How to stop squirrels and other animals from eating your pumpkins
From store-bought animal repellents to DIY deterrents, there are several remedies you can try in order to keep critters away from your Halloween and fall decorations.
From store-bought animal repellents to DIY deterrents, there are several remedies you can try in order to keep critters away from your Halloween and fall decorations.
St. Louis Zoo elephant dies following agitation in herd triggered by loose dog
A female Asian elephant at the St. Louis Zoo died shortly after her herd became agitated from a small dog running loose, zoo officials said.
A female Asian elephant at the St. Louis Zoo died shortly after her herd became agitated from a small dog running loose, zoo officials said.
Pet shelters overflowing, euthanasia being considered
The old saying that more is better does not apply to hundreds of thousands of dogs, cats and other pets in shelters, waiting for permanent homes that may never come.
The old saying that more is better does not apply to hundreds of thousands of dogs, cats and other pets in shelters, waiting for permanent homes that may never come.
New vaccine expected to give endangered California condors protection against deadly bird flu
Antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give endangered California condors at least partial protection from the deadliest strain of avian influenza in U.S. history.
Antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give endangered California condors at least partial protection from the deadliest strain of avian influenza in U.S. history.
Great Dane sets record at North Carolina rescue for largest litter: ‘We could not believe it’
To the rescue’s surprise, the Great Dane ended up giving birth to 15 puppies.
To the rescue’s surprise, the Great Dane ended up giving birth to 15 puppies.
These 21 species have been declared extinct, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says
The species join a list of 650 others that are extinct in the U.S.
The species join a list of 650 others that are extinct in the U.S.
Michigan dog attacks, nearly kills owner after being fed THC gummy
In Michigan, a dog's life-threatening attack on its owner unfolded after the animal ingested a THC-infused gummy.
In Michigan, a dog's life-threatening attack on its owner unfolded after the animal ingested a THC-infused gummy.
Man survives vicious dog attack with 130 bites and counting: 'I'm grateful to have my life'
Davyta Gray, who was walking in his neighborhood, was suddenly set upon by approximately 10 dogs of various breeds.
Davyta Gray, who was walking in his neighborhood, was suddenly set upon by approximately 10 dogs of various breeds.
Polar bear sisters caught on camera having pool party at Washington zoo
Video from the zoo shows twin polar bears Astra and Laerke having a ball after one of them dragged a kid-sized pool into the bears’ bigger swimming pool.
Video from the zoo shows twin polar bears Astra and Laerke having a ball after one of them dragged a kid-sized pool into the bears’ bigger swimming pool.
Some female frogs play dead to avoid unwanted male advances, study says
Female frogs may take extreme measures to avoid the pile-up that frequently happens during “explosive" mating in the spring, according to the researchers.
Female frogs may take extreme measures to avoid the pile-up that frequently happens during “explosive" mating in the spring, according to the researchers.
San Jose animal shelter to be audited after animals found dead
The San Jose animal shelter will be audited because of a growing number of animals found dead.
The San Jose animal shelter will be audited because of a growing number of animals found dead.
Huskies thrown over fence, abandoned, find loving home after remarkable recovery
The shelter's surveillance camera captured the shocking act of abandonment last month, revealing that the dogs were in dire straits.
The shelter's surveillance camera captured the shocking act of abandonment last month, revealing that the dogs were in dire straits.
Oakland officials warn of lost pet scam on social media
Oakland officials this week warned residents of a new scam targeting people who have posted their lost animals on social media.
Oakland officials this week warned residents of a new scam targeting people who have posted their lost animals on social media.
Well-known kite surfer was victim in apparent shark attack off Marin County coast
A swimmer who remains missing after an apparent shark attack on the Marin County coast over the weekend was identified by friends.
A swimmer who remains missing after an apparent shark attack on the Marin County coast over the weekend was identified by friends.
'Momo' the monkey captured after running loose through Indiana neighborhood
“That was more than enough monkey business for us." Earlier, police said there were reports of minor injuries from the monkey.
“That was more than enough monkey business for us." Earlier, police said there were reports of minor injuries from the monkey.
Commander, Biden's dog, no longer at White House after 'series' of biting incidents
President Joe Biden’s dog, Commander, is “not presently on the White House campus” following a series of biting incidents involving White House staff and U.S. Secret Service officers.
President Joe Biden’s dog, Commander, is “not presently on the White House campus” following a series of biting incidents involving White House staff and U.S. Secret Service officers.
Cool School: Therapy dog is a big hit at East Bay school
Three days a week, a teacher at a Moraga school is lightening the pressure on students by bringing a therapy dog to class.
Three days a week, a teacher at a Moraga school is lightening the pressure on students by bringing a therapy dog to class.
5th horse dies in 2 weeks at Golden Gate Fields
State officials announced the death of another racehorse at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, marking the fifth horse fatality at the track in two weeks.
State officials announced the death of another racehorse at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, marking the fifth horse fatality at the track in two weeks.
Activists protest 4th horse death in two weeks at Golden Gate Fields
Golden Gate Fields has seen four horse deaths in the past two weeks, with the latest being a female horse named Navy Queen.
Golden Gate Fields has seen four horse deaths in the past two weeks, with the latest being a female horse named Navy Queen.
US Defense Department official charged in facilitating dog fighting ring
A Department of Defense official and another man have been charged with facilitating a clandestine dog fighting ring that authorities say executed the animals that lost the fights.
A Department of Defense official and another man have been charged with facilitating a clandestine dog fighting ring that authorities say executed the animals that lost the fights.