Vigil held for animals who died at San Jose Animal Care Center

A vigil was held in San Jose on Tuesday to honor animal lives lost at the San Jose Animal Care Center; the vigil was spurred by the death of a dog in the shelter last week. 

Tahoe cub gets stuck in a soccer net as protective mother bear guards her young

State wildlife officials had to carefully maneuver around a black bear sow that was not about to leave her distressed cub on a field in the Kings Beach Recreation Area in North Lake Tahoe.

Cat used to smuggle drugs into Costa Rican prison, video shows

Authorities in Costa Rica say a cat was used in an attempt to smuggle drugs into a prison in Pococí earlier this month.

Boxer caught on camera saving French bulldog having seizure

A surveillance video revealed a touching moment as a Boxer named Reggie saved his seizing French bulldog friend, Yogi.

Young spider monkey rescued from home in Vallejo

The 18-month-old animal, now named Violeta, was examined by the Oakland Zoo's Veterinary Hospital, where she was found to be in decent health.

Firefighters rescue ducklings trapped in sewer in San Mateo

On the heels of Mother's Day, some ducklings trapped in a sewer were rescued by Peninsula fire officials this weekend, bringing peace to the mother duck.

Video: Pet raccoon caught on camera sitting in driver’s seat with glass meth pipe during traffic stop

A traffic stop in Ohio took an unusual turn on Monday when police say they found a pet raccoon named ‘Chewy’ sitting in the driver’s seat with a meth pipe in its mouth during a traffic stop. 

Chihuahua beaten to death caught on camera leaves Peoria family in shock

A Peoria family is mourning their Chihuahua while police investigate dash cam footage that shows a neighbor beating the dog to death with a shovel.

Oregon woman searching for her lost dog in Marin County

Signs about a lost dog were posted around a San Rafael neighborhood, asking residents to help reunite the pet with its family in Oregon.

Watch: Coyote gets 'booped' by its potential rodent dinner

The video captured along Snoqualmie Pass in Washington state shows the small rodent sneak up behind the coyote and “tag" its tail.

Fremont residents notified after dead bat tests positive for rabies

The Fremont Police Department is putting residents on alert after a dead bat tested positive for rabies near a home in the Niles neighborhood.