Tourists heartbroken after kitten stolen in San Francisco during smash-and-grab

A Southern California couple traveling to San Francisco ahead of Christmas with their kitten did not get the holiday vacation they hoped for: Their beloved Minnelusa was stolen from their car as they shopped in The City.

California woman killed by family dogs while entering home

A Southern California woman who tried to get into her home through a backyard window was attacked and killed by the family’s four dogs and her young son was bitten, authorities said Wednesday.

Florida deputies: Tiger shot, killed following attack after man entered 'unauthorized area' near enclosure

A man who was part of a cleaning crew at the Naples Zoo entered an unauthorized area near a tiger's enclosure and was attacked, officials say. When deputies arrived, they were forced to shoot the animal, which later passed away.

Second eaglet emerges from egg in southwest Florida

One day after an eaglet hatched at a well-known nest in southwest Florida, its sibling also emerged from its egg, making bald eagles Harriet and M-15 the proud parents of two tiny new eaglets.

Last surviving dog rescued from ex-NFL Michael Vick's dog fighting ring dies in Oakland

The last surviving dog from ex-NFL player Michael Vick’s dog fighting ring died over the weekend in Oakland, local Pit Bull advocacy group BAD RAP announced, saying "The incredible 'Vick dog' era is over." 

Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack

The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.

Bidens welcome new puppy, Commander, to the White House

His name appears to be a play on Biden’s status as commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces.

New snake species discovered thanks to Instagram post

Oligodon churahensis is the newest snake species after a university student unknowingly posted a picture of it on Instagram in June 2020.

Mountain lion spotted on camera outside San Mateo home

Surveillance cameras outside a home in San Mateo captured a mountain lion in the neighborhood Tuesday morning.

Canines in California trained to sniff out COVID from old socks

Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.

Curious sunfish has close encounter with paddleboarders

Sunfish, also known as mola mola, can grow up to 11 feet in length and can weigh nearly 5,000 pounds, according to National Geographic.

Bay Area sees surge in unwanted small, furry animals

Shelter managers believe many families have since lost interest since children returned to school.

Crab season delays implemented to protect humpback whales

Recreational Dungeness crab season in Zone 4 -- from Pigeon Point to Lopez Point --is set to open at 9 a.m. Friday, but new restrictions designed to protect migrating humpback whales and other marine life has delayed crabbing in some areas.