Volusia County dog attack: 5-month-old boy killed by 130-pound dog on mother's birthday, sheriff says

A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Investigators say the baby was being watched by family members while the boy's parents went out for dinner to celebrate the young mother's 21st birthday.

Chincoteague Pony Swim kicks off for 100th year

The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is underway in Virginia as crowds gather to watch wild ponies make the short island journey.

Dozens of peacocks and peahens go missing from Northern California hotel

After a customer at the Ryde Hotel mentioned seeing two men grabbing one of the birds and putting it inside a cage on the bed of a pickup truck, the staff did a count and realized only four of their exotic birds remained.

Authorities seek to identify man who burned raccoon with a blowtorch

San Francisco Animal Care and Control officers are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who was caught on video wielding a blowtorch and chasing a raccoon.

What is Bravecto Quantum? FDA approves 12-month flea and tick treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first of its kind, once-yearly shot designed to protect dogs from fleas and ticks for up to a year.

Tenzing, red panda at San Francisco Zoo, has died

Tenzing, a 12-year-old male red panda known for his playful charm and viral antics, has died at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens after a rapid decline in health caused by a parasitic infection, zoo officials said.

Bear surprised by motion-activated sprinkler: Video

A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.

Cities with the most pet-friendly landlords

Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.

Watch: South Carolina troopers lasso runaway pig on busy interstate

The adventurous swine brought traffic to a halt on Interstate 26 in Chapin, prompting trooper Matthew Bullard to respond to the scene.

Anti-cat declawing bill in California advances

A California legislator is trying to ban a practice performed on cats that he and other advocates call "cruel" and "outdated."

Watch: Bear's hilarious attempt to pry open a trash can

The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.

Tahoe mother bear euthanized after an attack, leaving behind 2 cubs

A South Lake Tahoe mother bear with "a long history of human conflict" was euthanized this week, after the animal attacked a camper and sent her to the hospital, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said. 

Tips for keeping pets calm during July 4th fireworks shows

The Fourth of July promises excitement and festivities for residents throughout the Bay Area, but it's quite the opposite for man's best friend.

Dead whale washes ashore in Richmond

The mammal is one of more than a dozen whales found dead in the Bay Area this year.

Rangers capture large South American lizard in Santa Clara County park

Park rangers on Thursday captured an Argentine black and white tegu lizard that was spotted in Joseph D. Grant County Park last week.