Last killer whale in captivity dies at Marineland theme park

A killer whale at Marineland and the last captive orca in Canada, who has swam alone in her tank for more than a decade, has died.

Husky dog who was called 'ugly' for crooked smile finds family who drives 2.6K miles to adopt him

A funny-faced Husky named Harvey, who some people called "ugly," was adopted last month by a Washington family who drove 2,600 miles roundtrip over six days to pick him up in Southern California.

'Cocaine cat' escaped from owner during traffic stop, will now live at Cincinnati Zoo

In Ohio, it is illegal to own the animals, which can weigh up to 40 pounds. During the rescue mission, the cat broke its leg and later tested positive for cocaine.

Watch: Curious koala crawls into gas station and climbs employee

Volunteer wildlife rescuer Jemma Manfre told local media that the koala was “pretty chill” and sitting in a service area behind the counter.

Crews feed starving cows during California storms

As winter weather continues to pummel California, Humboldt County officials have taken drastic measures to keep herds of cattle alive.

Abused San Pablo pit bull finds new home

A Bay Area dog that was abused by its owner will start a new life this week in Southern California.

Illegal African cat high on cocaine rescued in Cincinnati neighborhood

Hamilton County, Ohio, dog wardens responded on Jan. 28 to reports of a "leopard" being spotted in a tree in Oakley, a Cincinnati neighborhood.

Hawaiian man nicknamed 'Dolphin Dave' accused of harassing humpback whale

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said 65-year-old David Jiménez of Maui was cited after he allegedly harassed wildlife in the state park.

Filly euthanized; 4th horse death at Golden Gate Fields this year

A 3-year-old filly was euthanized at Golden Gate Fields last week after winning her last race, the fourth horse death reported at the Berkeley track this year.

Heavy snow leaves Northern California residents stranded, ranchers unable to reach starving animals

The recent and seemingly unrelenting winter weather has buried parts of Mendocino County under massive amounts of snow, prompting road closures that have left dozens of people stranded, some of whom rescue crews have had trouble reaching because of the conditions. And with more snow on the way, the situation could get worse. 

Mountain lion caught creeping past Nest Cam in Half Moon Bay

Steve Maller shared Nest Cam video that shows a mountain lion walk across his yard and right past his front door near Half Moon Bay's Poplar Beach.

'Critically endangered' right whale spotted near Monterey Bay

A North Pacific right whale was spotted off of the Monterey Bay coast early Sunday, according to Monterey Bay Whale Watch.

Missing cats found in stolen van in Napa

A van with 10 cats that was stolen in Napa earlier this week was found last night with all of the missing felines inside. 

Napa animal rescue van stolen with cats inside

 A North Bay animal rescue nonprofit is worried about 10 feral cats that were inside the organization's large white van that was stolen while parked in Napa on Sunday night.

Video shows Amazon delivery driver hitting, killing dog at Maryland home

A Maryland family is mourning the loss of their pet after an Amazon delivery driver was seen hitting and killing the family dog. Amazon's initial response was offering a $5 coupon and a free wind chime.

20-year-old lion dies at San Francisco Zoo

The San Francisco Zoo's African lioness Sukari has died at the age of 20, zoo officials announced Thursday on Twitter.