Video: playful orcas spotted off California coast
A group of orcas were seen playing near the surface for hours off the coast of California, according to a whale-watching group.
A group of orcas were seen playing near the surface for hours off the coast of California, according to a whale-watching group.
California man sentenced for investment scheme, claimed he could convert cow manure into green energy
The California man bilked investors out of nearly $9 million.
The California man bilked investors out of nearly $9 million.
Brave mini pig confronts black bear to protect farm animals on Vancouver Island
A courageous mini pig named Barbie Q took on a black bear to defend her fellow animals at a Vancouver Island farm.
A courageous mini pig named Barbie Q took on a black bear to defend her fellow animals at a Vancouver Island farm.
13 parrots found hidden in duffel bags at US border, officials say
Border officials said a 26-year-old man applying for entry into the U.S. had hidden the 13 live parrots in duffel bags in the trunk of the car.
Border officials said a 26-year-old man applying for entry into the U.S. had hidden the 13 live parrots in duffel bags in the trunk of the car.
Nearly 1/3 of the US homeless population lives in California. This veterinarian cares for the pets
An elevated train clangs along tracks above Dr. Kwane Stewart as the veterinarian makes his way through a chain link gate to ask a man standing near a parked RV whether he might know of any street pets in need.
An elevated train clangs along tracks above Dr. Kwane Stewart as the veterinarian makes his way through a chain link gate to ask a man standing near a parked RV whether he might know of any street pets in need.
World's Ugliest Dog crowned in Petaluma
Scooter, a Chinese Crested, was the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, held in Petaluma Friday. The 7-year-old pup with wispy hair, deformed hind legs, and a hanging tongue narrowly escaped being euthanized after he was born.
Scooter, a Chinese Crested, was the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, held in Petaluma Friday. The 7-year-old pup with wispy hair, deformed hind legs, and a hanging tongue narrowly escaped being euthanized after he was born.
Pregnant deer in Florida delivers baby while neck, leg trapped in trash can lid for months
Florida neighbors jumped in to help a pregnant doe trapped in a trash can lid for months.
Florida neighbors jumped in to help a pregnant doe trapped in a trash can lid for months.
San Francisco man fatally shot by police after allegedly killing mom, dog
A family tragedy unfolded at a San Francisco home early Thursday morning.
A family tragedy unfolded at a San Francisco home early Thursday morning.
Billionaires offering dog nanny job with $127K salary pull ad after surge in applications
The recruiting agency that originally posted the job on its website said they received applications from all over the world.
The recruiting agency that originally posted the job on its website said they received applications from all over the world.
Humane Society of Silicon Valley receives $2 million donation to ease financial burden of pet ownership
The Humane Society of Silicon Valley, one of the largest animal shelters in the Bay Area, has received a $2 million donation aimed at alleviating the financial burden of pet ownership and allowing pet owners to access medical funds for their ailing pets.
The Humane Society of Silicon Valley, one of the largest animal shelters in the Bay Area, has received a $2 million donation aimed at alleviating the financial burden of pet ownership and allowing pet owners to access medical funds for their ailing pets.
Nearly 150 dogs found dead in animal rescue founder's backyard
It’s unclear why so many dogs were being kept at the private home of the charity’s president.
It’s unclear why so many dogs were being kept at the private home of the charity’s president.
El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Santa Cruz kangaroo rat rediscovered after 76 years
It's small like a rat, shaped like a kangaroo, and is listed in California's critically imperiled subspecies. The Santa Cruz kangaroo rat had not been seen in Santa Clara County since 1947 and was recently rediscovered by scientists.
It's small like a rat, shaped like a kangaroo, and is listed in California's critically imperiled subspecies. The Santa Cruz kangaroo rat had not been seen in Santa Clara County since 1947 and was recently rediscovered by scientists.
Marin's wayward bear wanders on
Bear sightings seem to be increasing. Part of it may just be all the multiple security cameras people have installed in homes. Part of it may be more people moving into the urban/wildland interface.
Bear sightings seem to be increasing. Part of it may just be all the multiple security cameras people have installed in homes. Part of it may be more people moving into the urban/wildland interface.
Your dog may have ‘better health’ outcome if it has a friend, study finds
A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.
A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.
Wild horse dies ‘instantaneously’ while mating on North Carolina beach, nonprofit says
Officials say the animal's death was the result of "wild horse behavior."
Officials say the animal's death was the result of "wild horse behavior."
Cat reunites with owner after going missing in wildfire 6 years ago
It is often said that cats have nine lives and that seems to be true of one feline from Sonoma County.
It is often said that cats have nine lives and that seems to be true of one feline from Sonoma County.
Horse camps abruptly canceled as Daly City landmark changes ownership
It was going to be a fun summer for Sophia Scykmanski, a middle-school student in Daly City, who had planned to attend a horse camp at Mar Vista Stables on the coast.
It was going to be a fun summer for Sophia Scykmanski, a middle-school student in Daly City, who had planned to attend a horse camp at Mar Vista Stables on the coast.
Tearjerking video: Utah couple reunites with lost dog after days-long search
“Yesterday was the best day of our lives," owner Cienna Macfarlane shared. “After four excruciatingly painful days, we got our baby boy back!
“Yesterday was the best day of our lives," owner Cienna Macfarlane shared. “After four excruciatingly painful days, we got our baby boy back!
Snoop Dogg, Petco team up for pet-care campaign: ‘It takes a Dogg to know a dog’
The "Doggyland" singer has his own pet product brand called Snoop Doggie Doggs that offers collars, toys, bowls and more.
The "Doggyland" singer has his own pet product brand called Snoop Doggie Doggs that offers collars, toys, bowls and more.