Pets and Animals

Watch: Cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from Texas coast during winter storm

January 28, 2026 9:57am CST

Wildlife officials and a network of volunteers raced against the clock to rescue hundreds of "cold-stunned" sea turtles from the shallow waters of the Laguna Madre as plunging temperatures threatened the already threatened species.

Austin Pets Alive! receives record amount of fosters ahead of winter storm

January 27, 2026 9:19pm CST

Austin Pets Alive! made history this week thanks to an overwhelming show of support in finding homes for hundreds of dogs ahead of the arctic blast.

Drone team helps find missing Fishtown dog Benji after major snowstorm

January 27, 2026 9:00pm CST

A fluffy dog named Benji became a social media sensation after escaping from his Fishtown home during one of the biggest snowstorms Philadelphia has seen in years.

2 baby bald eagles hatch near Dallas during Texas Winter Storm

January 26, 2026 5:12pm CST

Two bald eagle chicks successfully hatched during a freezing winter storm at a North Texas wetlands center and are now being monitored by thousands of viewers via a 24/7 live-stream.

FDA issues advisory after tests of Raaw Energy dog reveal bacteria contamination, company refuses to recall

January 26, 2026 9:46am CST

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory after testing samples of Raaw Energy dog food showed the presence of harmful bacteria.

FDA approves drug to treat dogs with idiopathic epilepsy

January 22, 2026 11:09am CST

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug to control seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, a type of seizure disorder without a known cause.

FDA approves drug to treat dogs with lymphoma cancer

January 16, 2026 1:02pm CST

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval of Laverdia, a drug to treat dogs with lymphoma, a type of cancer of the lymph nodes and lymphatic system.

Oral rabies vaccinations will be dropped from planes, hand distributed in far West Texas

January 13, 2026 10:41am CST

Texas is expanding its annual oral rabies vaccine program to include far West Texas and hand-distribution in urban areas to combat a new variant moving in from New Mexico.

1st Western Diamondback Rattlesnake officially documented in Denton County

January 12, 2026 5:00pm CST

The University of Texas at Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) recently documented Denton County’s first Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the county's extensive herpetology research collection. 

Rabies outbreak confirmed in Hays County wildlife; most cases involve foxes

January 12, 2026 3:42pm CST

An outbreak of rabies has been confirmed in wildlife in Hays County and surrounding areas. Residents are advised to vaccinate their pets and livestock and report any unusual animal activity.

'The Great Pipe Predicament': Leander animal control rescues opossum

January 8, 2026 2:46pm CST

Leander animal control stepped up to free an opossum stuck in a pipe while looking for a safe place to hide.

Giraffe dies at Toronto zoo in 'sudden and tragic' accident

January 7, 2026 8:59am CST

The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.

From bassets to bolonki: American Kennel Club adds 3 new breeds

January 2, 2026 6:13pm CST

The AKC recognizes 205 breeds, including these three newcomers.