Goat tests positive for avian influenza — a first in the United States

A goat kid in Stevens County, Minnesota, has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), marking the first case in the United States of bird flu in a domestic ruminant. 

Pet up for adoption: Sandy from PAWS Shelter
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Sandy is a 5-year-old girl who loves to play fetch and tug-of-war. She's housebroken and playful, and she's hoping to find her forever home.

Rodeo Austin: Hundreds showcase pigs in Junior Market Barrow

The Rodeo Austin livestock show is in full swing. Each year, thousands of contestants travel to Austin to participate in the livestock show and enhance their agricultural education.

Dog parasite detected in Colorado River for 1st time, originating from other states

A parasite that can potentially kill dogs has been discovered for the first time in the Colorado River in Southern California, a study from University of California, Riverside said.

Adopt Belle at WCRAS
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If you're looking for a sweet senior kitty to bring home, Belle is waiting at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.

Newborn Southern White Rhino wobbles around his new zoo home

A zoo in the United Kingdom has welcomed the birth of a very special animal – a baby southern white rhinoceros. 

Adopt Neptune from Williamson County RAS!
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Neptune is a sweet two-year-old dog looking for his forever home! He is available for adoption at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.

Pet of the Week: Meet Gatsby!
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Gatsby is a dapper dog from Gold Ribbon Rescue who is reliably house-trained and can roam freely in common areas when left alone in his foster home.

11-foot, 750-pound alligator seized from New York home

The 11-foot gator's owner reportedly allowed members of the public to get into a pool and pet the "unsecured" reptile.

Montana man used cloned tissue, semen to breed 'giant' sheep for trophy hunters

A Montana man is accused of illegally importing parts of a giant sheep from Kyrgyzstan, then using them to create cloned embryos and sell giant, hybrid sheep to trophy hunters.

Study reveals dogs can relieve stress, improve concentration in humans

A recent study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that certain activities might enhance individuals' brainwave patterns linked to rest and relaxation.

Watch: Wildlife rehabber wears fox mask to feed rescued kit

Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.

Adopt Ruffles at Texas Humane Heroes
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Six-year-old Ruffles is looking for her furever home. She's available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes in Leander.