Impressive 'pole dancing' squirrel in Oakland caught on video

A determined, flexible, and highly motivated squirrel is getting a lot of attention for its tenacity while receiving high marks for its pole dancing-like skills.

Hayward man dumps neighbor’s cat in wilderness for eating his livestock

A Hayward man is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities say he stole his neighbor’s cat and released it in a remote area because it had been eating his rabbits and chickens. The cat was later found dead.

Where is Michael Jackson’s chimp Bubbles? The Florida retirement of a Hollywood legend

The Michael film is currently shattering box office records, and its massive success has many fans asking: what ever happened to the King of Pop’s famous chimpanzee, Bubbles?

Kitten found stuck inside bucket of glue finds forever home

After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.

Dog food recalled over possible salmonella contamination

The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Albright's Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced formula dog food sold to retailers in several states.

Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide

A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.

Massive sea lion named 'Chonkers' is social media sensation at Pier 39

Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.

Tennessee infant killed in dog attack at family home, police say

Police in Portland, Tennessee, are investigating after a 7-month-old girl was killed in a dog attack at her family’s home.

New bill would increase protections for whales in the Bay

A coalition of U.S. representatives on Wednesday introduced a bill to prevent whale deaths in the San Francisco Bay.

Heartbroken Bay Area pet owner searching for lost dog says scammers used AI to try and extort money

A heartbroken Bay Area woman says she was targeted by a scammer who sent her an AI-generated image of her missing dog and asked for money for her pup's return. Alisa Harrell said the dog was a gift from her son during a health crisis. "This journey has been so painful for me," she said.

As marijuana use widens, vets are treating more pets for cannabis poisoning

As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.

Tahoe bears: Videos show touching, rarely seen moments of bear families as they emerge from hibernation

A Lake Tahoe bear advocacy group is offering some rarely seen, close-up and intimate images of mother bears and their cubs as they emerge from their dens after months of hibernation.  

Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia

Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.

IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list

One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.