Escaped bulls make their way onto KTVU's Roberta Gonzales' East Bay front yard

It was an unusual sight on Friday morning for KTVU Meteorologist Roberta Gonzales, who woke up to a couple of escaped bulls in her Livermore front yard.

Catastrophe! San Jose cat shelter closed after 2-car collision damages sanctuary

Nearly a dozen South Bay cats are resting comfortably in various adoptive homes after a near catastrophe. This, after a two-car collision sent one vehicle into an exterior wall of a pet sanctuary.

Abandoned pup with tragic past rescued after being stranded for days on Ohio river

The gray-brown terrier mix was spotted desperately huddled against the side of a lake freighter dock, where she barely had enough space to sit and stay dry above the lapping water.

Data reveals the most popular dog breed in each state

A new report on America’s most popular dog breeds in 2025 highlights shifting trends in pet ownership across the country.

Sea lion colony shuts down popular California beach

A colony of sea lions has taken over a popular beach and tourist destination in Monterey, prompting a public safety notice and the beach’s closure.   

Watch: Abandoned dog with head stuck in snack jar rescued in Pennsylvania

One stray pup is safe and sound this week after wandering around rural Pennsylvania alone and with her head trapped inside a plastic jar.

Bear caught red-handed raiding South Lake Tahoe ice cream shop

A bear raided a South Lake Tahoe ice cream shop over the weekend. Surprisingly, not much damage was done to the shop, according to officials. 

2 stolen chickens returned to San Jose farm, police still investigating

Two of the chickens stolen from a San Jose farm park have been found and returned after being taken from their chicken coop over the weekend. There are still outstanding missing animals. Police are investigating.

Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads

Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.

Bay Area ranch manager charged after horse dies from neglect

Jennifer Bryant, 25, was a manager at Chaparral Ranch’s Bear Creek Stables in Los Gatos. Chaparral Ranch provides horseback rides and riding lessons at several locations.

Watch: Feisty little Pomeranian chases bear out of home

A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.

Santa Clara closes dog park after reports of illnesses, pup's death

City officials in Santa Clara have temporarily closed Nuevo Dog Park following multiple reports of dogs becoming ill after visiting the site, including one that died in late July.

Zoo asks for small pet donations to feed predators

A zoo in Denmark is asking the public for donations of small pets to feed predators at the zoo.