Hurricane Milton: Puppy rescued from rubble left behind by storm after owners go unaccounted for

Amid the devastation left by Hurricane Milton, a puppy named Benji was rescued Thursday morning from the rubble of what was once a home in a Florida mobile home retirement community. His owners are among those unaccounted for.

Zoo mourns death of baby giraffe after tragic leg fracture

The Abilene Zoo in Texas is mourning the loss of Zahara, a baby giraffe who died on October 2 after suffering a severe leg fracture.

Invasive 25-pound rodent spreads in Bay Area, posing health and infrastructure threat

A disturbingly large, invasive rodent, double the weight of a cat, is causing widespread concern in the Bay Area, threatening infrastructure, the state’s water supply and posing a health risk to humans, pets, and livestock.

Alameda County fire search, rescue dog dies

The Alameda County Fire Department reported the recent death of their search dog, Gunner.

Joshua the goat escapes pumpkin patch to join town's half-marathon

Joshua’s owner didn’t know he was running in the competition until she saw photos circulating on social media of him with the runners.

Moo Deng isn’t the only viral zoo star: Meet these other adorable animals stealing hearts

Moo Deng isn’t the only viral zoo star! Discover other adorable animals like Pesto the penguin, Rocky the orangutan, and Fiona the hippo who are capturing hearts worldwide with their unique charm and lovable antics.

Stolen goats return home to Santa Rosa family: Sonoma Sheriff

Three goats stolen from a Santa Rosa home earlier this month have returned home to their family, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department said on Monday. 

Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo, sparks viral makeup trend

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo from Thailand, has inspired a viral makeup trend featuring glossy skin and soft pink blush. TikTok creators are recreating the look, making the hippo a sensation in the beauty world.

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.