Animal cruelty charges filed after dozens of horses found dead in Stockton
Two women accused in a shocking animal cruelty case out of San Joaquin County have been charged with multiple felonies following a months-long investigation, the District Attorney and Sheriff's offices said.
Exotic bird stolen from pet shop recovered in Hayward
After eight long months, the second bird stolen from a Concord pet shop has been safely recovered.
Vigil held for animals who died at San Jose Animal Care Center
A vigil was held in San Jose on Tuesday to honor animal lives lost at the San Jose Animal Care Center; the vigil was spurred by the death of a dog in the shelter last week.
Tahoe cub gets stuck in a soccer net as protective mother bear guards her young
State wildlife officials had to carefully maneuver around a black bear sow that was not about to leave her distressed cub on a field in the Kings Beach Recreation Area in North Lake Tahoe.
About 50 birds have dropped dead in an East Bay neighborhood. Why electrocution is being ruled out
There are many unanswered questions following the discovery of about 50 dead birds in a residential neighborhood in the East Bay.
Cat used to smuggle drugs into Costa Rican prison, video shows
Authorities in Costa Rica say a cat was used in an attempt to smuggle drugs into a prison in Pococí earlier this month.
Zoo's 'curious' Komodo dragon ingests shoe thrown into exhibit: 'Please do not feed them shoes'
A curious Komodo dragon ate a Croc shoe at the Memphis zoo after a guest threw it into their exhibit.
Boxer caught on camera saving French bulldog having seizure
A surveillance video revealed a touching moment as a Boxer named Reggie saved his seizing French bulldog friend, Yogi.
Orphaned raccoons living in walls of Chase Center rescued by SF animal care officers
A family of orphaned baby raccoons was pulled from the walls of the Golden State Warriors’ Chase Center in San Francisco.
People prefer spending time with pets over loved ones when stressed, survey says
Dogs (or just pets in general) truly are man’s best friends.
Young spider monkey rescued from home in Vallejo
The 18-month-old animal, now named Violeta, was examined by the Oakland Zoo's Veterinary Hospital, where she was found to be in decent health.
Firefighters rescue ducklings trapped in sewer in San Mateo
On the heels of Mother's Day, some ducklings trapped in a sewer were rescued by Peninsula fire officials this weekend, bringing peace to the mother duck.
Video: Pet raccoon caught on camera sitting in driver’s seat with glass meth pipe during traffic stop
A traffic stop in Ohio took an unusual turn on Monday when police say they found a pet raccoon named ‘Chewy’ sitting in the driver’s seat with a meth pipe in its mouth during a traffic stop.
Every horse in Kentucky Derby 2025 descended from legendary Secretariat
Thirty-six years after Secretariat's death, he remains the heartbeat of the horseracing industry.
Bear breaks into Tahoe ice cream shop, swipes gallons of chocolate chip cookie dough
A four-legged intruder with a sweet tooth broke into a Tahoe café and made off with three gallons of ice cream.
Watch: Escaped kangaroo causes crash after hopping along Alabama highway
A kangaroo was spotted hopping down a highway outside Auburn, Alabama on Tuesday.
Watch: Mama black bear spotted with rambunctious cubs in North Carolina neighborhood
A mama bear and her four cubs were caught on camera exploring a backyard in Asheville, North Carolina.
Therapy dog retires from ‘cuddle manager’ job after 8 years at children’s hospital
Holly visited the hospital 500 times to fulfill her duty as "cuddle manager."
Chihuahua beaten to death caught on camera leaves Peoria family in shock
A Peoria family is mourning their Chihuahua while police investigate dash cam footage that shows a neighbor beating the dog to death with a shovel.
Oregon woman searching for her lost dog in Marin County
Signs about a lost dog were posted around a San Rafael neighborhood, asking residents to help reunite the pet with its family in Oregon.