Pet adoption pop-up launched, plans to address problems at animal shelter
One day after a scathing audit highlighted inhumane conditions at San Jose's city-run animal shelter, city officials are talking about their plans to address the problems. They say this is the time for accountability and for innovation.
One day after a scathing audit highlighted inhumane conditions at San Jose's city-run animal shelter, city officials are talking about their plans to address the problems. They say this is the time for accountability and for innovation.
Scathing audit reveals 'inhumane' conditions at San Jose animal shelter
The city issued a scathing report about San Jose's animal shelter, saying the conditions there are “inhumane."
The city issued a scathing report about San Jose's animal shelter, saying the conditions there are “inhumane."
Cats vs. dogs: How pet ownership shaped the 2024 presidential election
A survey of over 120,000 voters found that pet ownership played a unique role in the 2024 presidential election.
A survey of over 120,000 voters found that pet ownership played a unique role in the 2024 presidential election.
Foster City considers shoo-ing away geese with noisemakers and fireworks
Canada Geese have taken up permanent residence in Foster City, befouling the water supply and local parks with their droppings, and the City Council will consider a nonlethal management plan for the geese Monday.
Canada Geese have taken up permanent residence in Foster City, befouling the water supply and local parks with their droppings, and the City Council will consider a nonlethal management plan for the geese Monday.
San Francisco airport dog featured in 2025 TSA Canine Calendar
The TSA has over 1,000 explosives detection canines working at airports across the U.S. Meet the San Francisco dog who made the 2025 calendar.
The TSA has over 1,000 explosives detection canines working at airports across the U.S. Meet the San Francisco dog who made the 2025 calendar.
2025 TSA Canine Calendar: Meet the dogs
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, if you’re a dog lover.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, if you’re a dog lover.
Woman serves Thanksgiving feast to neighborhood animals
A woman in Ohio served a Thanksgiving feast to the neighborhood animals.
A woman in Ohio served a Thanksgiving feast to the neighborhood animals.
Police seek suspect after dog is thrown from car window, euthanized after broken spine
Police in Commerce City, Colorado, are searching for the individual who threw a dog from a car window on November 23, causing a broken spine.
Police in Commerce City, Colorado, are searching for the individual who threw a dog from a car window on November 23, causing a broken spine.
Giraffes could gain endangered species protections under US proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
Virginia father dies in New York plane crash while transporting rescue dogs
A Virginia father known for his dedication to rescuing animals and flying died Sunday in a plane crash in New York.
A Virginia father known for his dedication to rescuing animals and flying died Sunday in a plane crash in New York.
New Zealanders work together to save stranded whales
“This response demonstrates the deep connection we all share with our marine environment," Joel Lauterbach, a Department of Conservation spokesperson, said in a statement.
“This response demonstrates the deep connection we all share with our marine environment," Joel Lauterbach, a Department of Conservation spokesperson, said in a statement.
What happens when hungry cow won't leave? Hilarious encounter captured on video
A comical video captured in Virginia shows a cow leaning into a car window and licking a laughing woman as she fed it.
A comical video captured in Virginia shows a cow leaning into a car window and licking a laughing woman as she fed it.
Canadian zoo blames human error for gorilla’s tragic death: 'She will be deeply missed by all'
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo in Canada attributed the tragic death of a 2-year-old western lowland gorilla, Eyare, to human error.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo in Canada attributed the tragic death of a 2-year-old western lowland gorilla, Eyare, to human error.
See adoptable animals from SFSPCA in Macy's store windows in Union Square this holiday season
The annual holiday window event is in its 38th year at San Francisco's Union Square.
The annual holiday window event is in its 38th year at San Francisco's Union Square.
Animal shelter asks for help after man surrenders nearly 1,000 mice
The mice are continuing to multiply and the animal shelter is asking for the public’s help.
The mice are continuing to multiply and the animal shelter is asking for the public’s help.
Caught on camera: Horses on the run corralled in Tacoma
The Grit City turned into the wild west as two horses ran wild through the streets before being corralled by cowboys Tuesday night.
The Grit City turned into the wild west as two horses ran wild through the streets before being corralled by cowboys Tuesday night.
North Carolina dog's search for love after owners killed in Helene ends in joy amidst life's darkest hours
A beagle named Moose survived the devastation of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina after his owners died. Despite facing trauma, he found love and healing with a foster family.
A beagle named Moose survived the devastation of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina after his owners died. Despite facing trauma, he found love and healing with a foster family.
See it: Butter the lucky horse beats the odds in dramatic 60-foot well rescue on California countryside
"We were all amazed she came out without any major trauma," Riverside County Animal Services veterinarian Dr. Itzel Vizcarra said.
"We were all amazed she came out without any major trauma," Riverside County Animal Services veterinarian Dr. Itzel Vizcarra said.
Escaped monkeys update: 1 safe, 42 still loose
Officials say one of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed.
Officials say one of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed.
43 monkeys escape from South Carolina primate research facility
Dozens of young, female monkeys have escaped from a primate research facility in South Carolina.
Dozens of young, female monkeys have escaped from a primate research facility in South Carolina.