First-of-its-kind bill could limit bulldog, pug breeding

The bill wouldn’t single out any specific breeds but aims to limit the intentional breeding of animals that have identical physical deformities that negatively impact their health.

Punxsutawney Phil and wife Phyliss are parents of 2 babies

Now we know what Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who predicts whether an early spring will arrive each Feb. 2, does on the other 364 days.

Mountain lion kills 21-year-old brother in El Dorado County

A mountain lion killed a 21-year-old man and wounded his 18-year-old brother in a remote part of California.

Disoriented bat rehabbed at Hayward nature center, released into the wild

A disoriented bat that was under the care of staff at Hayward's Sulphur Creek Nature Center has been released into the wild. The bat was brought to the center by a vigilant member of the public.

Most expensive, affordable cities to own a pet: Rover report

Some people have either delayed or decided to not have children altogether and instead got a pet because they claim pets are more affordable.

Goat tests positive for avian influenza — a first in the United States

A goat kid in Stevens County, Minnesota, has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), marking the first case in the United States of bird flu in a domestic ruminant. 

German shepherd pup shot in San Jose; 2 suspects sought

A German shepherd pup named Marley was shot in the skull as her owner slept in San Jose and police on Monday asked the public for help in finding the suspects.

Study reveals dogs can relieve stress, improve concentration in humans

A recent study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that certain activities might enhance individuals' brainwave patterns linked to rest and relaxation.

Berkeley service dog missing last seen on BART tracks

A Berkeley service dog has been missing since Monday after "Loyalty" was last seen walking on the BART tracks downtown, police and the family said. 

Runaway horses gallop alongside drivers on Ohio highway

In Cleveland, Ohio, a peculiar traffic jam unfolded on March 2 when a pair of runaway horses galloped alongside vehicles on a local highway. T

Mountain lion spotted in Livermore neighborhood

Home surveillance video shows a mountain lion walking across the front lawn of a home in Livermore Sunday. Experts said the animal is a juvenile male, likely looking for food and to establish its own territory. They said sighting in the East Bay are rare.

911 call of cougar attacks near Fall City released, 1 cyclist injured

Audio from several 911 calls have been released from a terrifying cougar attack north of Snoqualmie, capturing the moments a group of friends tried to pin the creature down with their bicycles.