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.

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.

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.   

Oakland Zoo will be devoid of elephants for 1st time in 75 years

The Oakland Zoo said Tuesday it will move its 30-year-old African elephant, Osh, to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee this fall, leaving the zoo without any elephants for the first time in 75 years.   

Family reunited with missing puppy scared off by fireworks

A Bay Area family has been reunited with their lost puppy after it was scared away by fireworks on the Fourth of July.

Can artificial intelligence decode dog barks?

Scientists are developing tools to distinguish whether a dog's bark shows playfulness or aggression.

This is how much it costs to have a pet in 2024

Many Americans have a pet who they consider to be part of the family. But dog and cat owners don’t always anticipate how much the related expenses can be.