San Quentin inmates reunite with dog they trained — and meet woman service animal helps
It was a joyous reunion Friday at San Quentin for service dog Margaret and the two inmates who raised her when she was a puppy.
It was a joyous reunion Friday at San Quentin for service dog Margaret and the two inmates who raised her when she was a puppy.
Berkeley Humane calling for fosters as 'kitten season' begins
Berkeley Humane is operating in "survival mode" as the onset of kitten season brings a surge of young animals to a facility currently without a physical shelter building.
Berkeley Humane is operating in "survival mode" as the onset of kitten season brings a surge of young animals to a facility currently without a physical shelter building.
Sugar the surfing dog, beloved wave-riding champion and therapy hero, dies at 16
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Two gray whales found dead in San Francisco Bay over the weekend
Two dead gray whales were discovered in the San Francisco Bay over the weekend, bringing the annual total to four.
Two dead gray whales were discovered in the San Francisco Bay over the weekend, bringing the annual total to four.
Cat trapped in recliner while dodging vet visit rescued by firefighters in Kansas
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.
Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
America’s 10 most popular dog breeds revealed: See the list
The American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings highlight the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., with the top spot remaining unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.
The American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings highlight the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., with the top spot remaining unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.
Hundreds of dogs, cats rescued in massive California animal rescue operation
700 ANIMALS RESCUED: California investigators said the animals were in the care of Rock N Pawz animal rescue, and the search warrant was served for violations of animal welfare laws.
700 ANIMALS RESCUED: California investigators said the animals were in the care of Rock N Pawz animal rescue, and the search warrant was served for violations of animal welfare laws.
Friends horrified after finding and removing snake from Airbnb bed
A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.
A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.
Avian flu infects more marine mammal species along San Mateo County coast
Following news this week of a southern sea otter's death from avian flu, experts are now saying the disease's outbreak has infected more species of marine mammals along the San Mateo County coast.
Following news this week of a southern sea otter's death from avian flu, experts are now saying the disease's outbreak has infected more species of marine mammals along the San Mateo County coast.
Goose caught on camera terrorizing Florida A&M University students on campus
Forget the rattlesnake, last week a different kind of Florida wildlife dominated the FAMU campus.
Forget the rattlesnake, last week a different kind of Florida wildlife dominated the FAMU campus.
'We are exhausted’: Tampa rescue races to save accidental litter, begs community to foster
A Tampa rescue founder is pleading for fosters and volunteers after what she calls an "overwhelming" surge of owner surrenders, stray dogs and urgent cases. The influx includes 10 puppies from an accidental litter found living in a backyard kennel in Dover.
A Tampa rescue founder is pleading for fosters and volunteers after what she calls an "overwhelming" surge of owner surrenders, stray dogs and urgent cases. The influx includes 10 puppies from an accidental litter found living in a backyard kennel in Dover.
Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Watch: Dog reunites with owner after surviving 43 days alone in Colorado
A 10-year-old dog named Rocky has been reunited with his owner after surviving 43 days alone in Summit County, Colorado.
A 10-year-old dog named Rocky has been reunited with his owner after surviving 43 days alone in Summit County, Colorado.
Avian flu detected in Bay Area northern elephant seal colony
A highly contagious strain of avian flu has been detected in northern elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park, the first time the disease has been detected in California’s marine mammal population.
A highly contagious strain of avian flu has been detected in northern elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park, the first time the disease has been detected in California’s marine mammal population.
Dog treats recalled in multiple states over possible salmonella contamination, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration said the latest recall covers Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs sold in several states, including Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
The Food and Drug Administration said the latest recall covers Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs sold in several states, including Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
AI-altered dog photos fuel online euthanasia scam targeting South Bay animal lovers
Animal lovers in the South Bay are being targeted by an online scam, which includes artificial intelligence-altered images of shelter dogs, and claims that they're about to be euthanized.
Animal lovers in the South Bay are being targeted by an online scam, which includes artificial intelligence-altered images of shelter dogs, and claims that they're about to be euthanized.
Oakland Zoo celebrates 'milestone' birth of monkey
The Oakland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of the newest member of its family, with a newborn red-tailed monkey marking a "milestone," the first birth of a guenon species at the zoo, officials said.
The Oakland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of the newest member of its family, with a newborn red-tailed monkey marking a "milestone," the first birth of a guenon species at the zoo, officials said.
Left behind at Las Vegas airport, dog ‘JetBlue’ now has a forever home
A dog that was tied to a baggage sizer and abandoned at a Las Vegas airport earlier this month has found a new home with the police officer who helped rescue him.
A dog that was tied to a baggage sizer and abandoned at a Las Vegas airport earlier this month has found a new home with the police officer who helped rescue him.
Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth
Huge lines are forming outside a small zoo in Japan, all for one tiny monkey and the stuffed animal he refuses to let go of.
Huge lines are forming outside a small zoo in Japan, all for one tiny monkey and the stuffed animal he refuses to let go of.