Austin Animal Center takes in 20-dog seizure, asks for public's help
Austin Animal Center says it started the day with 344 medium to large dogs when their capacity is only 272.
Austin Animal Center says it started the day with 344 medium to large dogs when their capacity is only 272.
4 horses have died at Churchill Downs ahead of 149th Kentucky Derby
Four horses have died after running at the track since Thursday, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Four horses have died after running at the track since Thursday, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.
WCRAS offering $4 dog adoptions on May the 4th
To celebrate Star Wars Day and encourage more fosters and adoptions, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will be offering $4 dog adoptions on May 4.
To celebrate Star Wars Day and encourage more fosters and adoptions, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will be offering $4 dog adoptions on May 4.
Why do dogs panic during storms? Here's how to help your best friend weather their fear
Preventative measures can greatly help dogs suffering from thunderstorm phobia, preventing them from phobic behaviors such as trembling, hiding, ripping up couch cushions, or barking up a storm.
Preventative measures can greatly help dogs suffering from thunderstorm phobia, preventing them from phobic behaviors such as trembling, hiding, ripping up couch cushions, or barking up a storm.
After 10 years in shelter, Happy finds forever home: ‘A bright spot in our lives’
Happy, a 14-year-old husky, had spent most of his life in the shelter, but Angela Boisseau gave him a chance and adopted him.
Happy, a 14-year-old husky, had spent most of his life in the shelter, but Angela Boisseau gave him a chance and adopted him.
Kentucky Derby: Forte is 3-1 favorite at Churchill Downs
Forte, the 2-year-old champion whose 190 points led the Derby qualifying trail, drew the No. 15 post at 3-1 odds on Monday for the $3 million premier race for 3-year-olds.
Forte, the 2-year-old champion whose 190 points led the Derby qualifying trail, drew the No. 15 post at 3-1 odds on Monday for the $3 million premier race for 3-year-olds.
Scooby doobie don't: Discarded joints are posing hazards for dogs
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Park rangers: 70-year-old man fends off cougar attack with rock
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
Pet of the Weekend: Meet Nom Nom!
Meet Nom Nom at Austin Animal Center, he's a hungry kitty looking for a home.
Meet Nom Nom at Austin Animal Center, he's a hungry kitty looking for a home.
Hays County Animal Control's small crew fights population growth and call increase
Hays County Animal Control is responsible for investing reports of animal bits, quarantining potential rabies cases, issuing citations and transporting animals to shelters. They say they need more officers on duty to combat the county's population growth.
Hays County Animal Control is responsible for investing reports of animal bits, quarantining potential rabies cases, issuing citations and transporting animals to shelters. They say they need more officers on duty to combat the county's population growth.
Pet of the Weekend: Meet Charming!
Charming is a friendly and energetic 3-year-old pooch who loves treats and playtime! He is available for adoption at the Austin Animal Center.
Charming is a friendly and energetic 3-year-old pooch who loves treats and playtime! He is available for adoption at the Austin Animal Center.
Check it out: Man catfishing in Missouri snags 4-foot prehistoric fish instead
A man catfishing along a Missouri river was surprised when he reeled in an unexpected prehistoric fish.
A man catfishing along a Missouri river was surprised when he reeled in an unexpected prehistoric fish.
Humpback whales use sandy ocean floors for exfoliating ‘spa day,’ researchers find
Humans have discovered ways to get rid of old, dead skin cells – and it turns out humpback whales have made this self-care advancement, too.
Humans have discovered ways to get rid of old, dead skin cells – and it turns out humpback whales have made this self-care advancement, too.
‘Bear-y’ lucky: Nevada firefighters rescue bear stuck in tree
Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.
Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.
$25 adoptions at Austin Animal Center for May 'Empty the Shelters' event
Austin Animal Center is joining more than 350 shelters in 45 states for BISSELL Pet Foundation's first “Empty the Shelter" event of 2023.
Austin Animal Center is joining more than 350 shelters in 45 states for BISSELL Pet Foundation's first “Empty the Shelter" event of 2023.
Canine influenza: Tips for preventing its spread
In order to stop the spread of canine influenza, experts are asking the public to take some preventative steps.
In order to stop the spread of canine influenza, experts are asking the public to take some preventative steps.
Bat found at Zilker Park tests positive for rabies
On April 22, around at 3:50 p.m., an Animal Protection Officer (APO) responded to a call on the Great Lawn at Zilker Park near Lou Neff Point about a bat near the ground on a tree trunk.
On April 22, around at 3:50 p.m., an Animal Protection Officer (APO) responded to a call on the Great Lawn at Zilker Park near Lou Neff Point about a bat near the ground on a tree trunk.
‘New baby alert’: Endangered Francois’ leaf monkey born at San Antonio Zoo
Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.
Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.
Dogs can join owners for outdoor dining, FDA says
The FDA updated its food policy earlier this year to let owners and their furry friends enjoy eating together.
The FDA updated its food policy earlier this year to let owners and their furry friends enjoy eating together.