Overcrowding, heat concerns grow at Austin Animal Center
Currently, intake is closed at the Austin Animal Center due to overcrowding.
Currently, intake is closed at the Austin Animal Center due to overcrowding.
Fireworks safety: Keep an eye on your pets and people
If you're planning to set off fireworks this Fourth of July, be mindful of safety and your pets.
If you're planning to set off fireworks this Fourth of July, be mindful of safety and your pets.
Florida man's hilarious reaction to poolside iguana sneaking up on him goes viral
A Florida man's high-pitched squeal to an unexpected visitor swimming in a pool with him has become a viral sensation on TikTok, capturing the attention of millions who thoroughly enjoyed his candid reaction.
A Florida man's high-pitched squeal to an unexpected visitor swimming in a pool with him has become a viral sensation on TikTok, capturing the attention of millions who thoroughly enjoyed his candid reaction.
Maine woman, 64, punches bear in nose after it chased her dog
The woman was bitten when she stepped in between her dog and the black bear, which had been chasing her pet – and punched the bear in the nose.
The woman was bitten when she stepped in between her dog and the black bear, which had been chasing her pet – and punched the bear in the nose.
Meet Olaf and Zara at Texas Humane Heroes!
Olaf and Zara are a bonded pair of cats available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes.
Olaf and Zara are a bonded pair of cats available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes.
Squirrels 'sploot' in tree to cool down during Texas heatwave
Have you ever seen a squirrel 'sploot'?
Have you ever seen a squirrel 'sploot'?
Tips to get anxious pets through Fourth of July fireworks
You may love fireworks, but animal experts insist your pets do not. The sporadic, loud noises and bright lights can be very stressful for your furry friends.
You may love fireworks, but animal experts insist your pets do not. The sporadic, loud noises and bright lights can be very stressful for your furry friends.
Meet Bugsy at Texas Humane Heroes!
Bugsy is a sweet almost-four-year-old pup available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes.
Bugsy is a sweet almost-four-year-old pup available for adoption at Texas Humane Heroes.
Video: playful orcas spotted off California coast
A group of orcas were seen playing near the surface for hours off the coast of California, according to a whale-watching group.
A group of orcas were seen playing near the surface for hours off the coast of California, according to a whale-watching group.
Pet of the Week: Tamrind from Austin Pets Alive!
Tamrind is just over 2 years old. APA! says she's good with people and dogs, she's crate trained and she even knows some commands.
Tamrind is just over 2 years old. APA! says she's good with people and dogs, she's crate trained and she even knows some commands.
'It is so sad': Shelter heartbroken after owner neglects 'unwanted' senior dog
“It was like it was a couch that didn’t work with the living room anymore, or clothing that didn’t fit," the shelter's founder said.
“It was like it was a couch that didn’t work with the living room anymore, or clothing that didn’t fit," the shelter's founder said.
Dolphin moms use baby talk to call their young, researchers find
A new study has found that dolphin mothers also use a kind of high-pitched baby talk with their kids.
A new study has found that dolphin mothers also use a kind of high-pitched baby talk with their kids.
Police: Stranger 'eviscerated' dog in unprovoked attack at North Carolina park
The dog's owner told authorities that while she was playing pickleball, a stranger came up to her dog, grabbed it by its throat and starting slashing the animal with a knife.
The dog's owner told authorities that while she was playing pickleball, a stranger came up to her dog, grabbed it by its throat and starting slashing the animal with a knife.
Brave mini pig confronts black bear to protect farm animals on Vancouver Island
A courageous mini pig named Barbie Q took on a black bear to defend her fellow animals at a Vancouver Island farm.
A courageous mini pig named Barbie Q took on a black bear to defend her fellow animals at a Vancouver Island farm.
13 parrots found hidden in duffel bags at US border, officials say
Border officials said a 26-year-old man applying for entry into the U.S. had hidden the 13 live parrots in duffel bags in the trunk of the car.
Border officials said a 26-year-old man applying for entry into the U.S. had hidden the 13 live parrots in duffel bags in the trunk of the car.
Steer clear: Cow runs loose in rural Pennsylvania town
Neighbors in Kutztown, Pennsylvania were told not to approach a cow that had broken loose Monday night.
Neighbors in Kutztown, Pennsylvania were told not to approach a cow that had broken loose Monday night.
Meet High Noon Harry at Austin Animal Center!
High Noon Harry is a sweet senior cat available for adoption at Austin Animal Center.
High Noon Harry is a sweet senior cat available for adoption at Austin Animal Center.
World's Ugliest Dog crowned in Petaluma
Scooter, a Chinese Crested, was the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, held in Petaluma Friday. The 7-year-old pup with wispy hair, deformed hind legs, and a hanging tongue narrowly escaped being euthanized after he was born.
Scooter, a Chinese Crested, was the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, held in Petaluma Friday. The 7-year-old pup with wispy hair, deformed hind legs, and a hanging tongue narrowly escaped being euthanized after he was born.
Meet Big Kate from Austin Animal Center!
Big Kate is a sweet pooch with a big personality who loves couch cuddles! She is available for adoption at Austin Animal Center.
Big Kate is a sweet pooch with a big personality who loves couch cuddles! She is available for adoption at Austin Animal Center.
8 puppies abandoned inside garbage bag in near triple-digit heat in Austin
Eight puppies were left abandoned inside a garbage bag in near triple-digit heat. The two-to-three-day old puppies were discovered in critical condition by a Good Samaritan before being turned over to Austin Pets Alive!
Eight puppies were left abandoned inside a garbage bag in near triple-digit heat. The two-to-three-day old puppies were discovered in critical condition by a Good Samaritan before being turned over to Austin Pets Alive!


















