Texas animal shelter partially closed due to COVID, staff shortage

This year the shelter said they’ve been struggling to hire both full-time and part-time positions and with them now dealing with COVID they had no choice but to close.

Bidens’ new puppy joins Christmas Day calls to the troops

Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.

UPS driver delivers neighbor's lost dog amid busy Christmas deliveries

Darrell Slack told FOX Business he was in the midst of his route when Paula Odom alerted him of her missing Jack Russell Terrier

WCRAS adoption holiday hours, services center closure

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is closing its Services Center until Jan. 2 due to a staffing shortage and a COVID-19 exposure.

Last surviving dog rescued from ex-NFL Michael Vick's dog fighting ring dies in Oakland

The last surviving dog from ex-NFL player Michael Vick’s dog fighting ring died over the weekend in Oakland, local Pit Bull advocacy group BAD RAP announced, saying "The incredible 'Vick dog' era is over." 

‘Baby Yingliang’: Preserved fossilized dinosaur egg discovered in China

“Baby Yingliang” is a well-preserved fossilized dinosaur egg that has given scientists another link between prehistoric creatures and modern birds.

Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack

The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.

APA! staff save two cats poisoned by dog flea treatment

Two tabby cats now have a new home for the holidays after Austin Pets Alive! staff worked into the early morning hours to save them.

Bidens welcome new puppy, Commander, to the White House

His name appears to be a play on Biden’s status as commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces.

New snake species discovered thanks to Instagram post

Oligodon churahensis is the newest snake species after a university student unknowingly posted a picture of it on Instagram in June 2020.

Texas Humane Heroes hosts 11th annual Home for the Holidays

Texas Humane Heroes hosts their 11th annual Home for the Holidays foster program in which a shelter dog spends four nights at a temporary home.

Wisconsin mother dies, saved son from dog attack

Relatives of a northeastern Wisconsin woman say she has died of injuries suffered when saving her 4-year-old son from an attack by the family's dog.

Texas couple's dog found in Michigan after missing for months

Jennifer Hysell and her husband drove 15 hours from Dallas to be reunited Tuesday with Parker, their beloved pit bull.

Curious sunfish has close encounter with paddleboarders

Sunfish, also known as mola mola, can grow up to 11 feet in length and can weigh nearly 5,000 pounds, according to National Geographic.