Grieving woman shares experience at Wag Hotels amid reports of animal neglect

An Oakland woman is grappling with heartbreak as she recounts the death of her dog after a stay at a pet boarding facility, where allegations of animal mistreatment and neglect have emerged

Rare spotless baby giraffe born at Tennessee zoo needs a name

The spotless baby reticulated giraffe is believed to be the only one living in the world, according to the zoo.

CHP officer saves kitten on I-580 in Livermore

A small black kitten was running for at least one of its nine lives in the fast lane of westbound Interstate 580 in Livermore on Tuesday morning until a kind California Highway Patrol officer gave chase and saved its life.

Now hiring: Your dog could make $100 an hour promoting CBD peanut butter treats

Does your dog have a big, enthusiastic personality, great social skills and a love for peanut butter treats? If so, your canine companion might be the right candidate for a new job that fetches $100 an hour.

Mountain lion spotted in San Mateo backyard, 2nd big cat sighting since Friday

A bobcat was spotted in San Mateo Sunday evening. This is the second confirmed big cat sighting in the Peninsula city since Friday, according to police.

Tokitae aka Lolita dies before she was set to be transported back to Puget Sound

Tokitae, or known by her performance name Lolita, has died in the Miami Seaquarium just months ahead of her possible transport back to her home Puget Sound waters. She was the oldest orca in captivity captured in the wild.

Mountain lion sighting in San Mateo neighborhood

A confirmed mountain lion sighting was reported Friday morning in San Mateo, according to police.

Woman arrested for allegedly poisoning man's drink with insect killer

A Florida woman was arrested this week after allegedly spiking a man's drink with cockroach spray, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

Animal services issues highlighted in Sonoma County after horse mauled by dog

The Sonoma County Animal Services Department faces scrutiny over its responsiveness to animal cruelty complaints and its enforcement of protective measures for animals.

Hundreds of sharks gathering in the Gulf of Mexico near Texas explained

A mesmerizing spectacle unfolded when a massive school of sharks swimming together in the Gulf of Mexico near Texas was posted on Tiktok and Facebook garnering millions of views and shares.

Mountain lion sighting reported in Menlo Park

Menlo Park police were investigating a reported mountain lion sighting on Monday. Detectives said they received a call around 7:30 a.m. 

New pack of endangered gray wolves identified in California

A new pack of gray wolves has shown up in California’s Sierra Nevada, several hundred miles away from any other known population of the endangered species, wildlife officials announced Friday.

More dead birds, mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Contra Costa County

Two more dead birds and two more groups of trapped mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa County, according to the county's Mosquito and Vector Control District.

Cool School: Equestrian education for kids in Mill Valley

Tucked away in the North Bay's Tennessee Valley, amongst the coastal fog and all its wildlife, sits 10 acres of equestrian paradise.