Pleasanton dog likely dies of heat stroke

A dog left on a balcony in the heat Tuesday died before Pleasanton Animal Services could get to it.

Pet food recalled over possible salmonella, listeria contamination

Several dog food products from Answers Pet Food have been recalled after FDA testing revealed the presence of salmonella and listeria. Both pets and humans are at risk of illness, prompting safety precautions and disposal instructions for consumers.

3 goats stolen from Santa Rosa home: sheriff

The Sonoma County Sheriff is hoping to find the woman caught on surveillance camera allegedly stealing three goats from a Santa Rosa home.

Oakland fire crews rescue trapped deer

A deer in distress found trapped upside-down between a house and a garage was rescued by Oakland firefighters Saturday afternoon. 

Fans flocking to meet Moo Deng, the viral pigmy hippo

Moo Deng has gained instant fame as visitors are traveling from around the world to get a closer look at the beloved baby hippo.

San Francisco SPCA welcomes pets as wildfire threatens homes

The SF SPCA picked up dozens of animals from overcrowded Orange County shelters, as the Airport Fire threatens the region and strains local facilities.

Vacaville K-9 put down after cancer diagnosis

A retired K-9 officer was put down shortly after his cancer diagnosis, the Vacaville Police Department announced. 

Pets may have caused house fire in Pacifica home

Pacifica firefighters on Tuesday evening put out a residential blaze apparently caused by a family pet, the North County Fire Authority said.   

PHOTOS: trapped coyote rescued in San Francisco

San Francisco Animal Care & Control rescued a coyote that was trapped in a yard and tried to hide behind a wall.

2 exotic birds stolen from Concord pet shop

A pet shop owner in Concord is hoping for the safe return of two exotic birds who were stolen over the weekend.

California's largest pet adoption event in Berkeley a success

The 12th Annual Bark Around the Block event in Berkeley helped more than 150 pets find loving homes on Saturday.

Man charged after fatal dog mauling in Oakland, victim's brother speaks

A 57-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of another man who was fatally mauled by three dogs in Oakland, police said.

80 animals shot to death in California, 1 man arrested: sheriff

Deputies found about 80 miniature horses, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and other types of birds had been killed.

7-foot shark was eaten by even bigger shark, researchers suspect

A pregnant 7-foot porbeagle shark appeared to have been eaten by an even larger shark in what researchers believe is the first such evidence of the ocean hunter becoming the hunted.

Lost and found: Texas family's beloved cat returns home after 2,000-mile adventure

The skinny stray cat's experiences and the encounters he made along the way are mysteries that will forever fascinate. Yet one thing is certain: The pet's owners are sleeping better tonight, reunited with their first family cat after a two-year search.