22 dogs rescued from freezing Texas temperatures arrive in DC area

Nearly two dozen dogs who were rescued from ice-cold temperatures in Texas arrived ien the D.C. region on Friday night.

Austin Officials: City is first in Texas to ban the declawing of cats

The procedure, performed for aesthetic reasons, is now punishable with a fine. Still, veterinarians are able to perform the procedure if it is medically necessary. 

TPWD reports zebra mussels found in aquarium moss balls in stores

TPWD and other wildlife agencies are urging pet and aquarium supply stores to pull the products from their shelves and customers to dispose of them.

Royal Thai Navy rescues cats from sinking ship

Photos and video show Royal Thai Navy sailors rescuing four cats from a sinking ship off the coast of the Satan province.

More than 70 dogs transported from Texas shelters to Florida 

Volunteers transported the dogs from “rural shelters” across the state to the San Marcos Regional Airport, where Wings of Rescue flew them to Florida.

Volunteers in Pflugerville help 800 lb. tortoise during winter storm

A Pflugerville woman is very thankful her community stepped in to help her get Big Al, her 800 lb, Aldabra giant tortoise, inside from the cold.

Rescuers save abandoned sheep, shave off 78 pounds of matted wool

Rescuers in Australia saved an abandoned sheep who was weighed down with an astonishing 78 pounds of matted wool. The sheep, nicknamed "Baarack," struggled in the wild and could barely see. He managed to survive by eating grass and drinking water from puddles.

Animals at Austin Zoo make it through severe winter storm

The Austin Zoo is rebuilding after last week's storm left several trees snapped and some water pipes and pumps frozen, but zookeepers confirm the animals made it through.