"Horrific cruelty": $5K reward for info on killing of 5 horses near Pearland

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of those responsible for killing and dismembering five horses near Pearland since May.

Harris Co. judge declines to deem dog dangerous after attack

After Annie bit a woman civil papers were filed by the victim asking that Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Lincoln Goodwin deem Annie a dangerous dog.

Florida man arrested for possession of child porn, animal cruelty, and bestiality, deputies say

They said that officers recovered Jobe's phone from a robbery last month and discovered disturbing files on the device, including about 1,400 files of child pornography and a video of the man sexually abusing a dog. 

National Zoo’s panda Mei Xiang showing possible signs of pregnancy

Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.

Tabby cat plays piano to tell owners he's hungry

A musically-inclined tabby cat named Wilson plays a miniature piano next to his food dish to let his owners know it's time for dinner.

North Carolina dog diagnosed with COVID-19 dies

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in June that dogs, cats and a few other animals types are able to contract COVID-19, it is rare for animals to pass it on to their owners or vice versa.

Navy veteran saved by Chihuahua after having a stroke

Eighty-six-year-old Navy Veteran Rudy Armstrong survived a stroke after his little dog Bubu ran to get help.

Pearland horse owner grieves the loss of his beloved animals

The loss of his horses has been heartbreaking for Pearland horse owner Carl Smith. When Smith came to this pasture in Pearland Sunday afternoon he first thought two of his three horses had been stolen.

First cats in Texas test positive for COVID-19

So far Texas A&M University has found three cats and one dog with the virus in Brazos County, and all the cases appear to be asymptomatic or very mild.

Five horses killed and butchered near Pearland since May

The Pearland Police Department in encouraging horse owners and residents to be vigilant and report all suspicious activities after several horses were found killed and butchered in the city and surrounding areas since May.

Austin company paying employees to adopt pets, encourages 'pawternity leave'

The Zebra, an insurance comparison site with its offices located in East Austin, is covering expenses up to $300 annually for employees welcoming a cat or dog into their family.