Fatal disease detected at Texas facility linked to 'ghost deer' smuggling ring

The positive samples were taken from deer at a facility owned by Ken Schlaudt, 64, of San Antonio. Schlaudt is tied to the ongoing “Ghost Deer" investigation, which authorities describe as one of the largest deer smuggling networks in state history.

Texas dog-fighting ring raid nets 45 arrests, thousands in cash

A months-long investigation by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office ended Saturday night in the dismantling of a large, active dog-fighting ring, leading to the arrest of 45 individuals and the seizure of cash, narcotics, and firearms.

New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock

The U.S  Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal  agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.

Pets of the weekend: Meet Emma and Ludo
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Meet Emma and Ludo! They are available for adoption from the Williamson County Regional Animal Center.

Pet of the Weekend: Mira
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Meet Mira! Mira is available for adoption from the Williamson County Regional Animal Center.

Love-A-Bull introduces Pearl
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Monica Marcano is joined by Pearl who is looking for a forever home.

FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm

In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS).  Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.

Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured

A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.

Equine virus outbreak in Texas prompts statewide alert

A viral outbreak that is hitting horses in Texas has canceled an upcoming rodeo event in Uvalde. The EHV-1 virus is highly contagious and has prompted a statewide alert from Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller.

Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster

The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.

WATCH: Couple rescues sea turtle trapped on Texas coast

A Texas couple came to the rescue of a sea turtle they found trapped between some rocks on the coast of Port Aransas.

Dog causes shotgun to fire, striking owner inside Berks County home

Police in Berks County say a dog accidentally caused a shotgun to go off inside of a home, striking its owner in the back.

Arctic blast cold-stuns iguanas in Florida during record-setting temperature plunge

A frozen iguana was spotted in Boca Raton, Florida on Tuesday, as the coldest air of the season spread across the eastern U.S., setting several low temperatures across the Sunshine State.

1 out of 13 rescue dogs adopted; Texas vet clinic offering membership, care credit to adopters

A Cedar Park woman says one of the 13 dogs she rescued following their owner's tragic death has been adopted. A Texas vet clinic is also stepping up to offer help to get these dogs new homes.

Pet of the Weekend | Meet Yeti
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Yeti has been at the shelter for too long and is looking for a forever home! Meet him at the Austin Animal Shelter.