Pet 7-foot gator removed from Texas home

A woman stole the alligator while she was volunteering at a zoo and raised the reptile as a pet for more than 20 years.

Austin Pets Alive! looking to house over 126 puppies during 'Mutt Madness'

Austin Pets Alive! is waiving all adoption fees for pups aged six months or younger at their adoption center or in foster homes through March 13.

WCRAS invites public to foster dogs for 'Spring Fling' weekend

Families can foster a medium-to-large adult dog for the weekend and then decide to either bring the animal back or make them a permanent member of the family.

Pet of the Week: Brennon from Austin Animal Center
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Brennon is about 2 years old. He's gentle, calm, and house trained so he would do well in any home.

Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen

When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.  

National Park Service says 'never push a slower friend down’ if bear attacks

Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.

Connecticut woman's dogs shot, beheaded, skinned

Erin Caviola says her two 10-year-old German Shepherds, Cimo and Lieben, were shot, beheaded, and killed by a hunter from Putnam County.

'He went running back into the house': Family's dog saves 1-year-old during fire

"Everything is gone that's really all I can say," said Janet Kelley. "We've been in our van piled up just living in there." They do still have each other though - thanks to their dog Blue.

Elephants in US zoos face uncertain future without breeding

Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.