TPWD reminds Texans to leave wildlife alone as temperatures heat up

Texas Parks and Wildlife wants to remind Texans to leave wildlife alone this Spring, as interfering can do more harm than good.

Find Coco: Monkey stolen from car at Maplewood grocery store

A pet monkey was stolen from a vehicle at Cub Foods Tuesday, and its owner is offering a reward for Coco's return.

Dolphins' playful social habits form bonds, but spread virus

While friendly close contact is essential to dolphin social bonds, sharing space and air can also quickly spread disease.

Dogs’ faces evolved to improve human connection, study shows

Scientists believe man’s best friend developed those caring, “puppy-dog eyes” over time as a way to communicate and show empathy.

Help needed: Ukrainian zoo continues evacuations after shelling amid Russian invasion

Feldman Ecopark appears to be continuing evacuation efforts and has asked for donations that will not only help rescue the animals and find temporary homes and care but assist in humanitarian efforts as well.

A quarter of pet owners want to make their pets famous on social media

According to the report from Pet insurer ManyPets, one-third of the respondents admitted to making a social media page just for their pets.

Invasive ‘jumping worms’ spreading across US

The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.

Animals seized from Liberty Hill home now available for adoption

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter says the last of the 41 dogs and cats seized from a Liberty Hill home are now available for adoption.

Small dog helps locate mines in Ukrainian region of Chernihiv after Russian retreat

A small terrier named Patron in Ukraine has been credited with helping to find unexploded landmines and mortar shells near Chernihiv after Russia’s retreat from the area.

Stolen Australian Shepard puppy returned to family in Georgetown

A 3-month-old Australian Shepard puppy that was stolen out of a Georgetown driveway has been safely returned to his family after more than a week.

Chloe's Pet Corral fundraiser collects donations for Central Texas animal shelters

10-year-old Chloe Harlow started her fundraiser Chloe's Pet Corral last year, taking in donations to distribute to animal shelters in Williamson County and Pflugerville.

Pet of the Weekend: Mia and Rumba at the Austin Animal Center
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FOX 7's Adaleigh Rowe and Libbi Farrow sit down with Chantelle Wallace with the Austin Animal Center to learn all about Mia and Rumba!

Egret hitches a ride on swimming alligator's back at Florida park

Why fly when you can just hitch a ride? That's exactly what one fearless great egret did at Gatorland in Orlando last month. Video recorded by Tiffanie Eden shows the intrepid bird perched on an alligator's back as it swam along in an exhibit at the central Florida attraction.

Buddy the cat heading to foster care after ‘miraculous’ recovery from dog attack

Buddy the cat is heading to a foster home where he'll continue to receive care weeks after authorities say he was attacked by two dogs when their owners, two young boys, let go of their leashes.

Pets get second chance for adoption thanks to Austin animal shelter

Austin Pets Alive! coordinated with Dog is My CoPilot to bring the dogs and kittens to animal shelters in Idaho, Colorado, and Washington.

John Travolta’s son adopts Oscars pup held by Jamie Lee Curtis during Betty White tribute

Jamie Lee Curtis advocated for Mac and Cheese, a rescue puppy from Paw Works, during a tribute for the late Betty White at the Oscars on Sunday but little did she know, Mac and Cheese would find her fur-ever home sooner than expected.