Be careful of snakes during record-high temperatures: APA!

During this record heat, residents and pet owners should be snake-aware and look out for their animals, says Austin Pets Alive!

“Confused" 20-year-old dog surrendered by family finds forever home

Dax appeared to be “confused and sad" after he was surrendered to the shelter in Florida when his family could no longer care for him.

Dozens of cats in Poland got bird flu amid global outbreak

Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.

Dog, TV stolen in home burglary in Temple

A juvenile matching the description of one of the suspects was taken into custody by patrol officers.

50 honorary mascots adopted through Austin FC, Austin Pets Alive! partnership

The partnership, now in its third year, features adoptable shelter dogs at Austin Pets Alive! as honorary mascots at each Austin FC regular-season home match.

Dozens of animals killed in fire at Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach: ‘It’s devastating’

The owner of the Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach is mourning the loss of nearly 40 animals after a fire tore through the facility at Johns Pass in Madeira Beach early Thursday morning. 

Goats help tackle poison ivy along Lady Bird Lake

The Trail Conservancy is turning to a rather unusual solution to its poison ivy problem.

This Disney World 'Cinderella pony' will eventually have her own royal duty

A baby white Shetland “Cinderella pony" was recently born at Walt Disney World's Tri-Circle-D Ranch – and in a few short years, she'll be one of the horses pulling Cinderella's very own pumpkin carriage.

Round Rock firefighters rescue ducklings from storm drain

A brood of ducklings wandered into a storm drain in Round Rock and got themselves stuck, so firefighters went to their rescue.

Cat of the Weekend: Carolina
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If you're looking for a sweet little kitty to call your own, Carolina is available for adoption at Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.

Dog of the Weekend: Diamond
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Diamond is waiting for her furever family at Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.

Pet of the Week: Deputy from PAWS
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Deputy is a year old German Shepherd. Pflugerville Animal Welfare Services says he's calm, smart, and gentle natured.