CHP officer saves kitten off freeway and returns to adopt her
A California Highway Patrol officer who helped rescue a tiny, frightened kitten off a freeway has now adopted that cat as a part of his family.
A California Highway Patrol officer who helped rescue a tiny, frightened kitten off a freeway has now adopted that cat as a part of his family.
China sending 2 new pandas to US for 1st time in over 20 years
China is sending a pair of giant pandas to the United States, the first in over two decades.
China is sending a pair of giant pandas to the United States, the first in over two decades.
Over 1,000 new species added to ‘red list,’ threatened with extinction
Pressures from climate change, invasive species and human activity such as illicit trade are blamed for the increase.
Pressures from climate change, invasive species and human activity such as illicit trade are blamed for the increase.
7-hour rescue of horse that fell down Point Reyes ravine
A horse became trapped on Tuesday after falling down a steep ravine off a remote trail in Point Reyes National Seashore.
A horse became trapped on Tuesday after falling down a steep ravine off a remote trail in Point Reyes National Seashore.
Food Network star confronted by activists at Napa book signing
Celebrity chef Tyler Florence was confronted by animal rights activists during a Sunday cookbook signing in the city of Napa.
Celebrity chef Tyler Florence was confronted by animal rights activists during a Sunday cookbook signing in the city of Napa.
New airline offering dogs first class service, to fly out of Bay Area
Starting in the fall, a new service is launching in the Bay Area that promises dog owners a way to travel together conveniently and comfortably with their fur baby, making the four-legged air passenger the priority customer.
Starting in the fall, a new service is launching in the Bay Area that promises dog owners a way to travel together conveniently and comfortably with their fur baby, making the four-legged air passenger the priority customer.
Dog treats sold nationwide recalled over possible metal contamination
More than 3,500 bags of dog treats have been recalled over concerns of potential metal contamination, the FDA said.
More than 3,500 bags of dog treats have been recalled over concerns of potential metal contamination, the FDA said.
Concord fire damages reptile business, donut shop
A fire in Concord early Tuesday damaged several businesses, including a donut shop and a reptile store.Video shows smoke coming out of Hoffmann's Reptiles, a donut shop and a hair salon on Concord Boulevard at 3 a.m.
A fire in Concord early Tuesday damaged several businesses, including a donut shop and a reptile store.Video shows smoke coming out of Hoffmann's Reptiles, a donut shop and a hair salon on Concord Boulevard at 3 a.m.
Donations flood in to help model donkey behind 'Donkey' in Shrek movie
A famous but aging donkey is getting an outpouring of support. His medical care, and that of his two pasture-mates, is getting expensive. Now, they're getting a big boost from the Palo Alto city council and from fans around the world.
A famous but aging donkey is getting an outpouring of support. His medical care, and that of his two pasture-mates, is getting expensive. Now, they're getting a big boost from the Palo Alto city council and from fans around the world.
'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma
The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.
The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.
Fishermen in Mississippi pull off dramatic rescue of 38 dogs treading water
Two anglers and their fishing guide heard barking from a distance while fishing in Mississippi's Grenada Lake.
Two anglers and their fishing guide heard barking from a distance while fishing in Mississippi's Grenada Lake.
Animals 'used for beastiality' among dozens rescued from dilapidated school bus in Pennsylvania: SPCA
Animal welfare workers in Pennsylvania say at least two animals "used for bestiality purposes" were among over two dozen rescued from a ramshackle school bus.
Animal welfare workers in Pennsylvania say at least two animals "used for bestiality purposes" were among over two dozen rescued from a ramshackle school bus.
Dead humpback whale washes ashore in Half Moon Bay
A dead humpback whale washed ashore at Cowell Ranch State Beach in Half Moon Bay.
A dead humpback whale washed ashore at Cowell Ranch State Beach in Half Moon Bay.
California woman was harassed by black bear before fatal mauling
Patrice Miller, 71, had been harassed by an aggressive black bear in her small Northern California town for months before it broke into her home and killed her last year.
Patrice Miller, 71, had been harassed by an aggressive black bear in her small Northern California town for months before it broke into her home and killed her last year.
Baby pig runs on the loose through Sebastopol streets
One little piglet gave Sebastopol police officers a run for their money when it ran through city streets Thursday afternoon.
One little piglet gave Sebastopol police officers a run for their money when it ran through city streets Thursday afternoon.
Pit bulls involved in violent attack on SF man euthanized
The two pit bulls that attacked a man walking home from the gym have been euthanized, according to San Francisco Animal Control.
The two pit bulls that attacked a man walking home from the gym have been euthanized, according to San Francisco Animal Control.
The Great Escape: Camels break loose at Ohio amusement park
An Ohio amusement park had to figure out how to corral two camels that broke out of their enclosure at the park’s petting zoo.
An Ohio amusement park had to figure out how to corral two camels that broke out of their enclosure at the park’s petting zoo.
Rare intersex kitten defies feline genetics, surprises vets at Oregon shelter
“It was like spotting a unicorn," Clinic Manager Bailey Shelton said.
“It was like spotting a unicorn," Clinic Manager Bailey Shelton said.
Mama bear, frightened cub rescued from large tree in Northern California
Police and firefighters in Eureka responded to an unusual call on Monday– after a mother bear and her cub ended up in a large tree near a store parking lot.
Police and firefighters in Eureka responded to an unusual call on Monday– after a mother bear and her cub ended up in a large tree near a store parking lot.
End of era: Golden Gate Fields closes after 83 years
Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley has ended its 83-year run, leaving behind a rich history and a flood of memories, as well as some controversy. The horse track is also holding an auction to sell its equipment.
Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley has ended its 83-year run, leaving behind a rich history and a flood of memories, as well as some controversy. The horse track is also holding an auction to sell its equipment.