Possible canine distemper outbreak in the Bay Area
Animal control officials say the Bay Area may have a problem with canine distemper.
Animal control officials say the Bay Area may have a problem with canine distemper.
Firefighters rescue boy stuck in tree trying to rescue cat
A teenager who scaled a tall tree at an Indianapolis park to rescue a cat he spotted high up in the branches ended up stuck himself and in need of a rescue, officials said.
A teenager who scaled a tall tree at an Indianapolis park to rescue a cat he spotted high up in the branches ended up stuck himself and in need of a rescue, officials said.
'Maki', San Francisco Zoo lemur kidnapped and recovered in 2020, dies at 22
"Maki", the San Francisco Zoo's ring-tailed lemur that captured the hearts of the Bay Area and beyond when he was kidnapped in 2020 from his zoo enclosure and later recovered, has died at the age of 22, according to a zoo spokesperson Friday afternoon.
"Maki", the San Francisco Zoo's ring-tailed lemur that captured the hearts of the Bay Area and beyond when he was kidnapped in 2020 from his zoo enclosure and later recovered, has died at the age of 22, according to a zoo spokesperson Friday afternoon.
Dogs can recognize their owners just by their voice, study finds
New research suggests that dogs can identify their owners purely on their voice, without the help of sight and smell.
New research suggests that dogs can identify their owners purely on their voice, without the help of sight and smell.
Girlfriend 'smiled' before throwing boyfriend's dog off 7th floor balcony in Clearwater Beach
Eric Adeson says he is numb after watching his girlfriend, who he says was drinking and using drugs, pick up his pug, Bucky, and throw him off the balcony. She faces multiple charges.
Eric Adeson says he is numb after watching his girlfriend, who he says was drinking and using drugs, pick up his pug, Bucky, and throw him off the balcony. She faces multiple charges.
Rider injured after car hit horse during Oakland's Black Joy Parade
A young woman who took part in Oakland's Black Joy Parade was injured when she fell off the horse she was riding after the animal was hit by a car.
A young woman who took part in Oakland's Black Joy Parade was injured when she fell off the horse she was riding after the animal was hit by a car.
Mountain lion seen prowling Hayward neighborhood
A mountain lion was caught on surveillance camera roaming in Hayward early Friday morning.
A mountain lion was caught on surveillance camera roaming in Hayward early Friday morning.
'Hank the Tank,' Lake Tahoe bear, gets exonerated for many home break-ins
A large black bear that was set to be captured and euthanized for allegedly breaking into dozens of Lake Tahoe homes will be spared, state wildlife officials announced.
A large black bear that was set to be captured and euthanized for allegedly breaking into dozens of Lake Tahoe homes will be spared, state wildlife officials announced.
Rat problem continues in county offices at Oakland's Eastmont Town Center
Rats continue to be a problem for employees in Alameda County offices at the Eastmont Town Center in Oakland, a county employee said this week.
Rats continue to be a problem for employees in Alameda County offices at the Eastmont Town Center in Oakland, a county employee said this week.
San Francisco firehouse welcomes specially-trained therapy dogs
Sometimes those who come to our rescue just need someone to come to theirs.
Sometimes those who come to our rescue just need someone to come to theirs.
Statues of presidential dogs unveiled at Lincoln Memorial
Some of the country’s first dogs were honored with life-size statues for Presidents Day in Washington, D.C.
Some of the country’s first dogs were honored with life-size statues for Presidents Day in Washington, D.C.
Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
'Hank the Tank’: 500-pound black bear ransacks Lake Tahoe homes, evades authorities
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
A massive black bear is becoming a nuisance to California residents as they hope he will be captured and sent to a sanctuary.
California lawmaker introduces 'Dog and Cat Bill of Rights'
The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.
The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.
Benicia woman reunited with dog Zoey after 12 years
Over a decade ago, Zoey was reported missing in Lafayette. Last week she was found near Stockton, and reunited with her owner.
Over a decade ago, Zoey was reported missing in Lafayette. Last week she was found near Stockton, and reunited with her owner.
One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice force tiny dog's ears, fur to flap
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice in northern Europe proved deadly for at least four people, caused planes to wobble in the air upon landing and whipped furiously against this small dog in North Wales.
Fierce winds from Storm Eunice in northern Europe proved deadly for at least four people, caused planes to wobble in the air upon landing and whipped furiously against this small dog in North Wales.
Boa constrictor on the loose at East Bay regional park
A python that was discovered at an East Bay regional park was likely dumped in the area, park officials said. The full-grown reptile slithered away after being spotted last Sunday and has not been seen since.
A python that was discovered at an East Bay regional park was likely dumped in the area, park officials said. The full-grown reptile slithered away after being spotted last Sunday and has not been seen since.
Emotional support dog stolen in Oakland from disabled man's car
A 7-year-old Pomeranian-Shetland sheepdog mix named Cocoa was stolen from a car parked in Oakland, a terribly upsetting ordeal for the owner, who is a disabled man in a wheelchair.
A 7-year-old Pomeranian-Shetland sheepdog mix named Cocoa was stolen from a car parked in Oakland, a terribly upsetting ordeal for the owner, who is a disabled man in a wheelchair.
San Jose family, pets and bearded dragon escape fire
An entire family and their pets - including a bearded dragon – escaped to safety after a San Jose fire early Thursday morning, firefighters said.
An entire family and their pets - including a bearded dragon – escaped to safety after a San Jose fire early Thursday morning, firefighters said.