wildlife officials are investigating a mountain lion attack that left a woman's dog badly injured in Northern California. Erin Wilson said her Belgian Malinois named Eva is a hero for grappling with the animal.
Puppy born with upside-down paws as shelter seeks donations for surgery
7-week-old pug Mila suffers from a condition known as bilateral luxated elbows.
7-week-old pug Mila suffers from a condition known as bilateral luxated elbows.
Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
Animal lovers upset geese could be killed over excessive poop
An animal rights group in Foster City is protesting a plan to kill hundreds of geese in the city. But residents who live near Marlin Park say the problem of goose poop has gotten out of hand.
An animal rights group in Foster City is protesting a plan to kill hundreds of geese in the city. But residents who live near Marlin Park say the problem of goose poop has gotten out of hand.
Coast Guard rescues dog who fell overboard in North Carolina
The crew aboard a boat in the area received a report of a vessel that had lost their dog overboard.
The crew aboard a boat in the area received a report of a vessel that had lost their dog overboard.
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter experiencing crisis, runs out of room to house adult dogs
For the first time in years, the shelter will be publishing a euthanasia list.
For the first time in years, the shelter will be publishing a euthanasia list.