Invasive Joro spiders could take over East Coast, study says
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
Bastrop County Animal Shelter holding special puppy adoption event
Looking for a puppy? Bastrop County Animal Shelter is holding a special event in Austin to help some puppies find their forever homes on March 4 and 5.
Looking for a puppy? Bastrop County Animal Shelter is holding a special event in Austin to help some puppies find their forever homes on March 4 and 5.
Free drive-thru pet microchip, rabies vaccination clinic set for March 5
All city of Austin and Travis County residents and their pets are welcome. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.
All city of Austin and Travis County residents and their pets are welcome. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.
Dog rescued after getting stuck in frozen Colorado pond
Firefighters say ‘Daisy’ escaped from her backyard and ended up stuck in an icy pond.
Firefighters say ‘Daisy’ escaped from her backyard and ended up stuck in an icy pond.
Dog stranded on melting Detroit River rescued by Wyandotte emergency crews
Now that it's starting to warm up, the snow and ice are melting - and that means it's not safe for anyone to be out on frozen lakes or rivers, including our pets. Two recent rescues were made after dogs wandered out onto thin ice.
Now that it's starting to warm up, the snow and ice are melting - and that means it's not safe for anyone to be out on frozen lakes or rivers, including our pets. Two recent rescues were made after dogs wandered out onto thin ice.
Dogs can recognize their owners just by their voice, study finds
New research suggests that dogs can identify their owners purely on their voice, without the help of sight and smell.
New research suggests that dogs can identify their owners purely on their voice, without the help of sight and smell.
Girlfriend 'smiled' before throwing boyfriend's dog off 7th floor balcony in Clearwater Beach
Eric Adeson says he is numb after watching his girlfriend, who he says was drinking and using drugs, pick up his pug, Bucky, and throw him off the balcony. She faces multiple charges.
Eric Adeson says he is numb after watching his girlfriend, who he says was drinking and using drugs, pick up his pug, Bucky, and throw him off the balcony. She faces multiple charges.
'Hank the Tank,' Lake Tahoe bear, gets exonerated for many home break-ins
A large black bear that was set to be captured and euthanized for allegedly breaking into dozens of Lake Tahoe homes will be spared, state wildlife officials announced.
A large black bear that was set to be captured and euthanized for allegedly breaking into dozens of Lake Tahoe homes will be spared, state wildlife officials announced.
Owning a pet may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Video: Brentwood police dog rips off young woman's scalp
A woman who had shoplifted from a mall had her scalp torn off by a Brentwood police dog. This story has many disturbing visual elements.
A woman who had shoplifted from a mall had her scalp torn off by a Brentwood police dog. This story has many disturbing visual elements.
Georgetown updates fire codes following Ponderosa Pet Resort fire
The amendments make Georgetown’s fire codes among the strongest in the country when it comes to protecting pets and animals.
The amendments make Georgetown’s fire codes among the strongest in the country when it comes to protecting pets and animals.
Memorial honors K-9s that made the ultimate sacrifice
Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.
Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.
First bat falcon spotted in US at Texas wildlife refuge
A bat falcon was spotted for the first time in U.S. history at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, according to federal wildlife officials.
A bat falcon was spotted for the first time in U.S. history at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, according to federal wildlife officials.
Statues of presidential dogs unveiled at Lincoln Memorial
Some of the country’s first dogs were honored with life-size statues for Presidents Day in Washington, D.C.
Some of the country’s first dogs were honored with life-size statues for Presidents Day in Washington, D.C.
Hive thefts rise as beekeepers aid California's most valuable crop
As almond trees start to bloom, so begin beehive thefts that have become so prevalent that beekeepers are now turning to GPS tracking devices, surveillance cameras and other anti-theft technology to protect their precious colonies.
As almond trees start to bloom, so begin beehive thefts that have become so prevalent that beekeepers are now turning to GPS tracking devices, surveillance cameras and other anti-theft technology to protect their precious colonies.
'Hank the Tank’: 500-pound black bear ransacks Lake Tahoe homes, evades authorities
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
California lawmaker introduces 'Dog and Cat Bill of Rights'
The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.
The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.
Meet 'Roux': New Orleans zoo officially names cute baby orangutan
Roux, a baby Sumatran orangutan, was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and has been getting round-the-clock care.
Roux, a baby Sumatran orangutan, was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and has been getting round-the-clock care.
Missing dog, owner reunited after 12 years apart
A California woman was reunited with her dog after she went missing in 2010.
A California woman was reunited with her dog after she went missing in 2010.
One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.