Meet Audio, a Tennessee kitten with 4 ears

Meet Audio, a Tennessee kitten with 4 ears

This little ear-resistible feline, named Audio due to his built-in surround-sound speakers, is estimated to be nearly 9 weeks old and weighs just over 2 pounds.

This little ear-resistible feline, named Audio due to his built-in surround-sound speakers, is estimated to be nearly 9 weeks old and weighs just over 2 pounds.

Missouri police dog dies in hot patrol car after air conditioner malfunctions

Missouri police dog dies in hot patrol car after air conditioner malfunctions

The Arnold Police Department said 4-year-old Vader passed away from heat exhaustion on Wednesday when temperatures reached the mid-90s that day.

The Arnold Police Department said 4-year-old Vader passed away from heat exhaustion on Wednesday when temperatures reached the mid-90s that day.

Flying with your dog? New CDC rules take effect: Here's what to know

Flying with your dog? New CDC rules take effect: Here's what to know

The new dog import rules apply to those returning from a trip overseas with a dog, visiting the U.S., or adopting a dog from abroad.

The new dog import rules apply to those returning from a trip overseas with a dog, visiting the U.S., or adopting a dog from abroad.

Calgary Zoo polar bear drowns after rough play incident

Calgary Zoo polar bear drowns after rough play incident

A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.

A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.

Puppies rescued from California's Park Fire by rescuer who ran nearly 2 miles

Puppies rescued from California's Park Fire by rescuer who ran nearly 2 miles

Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.

Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.

Pets can smell your stress, study finds

Pets can smell your stress, study finds

A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.

A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.

CHP K9 detects large cache of meth, worth $250K, during traffic stop

CHP K9 detects large cache of meth, worth $250K, during traffic stop

A California Highway Patrol K9 was being credited for helping to uncover 70 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Napa County.

A California Highway Patrol K9 was being credited for helping to uncover 70 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Napa County.

Dog controversy brews at San Francisco park

Dog controversy brews at San Francisco park

There is a battle brewing over a San Francisco park between dog owners and the city. There are signs at all the entrances of Jackson Playground; no dogs are allowed on athletic fields, but dog owners want to change that.

There is a battle brewing over a San Francisco park between dog owners and the city. There are signs at all the entrances of Jackson Playground; no dogs are allowed on athletic fields, but dog owners want to change that.

'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him

'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him

A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country.

A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country.

Coyote sightings in SF close dog park and athletics field; pet owners unhappy

Coyote sightings in SF close dog park and athletics field; pet owners unhappy

An uptick in coyote sightings in San Francisco has once again prompted a response by the city's parks and animal control departments.  Two public spaces are now temporarily closed. They include an athletics field in Bernal Heights and a dog park on the edge of The Presidio.

An uptick in coyote sightings in San Francisco has once again prompted a response by the city's parks and animal control departments.  Two public spaces are now temporarily closed. They include an athletics field in Bernal Heights and a dog park on the edge of The Presidio.

Adopted dog returned 8 years later before finding new forever family

Adopted dog returned 8 years later before finding new forever family

The Pennsylvania SPCA says Max was adopted as a puppy 8 years ago, but “unforeseen circumstances" brought him back to the shelter last week.

The Pennsylvania SPCA says Max was adopted as a puppy 8 years ago, but “unforeseen circumstances" brought him back to the shelter last week.

Cat shot, nonprofit offers money for info leading to arrest of person responsible

Cat shot, nonprofit offers money for info leading to arrest of person responsible

A nonprofit for animals is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot a cat in Soledad last week.   

A nonprofit for animals is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot a cat in Soledad last week.