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.

WCSO in search of owner of found Leander pig

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find the owner of a pig found Monday.

'Pawfficer' reporting for duty: Adorable kitten joins ranks at Arkansas police department

A rescue kitten has become the newest member of a police department in Arkansas, whose duties include but are not limited to looking cute and bringing happiness to his community.

Dog mimics 'old school' siren at nearby fire station

A dog that lives near a New York fire station learned to mimic the "old school" alarm used by firefighters.

Newlyweds 'photobombed' by curious deer while posing in Killarney National Park

An Australian couple who flew to Ireland for a wedding and photoshoot were pleasantly surprised by a wild deer which “photobombed” them as they were posing at the Ladies View scenic viewpoint in Killarney National Park, in Kerry.

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.