Hurricane Dorian's powerful storm surge kills 220 dogs, 50 cats at animal shelter in Bahamas
As Hurricane Dorian pounded the Bahamas for almost two days, a powerful storm surge inundated a local animal shelter and killed nearly 300 dogs and cats.
As Hurricane Dorian pounded the Bahamas for almost two days, a powerful storm surge inundated a local animal shelter and killed nearly 300 dogs and cats.
Austin Monthly's Pet Issue
Deputy Editor Madeline Hollern talks about what's in the latest edition of Austin Monthly.
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.
UPDATE: According to the Leander Police Department, Donatello the tortoise has been reunited with his family as of Monday.
4th Central Texas dog dies after swimming in water containing toxic algae
A Central Texas family is grieving the loss of their beloved pet who died after a swim in water containing toxic algae.
A Central Texas family is grieving the loss of their beloved pet who died after a swim in water containing toxic algae.
Salmonella outbreak linked to pig ear dog treats, the CDC warns
Certain dog treats could send you to the hospital.
Certain dog treats could send you to the hospital.
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.
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.
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.
‘Humiliated, scared and targeted': Blind man and service dog turned away from church
A South Carolina church turned away a blind man and his service dog because the organization doesn't allow animals.
A South Carolina church turned away a blind man and his service dog because the organization doesn't allow animals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Wings of Rescue' flight transports rescue animals from Texas to Seattle
A private flight waiting to take off isn’t carrying CEOs or celebrities - it’s chauffeuring canines and kittens to a better life.
A private flight waiting to take off isn’t carrying CEOs or celebrities - it’s chauffeuring canines and kittens to a better life.
Local rescue group says dog was euthanized and survived
A local rescue group says a dog they rescued is alive after being given euthanasia drugs.
A local rescue group says a dog they rescued is alive after being given euthanasia drugs.
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.
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.
Dog jumps from overpass, survives 100 ft. fall
According to the Round Rock Police Department, a rescued dog named "Bundy" was reunited with his owners days after surviving an almost 100-foot high jump from an overpass on SH 45 Friday night.
According to the Round Rock Police Department, a rescued dog named "Bundy" was reunited with his owners days after surviving an almost 100-foot high jump from an overpass on SH 45 Friday night.
City reports Austin Animal Services falling short on animal care, response time
The City of Austin said overcrowding at the Austin Animal Center led to inadequate animal care and untimely responses to animal emergencies.
The City of Austin said overcrowding at the Austin Animal Center led to inadequate animal care and untimely responses to animal emergencies.
Pet Hotel soon to come to ABIA
You can find pet hotels all over Austin, but what about the airport? It will soon be a reality, making things a lot more convenient.
You can find pet hotels all over Austin, but what about the airport? It will soon be a reality, making things a lot more convenient.
Leander non-profit caring for 49 dogs after hoarding case discovered
After a case of dog hoarding in Brady a local non-profit is caring for 49 dogs all under the age of four.
After a case of dog hoarding in Brady a local non-profit is caring for 49 dogs all under the age of four.
APD asking for public's help in animal cruelty case
The Austin Police Department Animal Cruelty Unit is asking for help in locating anyone who may have information about a three-month-old Brindle Pit Bull puppy that was found in the 1400 block of Ea...
The Austin Police Department Animal Cruelty Unit is asking for help in locating anyone who may have information about a three-month-old Brindle Pit Bull puppy that was found in the 1400 block of Ea...