Another horse dies at Churchill Downs, home of Kentucky Derby
A horse died Sunday after a race at Churchill Downs, making it the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
A horse died Sunday after a race at Churchill Downs, making it the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
New scam targets lost pet owners, warns SF Animal Care & Control
San Francisco Animal Care & Control is warning pet owners to be wary of a new scam that targets people who lost their pet.
San Francisco Animal Care & Control is warning pet owners to be wary of a new scam that targets people who lost their pet.
Puppy found shaved with swastikas, expletives drawn on skin
"She is heading for the tub to scrub-a-dub-dub all of this hate off. Only love here."
"She is heading for the tub to scrub-a-dub-dub all of this hate off. Only love here."
Watch: Tiny kitten rescued after getting head stuck in truck frame
The driver of a truck in California was at a stop sign when they heard "meowing sounds." Upon further inspection, a tiny kitten was found with its head stuck in a hole in the truck frame.
The driver of a truck in California was at a stop sign when they heard "meowing sounds." Upon further inspection, a tiny kitten was found with its head stuck in a hole in the truck frame.
San Francisco Zoo gets its first jaguar resident in 24 years
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens has its first jaguar resident in 24 years. The 11-year-old male was transferred from the Sacramento Zoo as part of a species survival plan.
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens has its first jaguar resident in 24 years. The 11-year-old male was transferred from the Sacramento Zoo as part of a species survival plan.
Watch: Police respond to calls for help, turns out to be 'very upset goat'
Officers in Oklahoma thought they could hear a distinct yell for "help," but it turned out to not be that “baaad" of a call.
Officers in Oklahoma thought they could hear a distinct yell for "help," but it turned out to not be that “baaad" of a call.
Indiana deputy killed in dog attack that injured 8-year-old son
Tamieka White, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday night shortly after Indianapolis police officers responded to her home on the city’s east side, officials said.
Tamieka White, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday night shortly after Indianapolis police officers responded to her home on the city’s east side, officials said.
Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, wins Best in Show at Westminster
It's a first for the petit basset griffon Vendéen, a rabbit-hunting breed. Buddy Holly bested six other finalists.
It's a first for the petit basset griffon Vendéen, a rabbit-hunting breed. Buddy Holly bested six other finalists.
Sacramento Zoo welcomes the birth of critically endangered Sumatran orangutan
It's the first orangutan birth at the zoo since 1981.
It's the first orangutan birth at the zoo since 1981.
Alligator scares women tubing down Florida river: ‘It’s hissing at her'
An alligator catching some rays on a log gave three women quite a scare as they approached the relaxing reptile while floating down a Florida, river on inner tubes.
An alligator catching some rays on a log gave three women quite a scare as they approached the relaxing reptile while floating down a Florida, river on inner tubes.
Kentucky Derby: Mage crosses finish 1st amid drama, deaths
It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Six horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.
It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Six horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.
Pet tortoise found strolling through Florida neighborhood reunited with family
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the African spurred tortoise was spotted Thursday strolling around the Harry Harris subdivision in the Florida Keys.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the African spurred tortoise was spotted Thursday strolling around the Harry Harris subdivision in the Florida Keys.
$4,000 in Koi fish stolen from SJ Japanese Friendship Garden
San Jose police are investigating a break-in at the Japanese Friendship Garden. Someone stole $4,000 in Koi fish.
San Jose police are investigating a break-in at the Japanese Friendship Garden. Someone stole $4,000 in Koi fish.
Mystery deepens as fanged fish wash up on Oregon beaches
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
Oakland company wants to buy dog, cat poop for science
East Bay dog and cat owners might be able to turn their pet's rear ends into mini-ATM machines thanks to a local biotech firm's call for fresh fecal deposits.
East Bay dog and cat owners might be able to turn their pet's rear ends into mini-ATM machines thanks to a local biotech firm's call for fresh fecal deposits.
Blind Como Zoo cougar adjusting to life without eyes
Jasper, a 4-year-old cougar living at the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, is adjusting to life without his eyes.
Jasper, a 4-year-old cougar living at the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, is adjusting to life without his eyes.
Dozens of Koi fish reported stolen from San Jose public garden
Approximately 50 Koi fish were reportedly stolen from the Japanese Friendship Garden in San Jose, park officials said.
Approximately 50 Koi fish were reportedly stolen from the Japanese Friendship Garden in San Jose, park officials said.
Scooby doobie don't: Discarded joints are posing hazards for dogs
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.
Stolen French bulldog from Oakland smash-and-grab reunited with owner
A French bulldog stolen in a smash-and-grab back in April was safely recovered and reunited with her owner.
A French bulldog stolen in a smash-and-grab back in April was safely recovered and reunited with her owner.
Warm weather reminds of Bay Area fire season concerns
From months of winter rain to warm spring sunshine, many in the Bay Area spent the day basking in the sun. But for agencies, Thursday’s weather was another reminder of potential dangers ahead.
From months of winter rain to warm spring sunshine, many in the Bay Area spent the day basking in the sun. But for agencies, Thursday’s weather was another reminder of potential dangers ahead.