San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter needs fosters, adopters

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter needs fosters, adopters

Despite being closed to the public, the shelter, which serves all of Hays County, still has an abundance of cats and dogs needing permanent or foster homes, says a release from Hays County.

Despite being closed to the public, the shelter, which serves all of Hays County, still has an abundance of cats and dogs needing permanent or foster homes, says a release from Hays County.

First dog to test positive for coronavirus dies

First dog to test positive for coronavirus dies

The dog, whose infection was discovered in February, is believed to be the first known case of human-to-animal transmission of the virus.

The dog, whose infection was discovered in February, is believed to be the first known case of human-to-animal transmission of the virus.

Animals shelters close across L.A. County

Animals shelters close across L.A. County

Los Angeles' six city-run animal shelters are closed to the public for the rest of the month due to the coronavirus, along with all L.A. County shelters.

Los Angeles' six city-run animal shelters are closed to the public for the rest of the month due to the coronavirus, along with all L.A. County shelters.

Austin Animal Center asking residents to foster lost pets that are found

Austin Animal Center asking residents to foster lost pets that are found

The animal shelter said in a series of tweets that they are preparing for the coronavirus pandemic to affect both the staff’s ability to report to work and foot traffic of potential adopters.

The animal shelter said in a series of tweets that they are preparing for the coronavirus pandemic to affect both the staff’s ability to report to work and foot traffic of potential adopters.

Students, staff say bats are still inside school, cafeteria at East Austin College Prep

Students, staff say bats are still inside school, cafeteria at East Austin College Prep

Last Wednesday parents received a letter from East Austin College Prep,  saying they discovered a bat, but what the letter did not include was that it wasn't just one bat, but a colony of bats.

Last Wednesday parents received a letter from East Austin College Prep,  saying they discovered a bat, but what the letter did not include was that it wasn't just one bat, but a colony of bats.

Days-old puppy rescued from drainpipe at home in Brisbane, Queensland

Days-old puppy rescued from drainpipe at home in Brisbane, Queensland

A two-day-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup got into a tight squeeze when it fell down a bathroom drain at a property in Brisbane, Queensland, during the late hours of Saturday, March 7.

A two-day-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup got into a tight squeeze when it fell down a bathroom drain at a property in Brisbane, Queensland, during the late hours of Saturday, March 7.

Tennessee ‘hero’ dog dies after saving family from deadly tornado

Tennessee ‘hero’ dog dies after saving family from deadly tornado

A family's dog barked incessantly and woke them up just before a tornado ripped apart their home, giving them time to shelter in their laundry room.

A family's dog barked incessantly and woke them up just before a tornado ripped apart their home, giving them time to shelter in their laundry room.

Dog leaps off 2,000-foot cliff with owner, parachutes to earth

Dog leaps off 2,000-foot cliff with owner, parachutes to earth

This is the thrilling moment a man parachutes off a cliff with his dog — from a height of more than 2,000 feet.

This is the thrilling moment a man parachutes off a cliff with his dog — from a height of more than 2,000 feet.

Cat rescued from utility pole in Thrall

Cat rescued from utility pole in Thrall

One cat ended up on top of a utility pole in Thrall, prompting a rescue operation.

One cat ended up on top of a utility pole in Thrall, prompting a rescue operation.

Woman charged in connection with abandoned dog found in trash bag

Woman charged in connection with abandoned dog found in trash bag

A 48-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the abuse and abandonment of a dog found last month in southwest suburban Willow Springs.

A 48-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the abuse and abandonment of a dog found last month in southwest suburban Willow Springs.

Florida bill targets 'phony baloney' use of emotional support animals

Florida bill targets 'phony baloney' use of emotional support animals

Under the proposed bill, people who falsely or fraudulently claim the need for an emotional support animal could face up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Under the proposed bill, people who falsely or fraudulently claim the need for an emotional support animal could face up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.