Northern fur seal pup almost hit by cars in San Rafael

A northern fur seal pup was rescued over the weekend in San Rafael, where the animal flapped across a road and narrowly avoided being hit by cars, police said.   

Timothy the hippo enjoys pumpkins, shares Halloween message to crush Fiona

San Antonio Zoo’s Timothy the hippo chomped on some pumpkins ahead of Halloween and shared a sweet message to his crush at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona.

Dog scurries through animal shelter in spider Halloween costume

The Nebraska Humane Society posted a video of a dog running through the facility on Thursday dressed as a spider — along with tips to keep your pets safe this weekend.

Ohio officers hold funeral procession for police dog after sudden death

“It is with great sadness that K9 Brutus, who served the Sheriff’s Office from 2011-2018, was laid to rest today due to sudden health issues,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook.

Bay Area veterinary clinics strained amid staffing shortages

A shortage of veterinarians and vet techs across the country is causing many Bay Area clinics to reduce hours or change operations.

Another mountain lion sedated, removed from a Sonoma County neighborhood

Another mountain lion has been sedated and removed from a Sonoma County neighborhood, this one with a happier ending than the last.

Severely injured 'whistling cat' being treated at Minnesota wildcat sanctuary

The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota, is treating a severely injured "whistling cat" with breathing issues, the nonprofit reported Wednesday.

'The Greatest Show on Earth' announces animal-free return to big top

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a comeback, but this time without animals. The announcement comes four years after shutting down following declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups.

Lawmakers pen letter to Fauci, NIH over funding for alleged experiments with puppies

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said she wants Dr. Anthony Fauci and the NIH to respond to allegations that the agency funded $1.68 million overseas experiments that involved abusing puppies.

More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say

Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.

Mountain lion found near Rohnert Park schools to be euthanized

The mountain lion discovered in the North Bay on Monday will have to be euthanized due to a health condition, officials say.

Pet owner warns of bobcat on the prowl in Livermore after fatal attack

A pet owner in Livermore is alerting others after his cat was violently attacked by a bobcat. It happened last night on Old Oak Road.

Wild pigs destroy winery owners' front yard in Livermore

The drought is causing more wild pigs to search for food away from the hillsides. In Livermore, wild pigs are causing quite a problem for one winery owner.

Cat stuck in cinder block wall rescued by firefighters in Arizona

Firefighters in Mesa, Arizona, rescued a pet cat who had been reported missing after it got stuck in a cinder block wall.

Tranquilized mountain lion demonstrated strange behavior, undergoes medical evaluation

Wildlife experts say a mountain lion seen in Rohnert Park near two schools on Monday was tranquilized and is undergoing medical evaluation after demonstrating behavior unlike a full-grown predatory animal.