Guide Dogs for the Blind celebrates dogs and volunteers at annual California Fun Day

Hundreds of puppies-in-training and volunteer puppy raisers were celebrated on Saturday at the annual Guide Dogs for the Blind California Fun Day in San Rafael.

Veterinarians grappling with national pet blood shortage

BluePearl Pet Hospitals in the Charleston, South Carolina, area say they only get about a third of the donations they’d like. When they don’t have enough blood — that leads to tough situations.

18-hour fight for her life: Arizona woman recalls clinging to tree with her dog until being rescued

An Arizona woman was stuck in a canal near Yuma for 18 hours after she tried to rescue her dog who fell in. Now just over a month later, she's giving an update on how she and her dog are doing and thanking the man she says saved their lives.

Oakland Zoo welcomes two rescued tigers from abandoned roadside zoo

Oakland Zoo welcomed two tigers rescued from an abandoned roadside zoo in Oklahoma whose owner was reportedly associated with the infamous "Joe Exotic".

4,000 beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility in need of new homes

Roughly 4,000 beagles are being rescued from an Envigo breeding facility in Virginia after the Humane Society and Department of Justice worked out a removal plan.

US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East

Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life. 

French bulldog thefts: Breed being targeted by thieves due to price, rise in popularity

In 2021, French bulldogs were named the second most popular dog breed by the American Kennel Club. The dogs, which are worth more than $5,000 each, are now being targeted by thieves.

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ catch: Tennessee teen reels in rare white catfish

“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.

Watch: Bear cub in Northern Minnesota being a 'twerp,' attacks trail camera

A bear cub in Northern Minnesota is getting called out by researchers for being a “twerp.” The cub's antics were captured on trail camera video, and are adorable.

Which KTVU reporter has the 'best in the show pup'?

We asked Mike Mibach, Pam Cook and Claudine Wong why they think their furry friends are "best in the show."

'Chickens die every day, people': Florida man arrested for killing neighbor's rooster claims self-defense

"Chickens die every day, people — at Church's, Popeyes, Kentucky Fried Chicken, really," the Florida man said. "I didn't know to give it a 21-gun salute. CPR? Mouth-to-mouth? You know, or call the chicken ambulance?"