Abandoned Peninsula peacocks adopted by Stockton woman
“The were very loud,” said Buffy Martin Tarbox, spokeswoman for the humane society. “Everyone is happy they have their new home.”
'A lot of happy tears': Terminally ill dog adopted by family to fulfill his 'bucket list' adventures
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland said Rusty could have weeks or months left and hopes to make the most of the time the dog has left.
A solution for food waste in schools: Feed it to the pigs
Unlike most kinds of livestock, pigs can digest human food waste fairly easily
Grand National Rodeo at Daly City Cow Palace draws long-time fans, animal rights activists
Rodeo's have received an exemption under Governor Newsom's newly signed laws, aimed at reducing animal cruelty.
Several bills signed into law by Gov. Newsom
California will ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products starting in 2023
Affordable wellness exams for pets offered at San Francisco SPCA clinic
The exam fee of $25 includes a limited wellness check with a veterinarian. Clients can also access reduced-cost vaccines and preventative medications such as flea and tick control.
Man arrested after allegedly cutting off 7 puppies’ ears with scissors, police say
A New York man was arrested Monday and faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly cutting off seven puppies’ ears with a pair of scissors and without anesthesia, police said.
Bear cub makes parkour-style escape down staircase after breaking into California home
A bear family broke into the house in Homewood, located just outside of Tahoe City.
Dog woke veteran owner during house fire, saving his life
Now that’s a good boy.
Rabid bat found in Fremont neighborhood
A bat found in a Fremont neighborhood over the weekend has tested positive for rabies, according to authorities.
Dogs dressed as Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion from 'The Wizard of Oz' go viral
Social media cannot get enough of two very good dogs who are ready for Halloween.
George H.W. Bush's service dog Sully receives Public Service Award
George H.W. Bush's furry best friend is receiving top honors.
Sheriff's office K-9 finds missing 3-year-old within 10 minutes
“This is exactly why we have dog units."
Owning a dog could help you live longer, study suggests
A University of Toronto study published Tuesday found that dog ownership is associated with a lower risk of death over the long term.
Thieves steal duffel bag from San Jose parking garage with pythons and blue-tailed lizard inside
Thieves who likely thought they were just stealing a duffel bag in downtown San Jose ended up got more than they asked for: Inside the bag, were four pythons and a specialty lizard valued at $5,000.
6 elephants fall to their death trying to save fallen calf at Thai waterfall
BANGKOK - A herd of wild elephants was swept away by raging waters in a national park in Thailand, drowning six, while rangers helped steer two of the animals out of a deep ravine.
Tennessee man, 81, saved by shelter cat when venomous snake slithers in
A Tennessee woman says a paw-some shelter cat saved her 81-year-old father from a venomous snake that had crawled into the house.
Rescue stages adorable maternity photo shoot for formerly abandoned pit bull named ‘Mama Pickles'
A North Carolina maternity animal rescue celebrated a pit bull mother named "Mama Pickles" with a maternity and post-birth photo shoot.
Idaho firefighters respond to fire alarm at animal shelter, discover cat triggered it
Idaho firefighters responded to a fire alarm that went off at an animal shelter and turned out to have been called in by a cat.