Oakland Zoo takes in malnourished spider monkey seized by CHP

A spider monkey seized during a traffic stop on Monday has now landed safely at the Oakland Zoo, according to the California Highway Patrol.

How to keep your pets safe during New Year's Eve celebrations

Protect your pets from the stress and dangers of New Year’s Eve with expert-backed tips to create a safe and enjoyable celebration.

Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination, house cat dead

A national recall was issued after an Oregon cat died from eating raw pet food contaminated with the bird flu.

Dog trapped in car for 3 days rescued by Marin County deputies

Marin County sheriff's deputies worked with humane officers to rescue a dog that had been in a car for several days.

Pet food recalled after cat dies from bird flu

An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu, Oregon authorities said, prompting a recall of raw frozen pet food that was sold nationwide.

Arizona dog found with heartbreaking note from family looks for forever home

A four-year-old lab mix was found with a heartbreaking note from his family, who said they "had no choice" but to leave him at an Arizona Humane shelter in Phoenix.

Oakland man to serve as a judge in famous Westminster dog show

The annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show is a favorite for many dog lovers and come February when the competition is held, a man from Oakland will be on hand as one of the judges.The annual show will be held in New York and Oakland's Ryan Horvath has been selected to judge breeds in the hound group.

South Bay animal shelter to reopen after fire halts adoptions

One of the major animal shelters in the South Bay is working to reopen after a fire forced staff and animals to evacuate.

Battery catches fire while charging at San Francisco apartment, 2 dogs rescued

The San Francisco Fire Department rescued two dogs from an apartment fire that occurred Saturday afternoon, believed to have been started from a charging battery. 

German Shepherd puppies born aboard SF whale-watching tour boat

Seven German Shepherd puppies were brought into this world aboard the San Francisco Whale Tours Boat, with the assistance of officers from the San Francisco Police Department's Marine Unit.

Two dozen chihuahuas pups abandoned at North Bay roadside

More than two dozen chihuahuas, abandoned on the roadside in Calistoga, are now searching for their fur-ever homes. The 25 young chihuahuas were all discovered in the cold Thursday night, before being picked up by animal control officers and brought to the Napa County Animal Shelter.

Here's a look at the top pet names of 2024

Rover had the top pet names for male and females pets, as well as other unique subcategories such as “It Girl" names, food names, and more.

Pet adoption pop-up launched, plans to address problems at animal shelter

One day after a scathing audit highlighted inhumane conditions at San Jose's city-run animal shelter, city officials are talking about their plans to address the problems. They say this is the time for accountability and for innovation.