50 Chihuahas rescued from 'filthy conditions' in Livermore

Livermore police said the 50 Chihuahuas were living in "filthy conditions" with many found in crates with no food or water.

USDA approves vaccine for honeybees, a first in the U.S.

Scientists say the vaccine will protect them from disease that can ravage colonies in as little as three weeks.

'Mini' pig that went viral is too big, town says

At 22 inches tall and 144 pounds, Larry exceeds the town’s maximum size allowed for pet pigs.

Spectacular gray whale birth caught on video off California Coast

A group of whale watchers off Dana Point in Southern California got a front-row seat to an incredible moment in nature on Monday: a gray whale giving birth. 

Scientists find signs of Alzheimer's in dolphin brains

In total, 22 dolphin brains were studied in which researchers noted that the animals presented alterations in their brain chemistry, changes most commonly found in humans who have Alzheimer's.

Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot

The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.

Orphaned mountain lion cub in critical condition at Oakland Zoo

An orphaned mountain lion cub is in critical condition at the Oakland Zoo. Officials say a homeowner in Santa Cruz found the 3-month-old cub alone a few days ago near her home in near-freezing temperatures.

Stuck puppy rescued from a window at a high-end London store

Some on-lookers spotted a puppy wedged in-between a sign and a window at the high end fashion shop Miu Miu on London, England's Bond St.