Petco shifts to adoption-only for rabbits amid pressure from advocacy group
The decision aligns with the company's "Think Adoption First" philosophy, which encourages customers to adopt rather than buy pets.
The decision aligns with the company's "Think Adoption First" philosophy, which encourages customers to adopt rather than buy pets.
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.
The Sonoma County Sheriff is hoping to find the woman caught on surveillance camera allegedly stealing three goats from a Santa Rosa home.
DRAMATIC VIDEO: 8 escaped rodeo bulls run through crowd, into town
Eight bulls escaped a rodeo in North Attleboro, Massachusetts Sunday, and one is still missing.
Eight bulls escaped a rodeo in North Attleboro, Massachusetts Sunday, and one is still missing.
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.
A deer in distress found trapped upside-down between a house and a garage was rescued by Oakland firefighters Saturday afternoon.
Rhino undergoes world's 1st surgery for fractured leg at England’s Knowsley Safari
A young rhino named Amara at England’s Knowsley Safari recently underwent the world's first surgery for a fractured leg.
A young rhino named Amara at England’s Knowsley Safari recently underwent the world's first surgery for a fractured leg.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Francisco Animal Care & Control rescued a coyote that was trapped in a yard and tried to hide behind a wall.
Florida man accused of throwing chihuahua off hotel balcony 'like a football,' deputies say
A Florida man was taken to jail after he threw a dog off a balcony, causing the animal to break several bones, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man was taken to jail after he threw a dog off a balcony, causing the animal to break several bones, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
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.
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.
The 12th Annual Bark Around the Block event in Berkeley helped more than 150 pets find loving homes on Saturday.
Australia aquarium hosts adorable gender-reveal party for penguin chick
Sea Life Melbourne in Australia hosted a playful gender-reveal party for Pesto, a popular king penguin chick.
Sea Life Melbourne in Australia hosted a playful gender-reveal party for Pesto, a popular king penguin chick.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arizona dog who has been at AAWL for more than 300 days needs a foster home
A two-year-old pup who has been at the Arizona Animal Welfare League for more than 300 days is in need of his forever home, or at the very least, a foster home.
A two-year-old pup who has been at the Arizona Animal Welfare League for more than 300 days is in need of his forever home, or at the very least, a foster home.
Pets in the White House: From Rebecca the Raccoon to Billy Possum
There have only been three presidents who didn’t have pets at the White House: James K. Polk, Andrew Johnson and Donald Trump. Here’s a look at White House pets of the past.
There have only been three presidents who didn’t have pets at the White House: James K. Polk, Andrew Johnson and Donald Trump. Here’s a look at White House pets of the past.