Kansas man moves into animal shelter to help get dog adopted

A Kansas man went above and beyond to help man's best friend -- even moving into an animal shelter to comfort a dog in need of adoption.

Bobo, a once-lost dog, is ecstatic when finding owner

When Anthony lost his dog Bobo, it was with the help of friends and the Memphis (Tennessee) Animal Services that the two were able to have an ecstatic, heartfelt reunion on September 12.

‘Pervasive losses’: 3 billion birds have vanished from the North American landscape since 1970

More than one-in-four birds has vanished from the North American landscape in the last 50 years, according to new research published in the journal Science Thursday. Because birds are indicators of environmental health, these findings are deeply concerning to scientists.

Pflugerville ISD students creating mobility device for three-legged dog

Students in an engineering class at Connally High School are working to create a mobility aid for a three-legged dog. They're making their own device from start to finish and they will get to see how their idea meets the needs of the 11-year-old mutt.

Local snake wrangler advising others to be careful

A local snake wrangler says he's recently captured several rattlesnakes throughout Austin and, advises people to be extra careful.

Pet of the Weekend: Gunner

Gunner has a huge, adorable smile that you could easy run into the sunset with!!! He loves to cuddle, and just wants to lean against you and stare into your eyes. This guy is so sweet, charming, and cuddly.

Donation gives all Pflugerville K9s protective vests

Pflugerville's four-legged officers will now be a little bit more protected. A non-profit has donated a grant to the department to fit all its K9s with bullet proof vests. In total, the Pflugerville police department has three K9s and with these added vests they'll be a little bit more protected when out on patrols

Dog in St. Louis Park uses phone as chew toy, dials 911

A dog chewing on a phone accidentally called 911 Wednesday, sending police officers to his house in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. 

Video: Coyotes wander onto second floor of condominium in South Austin

Keep your cats and other small pets inside at night. That's the message from one southeast Austin resident after his Ring video captures coyotes wandering around the second story of his condominium.

Dog finds forever home after being abandoned in Panhandle during Hurricane Michael

Thom Sousa wanted to help after Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle, but wasn't sure how. Then the Largo SPCA provided a way that touched his heart forever: He met Stella.

Zoo vandals let bobcat, raccoon briefly escape, police say

Police are searching for whoever cut locks and fencing on exhibits at a New Mexico zoo, allowing four animals, including a bobcat, to escape before they were quickly found nearby.

Colorado sheriff's office bloodhound helps find missing 12-year-old girl in Wyoming

A Colorado police dog turned out to be in the right place at exactly the right time last week, helping to locate a missing 12-year-old girl in Wyoming, according to officials.

Puppy rescued from hot car in Texas summer heat

An unattended puppy was rescued from a hot car in Bob Wentz Park in Austin, Texas on the Fourth of July. Park staff had told the pet's owner that dogs were not allowed in the area known as "the point," so she decided to leave the small dog alone in the hot car without water.