Lisa the elephant receiving stem-cell infusion therapy at Oakland Zoo

One of the elephants at Oakland Zoo is receiving cutting-edge treatment in the form of stem-cell infusions to help with the animal's arthritis. 

Van Gogh, a one-eared rescue dog, creates art with tongue

Van Gogh was recused from a dog fighting ring, which left him with severe injuries, including a mutilated ear and several lacerations on his body.

French Bulldog stolen Home Depot parking lot in San Leandro

Ashanti Hamilton says her 7-month old French Bulldog puppy, Gucci, was stolen from her car in a Home Depot parking lot in San Leandro.

Dog bites and attacks woman weeks after dangerous animal designation dropped

The pit bull attacked the woman in her driveway Friday, but it's not the first time the dog has bitten someone. The decision to designate the dog as a dangerous animal was reversed in a court hearing weeks earlier, records show.

Experimental cat allergy shot may provide longer-lasting relief

Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.

Shark photobombs a shot by leaping into the air behind an unwitting surfer

Surfer Tyler Warren was catching some waves on the Southern California coast when Jordan Anast photographed the photobombing shark behind the surfer.

After being surrendered to shelter, 19-year-old dog showered with love by best friends

Annie, a 19-year-old Labrador retriever mix, is crossing off a bucket list of adventures in her last days at a loving foster home — thanks to two best friends and roommates.

'He's like, I know I'm home': Arizona dog reunited with family after nearly a year

Jasper, a 13-year-old dog, went missing for nearly a year until a stranger found him, checked for a microchip, and reunited him with his family. Where was he? "He's not telling, so we suspect he went to Vegas."

Deer in downtown Walnut Creek pursued by police

Walnut Creek police followed a herd of deer as they weaved their way through the downtown shopping area on Monday. They made stops at Apple, Safeway, and Broadway Plaza.

'Rare' blonde wolf captured on camera by Minnesota researchers

Researchers in northern Minnesota captured a blonde wolf on a trail camera, calling the coloring of the wolf "very rare" for the area. 

Watch: Rescuers free entangled humpback whale in Canada

The mammal became caught last Friday in the ropes of a large buoy from part of prawn gear off the coast of Texada Island in western Canada.

Oakland Zoo becomes home for animals rescued from roadside

A rescue mission by PETA saved 65 animals on the East Coast, two rescued tortoises now are calling the Oakland Zoo home. 

French bulldog snatched from owners in Fremont

Police in Fremont are looking for the person who snatched a French bulldog from its owners Sunday night.