Venomous scorpion secretly lives with family for a week after stowing away in their luggage
This might be one of the most memorable souvenirs ever.
Two horses die within two days at Santa Anita Park
Another racehorse died today after breaking an ankle at Santa Anita Park, one day after a 5-year-old gelding was euthanized afterfracturing his right front ankle at the Arcadia track.
San Francisco Zoo holds naming contest for new koala
The 2-year-old male arrived from the Los Angeles Zoo, where he was known as Flin. He gets to assume new identity in his new home, however, following the San Francisco Zoo's fundraising tradition of allowing donors to name new arrivals.
Sloth and alligator from Safari Encounters visit KTVU
Brandi Blue and Daniel Moore from Safari Encounters visited KTVU's Mornings on Two on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The organization is holding a fundraiser Sunday, January 26 in Rohnert Park. It will benefit wildlife in Australia following several weeks of wildfires.
Gelding euthanized after injury at Santa Anita Park; 40th horse death reported
A 5-year-old gelding has been euthanized after fracturing his right front ankle in a race at Santa Anita Park, the 40th horsedeath at the Arcadia track since December 2018.
Koala naming contest at SF Zoo to raise money for Australia
Donations can be made online at the zoo's website. The zoo is trying to raise as much money as possible for the emergency fund. The contest ends Jan. 31.
Not easy being green: North Carolina dog births unique puppy
Experts said there’s a normal explanation for the puppy’s coloration — and no, he wasn’t exposed to any gamma rays.
'Extraordinary': Rare video shows 5 mountain lions together in California
“We shared the videos and photos with several of our wildlife biologists, and none of them could recall ever seeing five mountain lions together," said Peter Tira, spokesman for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Governor Newsom calls for California to be a no-kill state for animals in shelters within 5 years
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California to stop euthanizing animals, as part of his budget proposal, he wants to spend $50 million on saving the lives of adoptable cats and dogs across the state, The Sacramento Bee reported.
Alameda County: Disaster relief trailers for pets cost $22,000 each
Alameda County is beefing up disaster readiness for its four-legged residents. Two identical 18-foot trailers are ready to go, each stocked with 65 collapsible crates for dogs and cats.
Pigeon dies after having cowboy hat glued on its head, rescue group says
One of several pigeons spotted in Las Vegas last year wearing tiny cowboy hats has died, according to a local rescue group.
Horse euthanized after it was found emaciated in Navasota
The Navasota community is upset when photos surfaced of an emaciated horse trapped with barbed wire around one of its legs. Other horses in the community are also in poor condition.
New South Wales authorities drop vegetables from helicopter to feed animals in Australia
Helicopters have been loaded with boxes of food to drop through the bushland and canyons.
Three dogs die in early morning Santa Rosa granny unit fire
Firefighters were called shortly before 3 a.m. after a smoke smell was reported in the area of Dixie Place and Lombardi Lane, but due to fog and light rain they weren't initially able to find the source, according to the Santa Rosa Fire Department.
Woman allegedly punched boyfriend in the face two times for leaving her dog out in the rain
Melissa Morris was arrested on New Year’s Eve after she told deputies she punched her boyfriend in the face for leaving her dog outside in the rain.
Stinky surprise: Skunk gets stuck in Mill Valley dryer vent
The homeowners said the skunk had been rambling under the house for a few days, before choosing the dryer vent as his exit route.
South Florida zoo celebrates birth of baby koala
A Florida zoo is celebrating the arrival of a baby koala.
Koala-sniffing dog aids in 15 wildlife rescues as Australian bushfires ravage habitats
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
Calling all knitters: NC rescue group to donate homemade nests to Australia
The rescue plans to mail several-thousand homemade nests to the animals in Australia.
10,000 feral camels at risk of being shot as they search for water amid Australia’s severe drought
Up to 10,000 feral camels in South Australia could be killed as they consume scarce water sources in drought-afflicted areas and cause damage to local infrastructure.