Child in California mountain lion attack leaves hospital

A 5-year-old boy who was attacked by a mountain lion while hiking in rural Northern California with his mother and grandfather has been released from a hospital, authorities said Wednesday.

San Pablo animal rescue at risk of closing over rent dispute with Caltrans

Jelly’s Place on San Pablo Dam Road was told by Caltrans that the animal rescue would need to bid at auction to keep renting its property or sign a long-term lease up to 20 years.

Hawaii whale dies with stomach full of fishing nets, plastic bags

Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.

Mountain lion bites boy in San Mateo County

A boy was taken to the hospital Tuesday after a mountain lion attack in unincorporated San Mateo County, sheriff's officials said. 

Dallas Zoo Mystery: Police want to talk to man about missing monkeys

Dallas police have released a photo and video of a person they want to talk to in regard to two emperor tamarin monkeys that went missing at the Dallas Zoo earlier this week.

Stolen French bulldog returned to Richmond owner

A French bulldog that was stolen from its owners arms is safely back at home in Richmond. 

Dog owner arrested for beating pit bull mix in San Pablo; drugs and firearms found

Contra Costa Animal Services said videos show the pit bull mix being severely beaten on several occasions. Police also discovered marijuana, guns, ammo and cash inside the dog owner's home.

Livermore police reunite French bulldog with SoCal family - a year later

Livermore police reunited a French bulldog with its owners in Southern California after the pet was likely dognapped more than a year ago – and possibly at the center of a wider financial scam.