Pet of the Week: Ichigo from Austin Pets Alive!
Ichigo is two years old, but he's very mellow, and he's housebroken. He's looking for his forever family.
Ichigo is two years old, but he's very mellow, and he's housebroken. He's looking for his forever family.
Intoxicated vultures rescued from Connecticut dumpster: 'Too drunk to fly'
A wildlife refuge in Connecticut successfully returned two black vultures to their natural habitat after they were found drunk in a dumpster.
A wildlife refuge in Connecticut successfully returned two black vultures to their natural habitat after they were found drunk in a dumpster.
Memorial held after almost a dozen dogs found dead in south Austin creek
Nearly a dozen dogs were found dead in a creek in south Austin, and police are investigating. Residents and neighbors held a memorial near the creek on Wednesday.
Nearly a dozen dogs were found dead in a creek in south Austin, and police are investigating. Residents and neighbors held a memorial near the creek on Wednesday.
See it: 'Grumpy' cat shows little gratitude after rescue from tight squeeze
If there were a visual representation of gratitude, it certainly wouldn't resemble this rescued kitty cat.
If there were a visual representation of gratitude, it certainly wouldn't resemble this rescued kitty cat.
Video: Cat clings to car door in Dubai flooding before being scooped up by rescuers
Dubai received 6.26 inches of rain on Tuesday, more than two years' worth of rain for the UAE. Residents are being asked to stay home until the flooding subsides.
Dubai received 6.26 inches of rain on Tuesday, more than two years' worth of rain for the UAE. Residents are being asked to stay home until the flooding subsides.
Elephant escapes circus, stops traffic: Video
An elephant escaped the circus and stopped traffic in Butte, Montana, this week.
An elephant escaped the circus and stopped traffic in Butte, Montana, this week.
Austin officials looking for owners of emus found at Zilker Park
The City of Austin and the Austin Zoo are working to find the owners of some exotic birds that were running loose in Zilker Park. Animal protection officers received several calls about the emus.
The City of Austin and the Austin Zoo are working to find the owners of some exotic birds that were running loose in Zilker Park. Animal protection officers received several calls about the emus.
Florida girl, 12, hooks multiple fishing records in a few short months: 'On a roll'
Julia, who's just 12 years old, landed two state records and three world records (with one pending) while fishing off the Florida Keys earlier this year.
Julia, who's just 12 years old, landed two state records and three world records (with one pending) while fishing off the Florida Keys earlier this year.
BARK Air launches luxury airline for dogs
BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.
BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.
Meet Spike at WCRAS
Spike is available for adoption at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
Spike is available for adoption at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
Austin Pets Alive! opens new thrift store in Pflugerville
Austin Pets Alive! is opening its fifth thrift store location in central Texas, this time in Pflugerville.
Austin Pets Alive! is opening its fifth thrift store location in central Texas, this time in Pflugerville.
Adopt Jefferson from WilCo!
Jefferson is a friendly 3-year-old mixed breed dog looking for his forever home! He is available for adoption at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
Jefferson is a friendly 3-year-old mixed breed dog looking for his forever home! He is available for adoption at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
Emus found running loose in Austin park
Two stray emus were found running loose at Zilker Park, according to the Austin Animal Center.
Two stray emus were found running loose at Zilker Park, according to the Austin Animal Center.
Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
Adopt Xander at PAWS Shelter!
Xander is a 3.5-year-old Pharaoh Hound who is looking for his forever home.
Xander is a 3.5-year-old Pharaoh Hound who is looking for his forever home.
Mounted horse patrol coming to Texas State
Texas State will soon be the first university in the state with a mounted horse patrol. The newest members of the force have been training, and will be sworn in at the end of this month.
Texas State will soon be the first university in the state with a mounted horse patrol. The newest members of the force have been training, and will be sworn in at the end of this month.
K-9 officer stabbed in line of duty, recovering at animal hospital
A K-9 officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was stabbed during duty while responding to a report of a suicidal individual armed with a knife on March 29.
A K-9 officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was stabbed during duty while responding to a report of a suicidal individual armed with a knife on March 29.
Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
Pet of the Weekend: Peanuts
For this weekend's edition of Pet of the Weekend, FOX 7 Austin learned more about Peanuts who is at the Texas Humane Heroes.
For this weekend's edition of Pet of the Weekend, FOX 7 Austin learned more about Peanuts who is at the Texas Humane Heroes.
Austin Pets Alive! employees in process of forming largest animal shelter union in nation
Austin Pets Alive! employees have filed a petition to unionize. It would be the largest animal shelter union in the country, according to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
Austin Pets Alive! employees have filed a petition to unionize. It would be the largest animal shelter union in the country, according to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.



















