Joe Biden’s dog Major, adopted from shelter, gets own 'indoguration' with performance by Josh Groban
President-elect Joe Biden’s rescue dog, Major, received his own swearing-in to the White House on Sunday, which included a fundraiser for the shelter from which he was adopted.
'Doing great': Philadelphia Zoo celebrates birth of endangered François' Leaf Monkey
Qúy Báu, the name of the newborn which means "precious" in Vietnamese, is the first François’ langur born at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Racing pigeon that traveled 8,000 miles from Oregon to Australia set to be euthanized
A racing pigeon has survived an extraordinary 8,000-mile Pacific Ocean crossing from the United States to find a new home in Australia.
Gorilla troop at San Diego Zoo tests positive for COVID
The park’s executive director, Lisa Peterson, told The Associated Press on Monday that eight gorillas that live together at the park are believed to have the virus and several have been coughing.
Future first dog Major Biden getting his own virtual ‘Indoguration’
President-elect Joe Biden’s German Shepherd Major is getting an “indoguration” of his own, thanks to the Delaware Humane Association from which he was adopted.
Owner makes tearful plea for stolen puppy's return
A San Francisco woman spoke out Wednesday about her turmoil after her beloved French bulldog puppy was taken from her at gunpoint.
American Airlines banning emotional-support animals on flights
American Airlines said Tuesday that it will ban companion animals gradually by Feb. 1, 2021. It will still allow animals in the cabin free of charge only if they are trained service dogs.
SF SPCA says harming animals 'never acceptable' after Vacaville officer seen on video beating K-9
The San Francisco SPCA issued a statement condemning animal abuse after a video went viral on social media showing a Vacaville police officer beating his K-9.
SFPD and SFFD rescue "Loki" the dog from rocky cliffside in Telegraph Hill
San Francisco police released body-camera video Thursday of an evening dog rescue from a steep, rocky cliffside in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood.
DNA ties same coyote to 3 East Bay attacks, officials say
Authorities believe a coyote that bit an employee at a Lafayette grocery store on Tuesday is linked to two other attacks in the area.
Squirrel gets drunk after eating fermented pears outside Minnesota woman's home
A woman in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota got a video of a squirrel outside her home who accidentally got a little tipsy from eating fermented pears.
Wolf-dog hybrid still on the loose in San Benancio area
A wolf-dog hybrid remains at large after three of the animals escaped from a yard in unincorporated San Benancio in Monterey County last month, county officials said Wednesday.
Thoroughbred horse dies at Golden Gate Fields
A thoroughbred horse died at Berkeley's Golden Gate Fields Friday in what has become the 25th horse death of the year, racing records show.
Pleasanton animal services seeks owner of emu found wandering through suburb
Police say the emu is in safe hands, and they're hoping to find its rightful owner soon.
10-foot python removed from under car hood in South Florida
This 10-foot-long python was found underneath the hood of a blue Ford Mustang down in South Florida
Oakland Zoo closes because of power shutoffs
The zoo asked visitors to check the zoo's website at 7 a.m. Tuesday to see if it will be closed that day as well.
Baby white rhino born at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Within the first hour of being born, the rhino calf was nursing, standing, and walking around near mom.
Video: Coast Guard rescues distressed deer swimming in frigid waters
The U.S. Coast Guard has been known for making a variety of rescues at sea. But a crew in Alaska may have experienced its first ever rescue of a wayward and distressed deer that apparently got too far from shore.
California police recover lizards stolen year ago, worth $75K
Police in Southern California announced two arrests and the return of a pair of rare lizards that were stolen from a reptile shop last year.
Police rescue 'missing' dog that was stuck under owner's reclining chair for 2 days
The 93-year-old woman called police about her missing dog. When officers arrived at her home, they spotted a small face peering out from under the recliner, where the pup had been stuck for two days.