Austin Animal Center seeing rise in canine distemper cases
The Center says it needs to move 60 healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes as soon as possible in order to create isolation space for the sick dogs.
The Center says it needs to move 60 healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes as soon as possible in order to create isolation space for the sick dogs.
Taylor woman charged with performing sex acts on dog
A Taylor woman has been charged with performing sex acts on a dog -- and encouraging it to do the same to her.
A Taylor woman has been charged with performing sex acts on a dog -- and encouraging it to do the same to her.
Texas border agents find spider monkeys in backpack
The animals were found inside the luggage with air holes punched through it.
The animals were found inside the luggage with air holes punched through it.
Dog drives over 4-year-old with golf cart at Westland BBQ
A 4-year-old was hit and run over by a golf cart while at a BBQ event in Westland last week. But there wasn't a human's foot on the accelerator.
A 4-year-old was hit and run over by a golf cart while at a BBQ event in Westland last week. But there wasn't a human's foot on the accelerator.
Syracuse police say man who killed pit bull in stabbing lied about being attacked by dog
The Syracuse Police Department says Thomas Hemmingway is now facing a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge after investigators reviewed video footage of the July 26 incident.
The Syracuse Police Department says Thomas Hemmingway is now facing a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge after investigators reviewed video footage of the July 26 incident.
Cat of the Weekend: Matteo
Williamson County Animal Shelter introduces us to a cat looking for a good home.
Williamson County Animal Shelter introduces us to a cat looking for a good home.
Pet of the Weekend: Pecos
The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter talks about a dog looking for a good home.
The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter talks about a dog looking for a good home.
Notorious home invader 'Hank the Tank' captured in Lake Tahoe
The massive bear notorious for home invasions in South Lake Tahoe, has been captured. 'Hank the Tank' and her 3 cubs will be relocated, officials said.
The massive bear notorious for home invasions in South Lake Tahoe, has been captured. 'Hank the Tank' and her 3 cubs will be relocated, officials said.
Nonprofit helps serve military dogs and their families
The U.S. War Dogs Association is a nonprofit of more than 20 years with a variety of programs in place to assist military dogs and their families.
The U.S. War Dogs Association is a nonprofit of more than 20 years with a variety of programs in place to assist military dogs and their families.
Pet of the Week: Elvis from Austin Pets Alive
Elvis is a 3-year-old German Shepherd and hound mix who is about 58 pounds. He's pretty much house trained and he's been going to obedience classes.
Elvis is a 3-year-old German Shepherd and hound mix who is about 58 pounds. He's pretty much house trained and he's been going to obedience classes.
English zoo confirms: Viral Chinese bears are not people in costume
Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.
Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.
Ancient whale unearthed in Peru could be heaviest animal ever
A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.
A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.
71 malnourished animals, some pregnant with 'high parasite load,' rescued in Oklahoma cruelty case
The animals included 29 horses, two of them being studs, 23 cows, 13 goats, and six sheep. They were all in various body conditions.
The animals included 29 horses, two of them being studs, 23 cows, 13 goats, and six sheep. They were all in various body conditions.
Watch: Man dresses up in realistic dog costume, gets taken for a walk
The Japanese man reportedly spent close to $16,000 on a realistic border collie outfit.
The Japanese man reportedly spent close to $16,000 on a realistic border collie outfit.
Houston-area woman spends days crawling through storm drain swarming with cockroaches to rescue puppies
One woman shares her story on how she saved puppies from cockroach infested storm drains.
One woman shares her story on how she saved puppies from cockroach infested storm drains.
Meet Howard at Texas Humane Heroes!
After a length recovery, Howard is a healthy pup looking for his forever home! He is available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes.
After a length recovery, Howard is a healthy pup looking for his forever home! He is available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes.
Remarkable fossil shows dinosaur, mammal forever frozen in epic battle
The 125 million-year-old fossil was discovered in the Lujiatun Member of the Lower Cretaceous Yixian formation in China back in 2012.
The 125 million-year-old fossil was discovered in the Lujiatun Member of the Lower Cretaceous Yixian formation in China back in 2012.
Hill Country SPCA takes in seized horses
The horses had been living in cramped spaces with inadequate shelter and barely enough food and water for over 10 years, says Hill Country SPCA.
The horses had been living in cramped spaces with inadequate shelter and barely enough food and water for over 10 years, says Hill Country SPCA.
Meet Rodney at Texas Humane Heroes!
Rodney is a gentle giant looking for his forever home. He is available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes.
Rodney is a gentle giant looking for his forever home. He is available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes.
376-pound alligator undergoes CT scan while treated by vets at University of Florida
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine recently treated a 376-pound alligator for an ear infection.
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine recently treated a 376-pound alligator for an ear infection.