Bear dies after getting stranded on utility pole in New Mexico

A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.

Beluga Whales relocated to SeaWorld San Antonio
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Two beluga whales have officially arrived at SeaWorld San Antonio with 11 more still on the way.

CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners

CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.

Central Texas floods leave hundreds of wild animals and pets displaced

Central Texas animal rescuers are working around the clock to save and shelter hundreds of pets and wild animals displaced by recent devastating floods.

Central Texas flooding leaves many animals displaced
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Central Texas animal rescuers are working around the clock to save and shelter hundreds of pets and wild animals displaced by recent devastating floods.

Local animal shelter rescues 17 pets from Texas flooding

Austin Pets Alive disaster teams successfully rescued 17 stranded pets from an evacuated South Texas neighborhood as regional flooding pushes local animal shelters past their absolute limits.

Who is 'Jimothy'? Why a Seattle raccoon has gone viral

He's small, he's round, and he's gone viral. "Jimothy" the racoon has been spotted in Ballard, and he's amassed millions of views.

Meet Noble! | Pet of the Week
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Noble is available for adoption with Love-A-Bull. Kelley Coxey joins Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson.

Texas Flooding: How to help the flood victims

Several Texas organizations have opened donation channels to support flood recovery efforts and pet rescue operations after severe flooding in the Texas Hill Country.

FWC: 13-foot alligator attacked, killed Florida woman, DNA test confirms

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.

'Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats' exhibit
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The world of bats comes alive in the "Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats" exhibit, now on display at the Texas Science and Natural History Museum. The museum's exhibition and outreach associate Dr. Liam Norris joins Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson to share more about these often misunderstood animals.

Traveling with your pets
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Whether you're heading out on a summer road trip or just running errands around town, a little preparation can go a long way in keeping your pet safe. Dr. Jen Quammen, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, joins Good Day Austin with tips to make every trip safe, stress-free, and enjoyable for both you and your furry friend.

New data reveals the most popular dog breeds in each state

New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state. 

US aquariums to rescue 28 beluga whales from Canada's Marineland

The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024. 

Irvine dog trainer sentenced to 12 years for killing 11 dogs in his care

Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.

Meet Paisley! | Pet of the Week
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Paisley is available for adoption with Gold Ribbon Rescue. Michelle Goldberg joins Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson.

Pancake, ‘the First Puppy of Texas,’ has died

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.