Charges pending after dogs rescued from puppy mill

Authorities may file criminal charges after finding more than three dozen dogs in dire conditions at a Monroe County puppy mill.

Dogs of 9/11: Search and rescue canines worked tirelessly in the days following terror attacks

As America marked the 18th anniversary of the worst terror attack on U.S. soil Wednesday, many remembered the countless lives lost and selfless acts by the brave responders on September 11, 2001 — both human and four-legged.

One third of pet owners prefer furry friends over their own kids, survey finds

There's no doubt that most pet owners adore their furry family members. In fact, some even consider them their children....but that could be bad news for their own flesh and blood.

Austin Monthly's Pet Issue

Deputy Editor Madeline Hollern talks about what's in the latest edition of Austin Monthly.

Leander tortoise reunited with family

UPDATE: According to the Leander Police Department, Donatello the tortoise has been reunited with his family as of Monday.

FDA names 16 brands of dog food possibly linked to canine heart disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning dog owners that certain dog food brands may be associated with a heightened risk of heart failure in dogs.

Dogs can die within 10 minutes of being locked inside a hot car

Pet owners are being warned again this summer to make sure they don't leave their beloved dog locked in a hot car because temperatures can reach more than 100 degrees in the vehicle.

Inmates will be dog-cuddlers on the 4th during fireworks

On the Fourth of July, as the night sky lights up, lots of dogs run and hide. This year, dogs in the shelter at the Brevard County Sheriff's Office will get some special "TLC" from inmates.

Austin considering citywide ban on cat declawing procedures

The New York state legislature passed a bill that would be the first in the nation to outlaw the declawing of cats. 

Turkeys on the loose in Leander

A rafter of turkeys was discovered in Leander, Texas on Monday. The Leander Police Department posted about the elusive group on Facebook. 

Army sergeant reunited with dog he met in Iraq at Austin airport

A U.S. Army sergeant finally got to hold the dog he bonded with while stationed in Iraq. Friday, the SPCA International helped reunite the two back on American soil. 

Emancipet opens new state-of-the-art Austin clinic

Nonprofit veterinary clinic Emancipet opens a new state-of-the-art clinic in Austin to help expand its services and offer care that's affordable and attainable for all pet owners.