Pleasanton dog trainer charged after shooting man over alleged dog abuse: DA
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has charged the dog trainer with attempted murder.
Chincoteague Pony Swim kicks off for 100th year
The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is underway in Virginia as crowds gather to watch wild ponies make the short island journey.
Wisconsin bear attack: Bear still at large as DNR ends trapping efforts
Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.
Dozens of peacocks and peahens go missing from Northern California hotel
After a customer at the Ryde Hotel mentioned seeing two men grabbing one of the birds and putting it inside a cage on the bed of a pickup truck, the staff did a count and realized only four of their exotic birds remained.
Authorities seek to identify man who burned raccoon with a blowtorch
San Francisco Animal Care and Control officers are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who was caught on video wielding a blowtorch and chasing a raccoon.
After their dog died, an Alameda family adopted 'Ziggy' – a DNA test revealed this stunning result
When Rufus died, the Alameda family was heartbroken. They soon adopted a new dog, Ziggy – but the resemblance to their late furry friend was uncanny.
What is Bravecto Quantum? FDA approves 12-month flea and tick treatment
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first of its kind, once-yearly shot designed to protect dogs from fleas and ticks for up to a year.
Tenzing, red panda at San Francisco Zoo, has died
Tenzing, a 12-year-old male red panda known for his playful charm and viral antics, has died at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens after a rapid decline in health caused by a parasitic infection, zoo officials said.
Bear surprised by motion-activated sprinkler: Video
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.
Cities with the most pet-friendly landlords
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Watch: South Carolina troopers lasso runaway pig on busy interstate
The adventurous swine brought traffic to a halt on Interstate 26 in Chapin, prompting trooper Matthew Bullard to respond to the scene.
Anti-cat declawing bill in California advances
A California legislator is trying to ban a practice performed on cats that he and other advocates call "cruel" and "outdated."
Watch: Bear's hilarious attempt to pry open a trash can
The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.
Tahoe mother bear euthanized after an attack, leaving behind 2 cubs
A South Lake Tahoe mother bear with "a long history of human conflict" was euthanized this week, after the animal attacked a camper and sent her to the hospital, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
Tips for keeping pets calm during July 4th fireworks shows
The Fourth of July promises excitement and festivities for residents throughout the Bay Area, but it's quite the opposite for man's best friend.
Nationals' bat-retrieving dog Bruce laps up pregame attention, makes MLB debut
Bruce, a golden retriever, made his MLB debut fetching a bat for the Washington Nationals on Saturday, delighting fans.
Dead whale washes ashore in Richmond
The mammal is one of more than a dozen whales found dead in the Bay Area this year.
Rangers capture large South American lizard in Santa Clara County park
Park rangers on Thursday captured an Argentine black and white tegu lizard that was spotted in Joseph D. Grant County Park last week.
101 dogs saved from puppy mill, and no they're not dalmatians
Some of the breeds of the rescued dogs included Pomeranians, Yorkshire terriers and “doodle" mixes.
Watch: Runaway pet zebra airlifted after great escape in Tennessee
Ed the pet zebra made quite a splash in his new town, running away a day after his arrival. Video shows him being airlifted by helicopter after he was found Sunday.